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1. Toe TT SaaS lt M Cae Agia ciens lt a 2 Straight Through Patch Cable ao 50 ohm Termination Connectors RG 58 Coax Cable Up to 100 ft 30 5 m Up to 10 ft 3 05 m The total length of all cables between the Media Converter and the last Media Converter enclosure in a daisy chain cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m Straight Through Patch Cable FIG 11 Two Optima enclosures linked to a Modula enclosure ei E Important Attach 50 ohm termination connectors to the open ends of the T connectors on the Media Converter and on the last enclosure on the cable run To link enclosures with a BNC Ethernet connector to a Multi Port Switch 1 Fasten a T connector to the Ethernet BNC connector on the enclosure s CPU 2 Attach an RG 58 coax cable to the T connector 3 Ifapplicable Attach additional enclosures with T connectors and RG 58 coax cables 4 Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the open end of the T connector on the last enclosure of the cable run Fasten a T connector to the Media Converter s BNC connector Attach the other end of the RG 58 coax cable to the T connector on the Media Con
2. emend DUn aoa Stereo Audio RGBS FIG 87 Connectors grouped in a sequential pattern Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards This appendix covers the procedure to add or replace an Optima input output I O board The procedure for replacing boards is the same for 2 RU and 3 RU enclosures Input output boards can be added to a partially filled enclosure to expand a system s capabilities or increase an enclosure s possible signal routings An Optima 2 RU holds up to four boards or two double connector boards while an Optima 3 RU holds up to six boards or three double connector boards Expansion boards e g APWeb XNNet boards can also be added to an enclosure For installation instructions for an expansion board see the chapter for that specific board Important Adding or replacing boards should only be done by personnel trained to handle ESD sensitive parts and assemblies Items Required e Optima I O board s e Phillips 1 screwdriver e ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Updated configuration file see Configuration Requirements below to determine if required Configuration Requirements e Ifa board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was configured for expansion with the same type of board the configuration file does not need to be updated e Ifa board is
3. 36 MEI ieerelad o soyenedi REOSE ARS eS S Kaoa ra dovanalel seecsdeledevedsest 38 Standard Video I O Boards sissssssisssssssonsisssesiacaesssncwussdsasssacssesosassaassenonsacswessasesacs 39 Applicability Notice 2 icci csecsccscuscctecescouss fodescacecvecsecceccssapsusdecetedesnteecessnaupedeesestacecevseveateiecesssess 39 Standard Video I O Boards Specifications eese eene eee nnne nnns 40 Attaching Cables iride e Hte teen e re IER xb rS SEKS 41 S Video OC Boards e 43 Applicability Notice 55 5 1 ooo ere tret rh ene eo eser eese eee oae ne Lu even eto rue seen E aetnensis 43 S Video I O Boards Specifications eren eie tete tet een n toten kane ari EELEE Sirra esT ERES 43 Attaching Cables m 44 Ye VO BO ar Mee 45 Applicability Notice erret ete eet ree tue otestecedessveceeccecdusntjevesstesdoeiees otseuisexSeste 45 Y cM O Board Specifications cccc isccscsssesscessesstedocesesgusnucecsvebenicnceeteersesecuosaccessessasedcesdsnes 45 Attaching Cables erii retro eit eter da Leere kept SAET E erasa esee a depone i reta ead 46 Wideband Video 300 MHz I O Boards ccccccscssscesccecccsccesceccceceesccescescs 47 PNTIEciqTneapgc 47 Wideband Video 300 MHz I O Boards Specificatio
4. KG QC OC FIG 24 Optima Y c I O boards This chapter pertains to Optima Y c input output board FG1046 476 8x8 contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems Y c I O Board Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 476 This board comes in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz 1 dB to 15 MHz Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Differential gain and phase measurements are performed with a standard 5 step modulated staircase test signal AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching Y c input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same
5. HV Hi Z HV sync board shown with wideband video boards FIG 28 Hi Z sync and HV Hi Z sync boards This chapter pertains to Optima Hi Z and HV Hi Z sync input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of Hi Z and HV Hi Z sync boards and their numbers The 8x8 HV Hi Z sync board FG1046 443 routes both H and V signals All larger configurations require two Hi Z sync boards in an enclosure one board for the H signal and one for the V signal Hi Z Sync and HV Hi Z Sync I O Boards Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 52 Configuration Board Part 8x8 HV FG1046 443 16x16 FG1046 569 16x24 FG1046 566 20x4 FG1046 563 20x20 FG1046 560 24x4 FG1046 557 24x16 FG1046 554 36x4 FG1046 551 Note Wideband 300 MHz systems can use Hi Z sync or HV Hi Z sync boards to route horizontal and vertical sync signals Hi Z Sync and HV Hi Z Sync I O Boards Specifications Applies to Hi Z and HV Hi Z sync I O boards listed in the table on the previous page These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Conditions Value Input Level max 0 to 5 5 V Input Impedance 22 kohms Output Level max 0 to 5 5 V Output Impedance 75 ohms In Out Polarity Act
6. Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate 8x8 DVI I O Board Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 659 This board comes in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Value Data Rate max 4 95 Gbps Pixel Clock max 165 MHz Resolution Support Up to 1920x1200 60 Hz refresh rate Signal Type DVI D Single Link DDC EDID Support EDID provided by the Optima EDID is user programmable HDCP Support No Input Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp Differential Input Voltage max Input Equalization 1 5 Vpp Differential Up to 40 dB Automatic Input Cable Length max Up to 100 ft 30 48 m 1920x1200 60 Hz over high quality DVI 24 AWG shielded twisted pair cable Input Cable Length typical Up to 50 ft 15 24 m 1920x1200 60 Hz over high quality DVI cable Input Return Loss Output Voltage nominal lt 40 dB f 825 MHz 1 0 Vpp Differential Output Reclocking CDR Yes Output Pre emphasis Output 5 VDC DDC Pin Output Rise and Fall Time Connectors Yes for improved cable drive 1 A shared total available on Outputs 1 through 4 270 mA shared total available on Outputs 5 through 8 80 ps min to 200 ps max 20 to 80 0 13 UI min to 0 33 UI max 1 65 Gbps 20 to 80 DVI I female DVI D single
7. hold additional boards to increase functionality Status system status indicator Comm communication status indicator indicates activity Remote XNNet link port for linking to AMX AutoPatch control devices Control serial port for attaching an external control device Power receptacle Expansion slots hold additional boards to increase functionality Status system status indicator Comm communication status indicator indicates activity Control serial port for attaching an external control device Power receptacle FIG 4 Optima CPU Control boards and power receptacles CPU Port Options e Remote Port XNNet communication link port for linking to AMX AutoPatch control devices e g remote control panels and SBCs The Remote port is standard on 3 RU enclosures and available as an expansion board on 2 RU enclosures Control Port serial port RS 232 for attaching an external control device Enc Link Port Ethernet RJ 45 port used for linking enclosures in multiple enclosure systems do not use as a TCP IP connection ee e Power Receptacle The universal power receptacle is in the lower left hand corner on the rear of the enclosure FIG 4 Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle The power receptacle will accept all major international standard power sources Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US The fuse
8. 7 Execute a test switch to ensure the Optima is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 36 Attaching Remote XNNet Control Devices A remote XNNet control device is any device that sends and receives XNNet protocol over the Remote port AMX AutoPatch XNNet control devices include remote control panels e g the CP 15 and CP 20A as well as Single Bus Controllers SBCs and Preset SBCs The instructions below are for attaching a device to the Remote port which is located on the CPU board 3 RU enclosures or on the XNNet Expansion board 2 RU enclosures For specific product information see the individual device s documentation Communication Cable Requirements O A two conductor 20 AWG 7 28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield such as Alpha 2412C customer supplied Q Maximum length of cable 1 000 ft 305 m total including linked panels To establish a Remote port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product documentation 2 Onthe Optima s CPU unplug the Remote connector 3 Loosen the screws on the Remote connector 4 Insert the two wires of the XNNet link cable from the device into the Remote connector leaving the center slot empty FIG 14 Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots FIG 14 In
9. Les appareils AMX AutoPatch ne contiennent aucune pi ce r parable par l usager la r paration ne doit tre effectu e que par du personnel qualifi e Side la fum e ou une odeur trange se d gagent d un appareil AMX AutoPatch fermez le imm diatement et appelez le Service de soutien technique e Veillez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension e Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les bo tiers e Veillez ce que la prise de courant soit proche de l appareil et facile d acc s e Veillez ce que votre appareil AMX AutoPatch soit install sur une surface stable ou qu il y soit fermement maintenu e Fermez toutes les composantes de l quipement avant de relier des pi ces moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation de l appareil Par mesure de s curit et pour la qualit des signaux servez vous d une source d alimentation externe mise la terre et d un connect d alimentation mis la terre e Fermez et d branchez le boitier avant d ajouter ou d enlever des plaquettes moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation du appareil Pour viter les chocs ou les dommages ventuels caus s l quipemen
10. Optional expansion boards with a TCP IP port 3 RU only or an XNNet port 2 RU only Volume control standard audio on each output Audio connections support balanced and unbalanced audio Rack mounting ears included Backed by AMX 3 year warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the AMX AutoPatch CD Optima HDMI Features for systems with 8x8 HDMI boards True 8x8 HDMI matrix switching allowing any input to be switched to any or all outputs HDMI 1 3a compatible HDCP 1 3 compatible AMX HDCP InstaGate technology significantly reduces the HDCP latency and interruptions of protected content on all displays in the system Supports computer video up to 1900x1200 Supports HDTV up to 1080p Pre loaded with the most common EDID settings to ensure proper functionality with source devices Features our EDID Programmer allowing specific display EDID settings to be custom loaded on each input Optima Control Features Optima systems support three different protocols BCS Basic Control Structure XNNet and TCP IP Several different control options are available Multiple control methods can be used on the same system Front mounted or remote control panel options with front panel security lockout AMX Control Devices for control programming information see the Instruction Manual for the specific interface APControl 3 0 1 software free with all systems to provide easy single user PC control of the matrix switcher APWeb
11. AUTOPATCH OPTIMA FIG 17 CP 20A startup screen Note For instructions on checking the software version see the applicable control panel s Instruction Manual Serial Control Device Startup If you have not already done so attach the serial control device to the Control port on the enclosure see page 28 and open the control program AMX Control Devices The Optima is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the Instruction Manual for the specific interface APControl 3 0 If you are using APControl 3 0 install and open the program Follow the directions in the setup wizard From the Launchbar menu select Views CrossBar and click on the crosspoints to execute switches APWeb For startup information see the APWeb Expansion Board chapter see page 107 or the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen followed by Ready FIG 18 The system is ready to execute a test switch see page 36 Janet HyperTerminal inl x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Diu al spe 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima v1 4 0 Ready Firmware version Connected 0 01 51 Auto detect Auto detect FIG 18 Power up splash screen in HyperTerminal Optima models display advanced system information when diagnostic BCS commands are entered see Appendix B Programmer s I
12. Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDCin DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND 10 GNC 15 DDC SCL FIG 57 Pinout for I O board HD 15 connector To attach stereo audio inputs pluggable 5 position terminal block 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires for wire placement for balanced and unbalanced audio see FIG 58 and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connections SN HH eR ENS DIBIDIETCIJOIBUDUD LOTTO Na RN L n4 n L R AAAAA E n Balanced audio Unbalanced audio FIG 58 Balanced and unbalanced stereo audio wiring Note For stereo audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise FIG 59 on page 99 Wiring Sources Source devices will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections Options for wiring between the sources and the input connectors are illustrated in FIG 59 below More than one of these options can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 58 on the previous page Optima Stereo 5 Term Wiring 1 2 3 4 TR aa w N Gray Ground Source unbalanced wired unbalanced Source balanced wired balanced Source balanced wired unbalanced FIG 59 Options for source to Optima
13. The default location is in the MyXCL folder on the AMX AutoPatch CD 4 From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with a new name to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified The xcl file is ready to be modified Whenever changes are made the new file must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes see page 128 ie Navigating the Interface XNConnect displays configuration information in two panes The graphics are located in the left pane and the properties of the currently selected graphic are in the right pane At the top of the left pane are two tabs Hardware and Virtual Matrices for accessing the Hardware and Virtual Matrices views see below To see the details and components of a device or a virtual matrix click the plus symbol to the left of the device or the virtual matrix Most configuration file modifications involve entering information in a series of dialog boxes that are accessed by right clicking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu If you have a question regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View The Hardware view FIG 78 displays the system s hardware such as enclosures and serial ports This is the view used when setting the control panel password for CP 15 Control Panels see page 126 Virtual Matrices View The Virtual Matrices view displays prop
14. This chapter pertains to the Optima S Video input output boards in the table below These two boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems EAT CRORE E Configuration Board Part 8x8 FG1046 446 16x16 FG1046 488 S Video I O Boards Specifications Applies to S Video I O boards FG1046 446 and FG1046 488 Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz 1 dB to 15 MHz Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 60 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input level max 2 5 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output level max 2 5 V Output impedance 75 ohms Connector Type S Video 4 Pin Mini DIN Locking S Video AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching S Video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Optima S Video boards are equipped with locking S Video connectors When used in conjunction with an AMX AutoPatch
15. connectors to the virtual channels Assign the virtual channels to the VM channels are assigned to the correct connectors for the VM and accept the settings o FIG 85 Four step process for creating a new virtual matrix The Physical Matrix Verify Results The virtual channels need to be assigned to the physical matrix in the Assign Signals to Matrices box The list in this box shows only physical matrices that are capable of routing the selected signal To view the properties of a board 1 2 V XNConnect Optima V1A2 xcl Hardware optima standard video NICE P 208 File Edi View Virtual Matrix Configure Communication Help Dc Virtual Matrices Select the Hardware tab Selected board slot Expand the enclosure and backplane and select the slot the board is in PLD Code Nene se rary Allowed Signals on Path amp Signal Path Nygsfer 1 Standard Audio Board properties H Backplane Board ID 0003 coo mm Serial Ports optima pe Signal path number mp gt Backplane coo Gay sos Board Detail Inputs Outputs 2 p Board Information 2j Hi s Assembly FG1046 42540 lot SF tos Board Description Stereo Bidirectional 36x4 Ster o Lm 105 me Signals allowed H D Seria Ports rece The information in the di
16. optional TCP IP control via an APWeb expansion board 3 RU enclosure only or external APWeb module for 2 RU or 3 RU enclosures Supports AMX AutoPatch s simple BCS serial control protocol Remote link port for direct connection with remote control panels and SBC control pads Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the Control RS 232 port For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice ee e Front View The enclosure which is the structural basis of the Optima Distribution Matrix is available in many convenient pre engineered sizes or can be custom built for your installation An Optima enclosure may have either a front control panel CP 15 or CP 20A or a blank front panel Although control panels are optional we recommend one per system for system verification redundant control and troubleshooting Control panel illustrations and directions for use are provided in the specific Instruction Manual for the control panel available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com For additional control options see page 15 wo c Lj C E es SE renn LI we oo0r0 HB AUTOPATCH C2 OPTIMA FIG 1 Optima en
17. or Epica 256 by using a Media Converter Additional 10Base 2 enclosures can be daisy chained off the first one Important The total distance between the two end terminators in a multiple enclosure system cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Optima to Media Converter RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m Media Converter to last enclosure in daisy chain RG 58 coax 10 ft 3 05 m total Important Attach 50 ohm termination connectors to the open ends of the T connectors on the Media Converter and on the last enclosure of the cable run To link an Optima to an enclosure with a BNC Ethernet port Insert the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Optima enclosure s Enc Link RJ 45 port Insert other end of the cable into the Media Converter s 10 100 RJ 45 port Fasten a T connector to the Media Converter s BNC connector Attach an RG 58 coax cable to the T connector Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the other end of the T connector Fasten a T connector to the Ethernet 10Base 2 BNC connector on the second enclosure s CPU Attach the other end of the RG 58 coax cable to the T connector If applicable Attach additional enclosures with T connectors and RG 58 coax cables vw ge iX geo Um de pe poii Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the open end of the T connector on the last enclosure of the cable run ERR 50
18. or the blank board plate s If removing a board place the board in an ESD approved static shield bag and set aside t o Double connector boards require removal of 2 screws T p e Q4 FIG 93 Remove screw s and board or blank board plate Important Be sure to install the new board s in the correct slot see the AutoPatch Connector Guide The board s location must match the system s configuration information If a board is installed in the wrong slot signal routing is affected Adding I O Boards To add an I O board la Insert the new board s 1b Replace the screw s indicated Tip the board unit to the left Qo Raised circle i D Small hole next to screw hole will fit over small raised circle on board FIG 94 Insert new board s and replace screw s 2 2a Replace the side slide key 2b Replace the side screw 2c Line up the connectors on the CPU unit with the gold card edges on the board unit and push the units together until they snap into place Stand the CPU board unit on its slide key end for Step 3 Connectors a P Side slide key Ve bite Ne We We tte FIG 95 Replace side slide key and side screw push board unit into place 3a Insert the left slide key tab up through the spacers adding spacers as needed 3b Insert the right slide key tab down under the left key and through the spacers One spacer is required
19. port to a DVI port 8 Attach a DVI or HDMI cable to the PC using the PC s spare monitor port if the PC has a DVI port and the Optima input is HDMI use a DVI to HDMI cable adapter 9 Attach the open end of the DVI or HDMI cable to the DVI or HDMI input connector on the Optima that requires programming 10 Save the board s EDID default as a backup assumes the board has factory default EDID programming Click the Refresh Display List button Select the device Click the Read button Click the Save button select location enter file name and click Save n 11 Click the Open button to select the edid file to be written to the DVI or HDMI input connector 12 Click the Write button to write the EDID information to the DVI or HDMI input connector 13 If applicable Repeat any of the steps necessary for any of the other DVI or HDMI input connectors 14 Disconnect the DVI or HDMI cable from the PC and from the Optima DVI or HDMI board 15 Disconnect the serial cable from the PC and from the Optima enclosure Custom HDMI EDID Files for Handling Audio Concerns Since an Optima with an HDMI board s will be installed between multiple source and sink devices which often support different video and audio formats it is possible that neither the video nor the audio routed by the AutoPatch switcher can be displayed on one or more of the destination devices Customizing the EDID content at the Optima input channels is one way t
20. see page 128 Device Discovery support see page 129 For information on advanced configuration modifications see page 135 and the XNConnect Help file Overview ap Caution Unless you need to reload the configuration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specifications you will not need to use XNConnect We recommend making a copy of the current file every time the file is modified XNConnect can be used to modify a system s configuration information which contains routing and control information XNConnect is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with each system Configuration file modifications include basic tasks such as creating local presets setting the control panel password CP 15 Control Panels only and customizing input and output channel names for control display e g in the APWeb interface An Optima Distribution Matrix is configured either conventionally or automatically Conventional Configuration An Optima system is conventionally configured when an xcl configuration file created in XNConnect is downloaded to the CPU before shipment applies to most Optima systems When a system is conventionally configured the xcl file can be accessed for modification in one of two ways Either use XNConnect to discover the xcl file on the CPU or use XNConnect to open a copy of the xcl file The xcl file copy is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD MyXCL folder included in shipment In either cas
21. 4 0 and greater from the Configure menu select Configure All The system automatically reboots all devices Or For XNConnect versions prior to 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Reboot All Devices 12 Execute a test switch that includes a signal routed on the new board to ensure the system is working correctly see page 36 Repeat for any additional new boards If the test switch does not execute correctly contact technical support see page 38 Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards 154 Optima Instruction Manual Appendix E EDID Programmer Applicability EDID Programmer software is provided for re programming the EDID EEPROM chips on the following boards if necessary e 8x8 DVI board FG1046 659 8x8 HDMI board FG1046 614 This software is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note The Optima 4x4 DVI board FG1046 479 does not currently support the EDID Programmer EDID Overview EDID Extended Display Identification Data is a data structure established by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA to enable plug and play support by enabling easy configuration of a computer s graphics subsystem based on the capabilities of the attached display device EDID information includes items such as the following e Manufacturer s name Product type e Supported video resolutions and refresh rates Color space and filter chromaticity e Detailed timing When a computer is directly
22. 4 2 or the latest version C Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 display OQ Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 1280x1024 display Q Serial port PC Requirements for BCS Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 20009 C Terminal emulation program Q Serial port To establish external serial control over a null modem serial cable 1 Usea null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 12 for RS 232 without hardware flow control AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2 3 and 5 only AutoPatch DB 9 2 RXD lt 2 RXD N FIG 12 RS 232 null modem pin diagram no hardware flow control 2 Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the Control RS 232 port on the enclosure FIG 13 e 9 m TONINO LONGN yy ERA FIG 13 Attach null modem serial cable to serial port 3 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC or serial controller device 4 Open the serial communication software and set the PC s port settings to match the Optima default port settings see table to the right In addition to the default baud rate of 9600 Optima enclosures support baud rates of 19200 38400 and 57600 The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other If a change is required to
23. 5 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise if necessary to align the green color bars with the red color bars 6 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns blue the module is placed in Blue Skew Adjust mode 7 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the blue color bars align with the red and green color bars 7250x765 Test Pattern for Cable Length e and Skew Compensation FIG 66 Test image adjusted for skew 8 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns white the module is placed in Volume Adjust mode 9 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume 10 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns off and the module saves all of the settings To adjust the volume without changing the skew settings 1 Press the Adjust knob until the LED turns white and then complete Steps 9 and 10 above Tip For optimal results on flat panel LCDs use page 2 of the pdf test image and press the auto adjust button on the panel after using the potentiometers and the Adjust knob LED Blinks Red and Green If the LED alternately blinks red and green a configuration failure has occurred e Ifthe blinking happens when the Adjust knob is pressed to save Step 10 the system failed to save the settings Any adjustments just made are still in effect but will be lost the next time power is cycled Press the Adjust knob repeat cycle the colors until the LED turns off e Ifthe
24. 5 Term wiring To attach outputs and power to the RX Module 1 Fasten the HD 15 cable FIG 60 onto the Video Output connector AVB RX CATPRO HD15 ST 01 gray ground Unbalanced audio FIG 60 CatPro RX Module connectors and audio wiring 2 Wire the audio connector FIG 60 right shows unbalanced audio 3 Insert the RJ 45 connector into the CAT 5 receptacle 4 Ifusingthe AMX AutoPatch power supply provided Plug the desktop power supply into the power jack on the module and into an AC external power source Or If you are providing the power supply Plug the power cord from a UL or equivalent listed power supply into the power jack on the module The electrical ratings must meet those indicated in the specifications table see page 96 Note For adjustment procedures when CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Modules are used in conjunction with Optima CatPro input output boards see page 102 RX HD 15 Video Out Pinout RX Module HD 15 Connector Pinout Output 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 ID Bit 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDC out DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND N C 10 Ground 15 ID Bit FIG 61 Pinout for CatPro RX Module HD 15 connector Note 55 mA supplied on output pin 9 power draw not to exceed 50 mA per port CatPro System Equipment A typical Optima CatPro system includes source and destination devices an RX module and a PC
25. Channel Names Ifthe system is using APWeb for control the names for the source and destination channels displayed in XBar can be customized in XNConnect The custom names labels can be up to 23 characters and cannot contain the following characters lt gt Note The CP 15 Control Panel can also displays custom names LCD displays 20 characters only To customize the channel names l Inthe Virtual Matrices view click the to the left of the Virtual Matrix 2 Click the to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder 3 Select the channel you want to rename 4 Enter the new name in the Name field in the right hand pane and press Enter The new channel name replaces the default channel name in the Sources or Destinations list V XNConnect Untitled XCL Configuration file File Edit View Virtual Matrix Configure Communication Help E Cu M Name field Edit in place Hardware Vintusl Matrices eRe ie displays selected channel Ready composite wit Name _chooo co Gp sources Customized channel name m CRI voR2 Selected channel m DVD1 1 Ch 0004 Input Connectors s 1 Ch 0005 mm I Ch 0006 mu I Ch 0007 s 1 Ch 0008 me 1 Ch 0009 Lchi010 Default channel name mm I Ch i0011 me I Ch 0012 m 1 Ch 0013 mu I Ch 0014 mu I Chi0015 Signal Name Connector C Optima V IN 004 1 Note f a channel is in more than one VM virtual matrix you must re
26. EDID Standard Timings Standard Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Max Identification ID 1 1920x1080 This is the preferred timing 60 Hz identified in the EDID ID 2 1680x1050 60 Hz ID 3 1600x1200 60 Hz ID 4 1280x800 60 Hz ID 5 1280x720 60 Hz ID 6 1280x1024 60 Hz ID 7 1360x765 60 Hz ID 8 1440x900 60 Hz ID 9 2048x1152 60 Hz ID 10 1600x900 60 Hz ID 11 1400x1050 60 Hz ID 12 1280x960 60 Hz Established Timings Resolution Refresh Rate 640x480 60 Hz 67 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 800x600 56 HZ 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 832x624 75 Hz 1024x768 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 87Hz 1280x1024 75Hz 1152x870 75Hz Detailed Timing Blocks Resolution Refresh Rate 1920x1080 60 Hz 148 5 MHz 1920x1080 60 Hz 138 5 MHz 1920x1080 60 Hz 141 5 MHz 1920x1200 60 Hz 158 25 MHz 1920x1200 60 Hz 154 0 MHz CEA Video Information Code VIC Formats VIC Resolution Refresh Rate and Aspect Ratio VIC 1 640x480p 59 94 60 Hz 4 3 VIC 22 720x480p 59 94 60 Hz 4 3 VIC 3 720x480p 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 4 1280x720p 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 5 1920x1080i 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 6 720 1440 x480i 59 94 60 Hz 4 3 VIC 7 720 1440 x480i 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 14 1440x480p 59 94 60 Hz 4 3 VIC 7 15 1440x480p 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 16 Native 1920x1080p 59 94 60 Hz 16 9 VIC 17 720x576p 50 Hz 4 3 VIC 18 720x576p 50
27. Gbps Output Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Output Impedance 75 ohms Timing Jitter 0 1 UI 1 485 Gbps Alignment Jitter 0 1 UI 1 485 Gbps CDR Reclocking Yes Connector Type BNC Data not available for 177 Mbps and 540 Mbps bit rates Data not available for SMPTE 372M dual link format using two I O boards wired in conjunction for routing dual link HD SDI signals AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice a Attaching Cables When attaching SD SDI and HD SDI input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To connect SD SDI or HD SDI digital video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 34 SS eM OEO QO00 AAAA CCOO AAAA AAAA FIG 34 Fasten cable onto the inp
28. Matrix enclosures a sequential pattern can be used to group connectors When this pattern is selected each of the standard component signals in an aggregate signal is assigned to an adjacent connector on the same board Example In the RGBS system in FIG 87 the first input channel of VM 0 audio follow video includes each component of the RGBS signal plus the stereo audio signal The R G B and S components are assigned to the first four input connectors on the wideband board The stereo audio signal is assigned to the first input connector on the stereo audio board When you switch Input 1 on VM 0 the RGBS and stereo audio signals are routed simultaneously On VM 0 either of the grouped video input channels RGBS and their corresponding stereo pair channel can be routed to either or both of the available corresponding output channels Video and audio breakaway signals can also be routed by using virtual matrices that are configured to do so In the example below when you switch Input 1 on VM 1 the RGBS signal is routed When you switch Input 1 on VM 2 the stereo audio signal is routed Note The DVI signals for the system in FIG 87 switch on a separate virtual matrix VM 0 switches 2 channels of RGBS with Stereo Audio VM 1 switches 2 channels of RGBS VM 2 7 switches 8 channels of Stereo Audio Virtual Inputs RGBS Stereo Audio 1st input channel of VM 0 T
29. Name cuc Signals required in all groupings Select a Method Standard Video Group by Pattern Standard Video Assign Individually Channels tabs Grouped Connectors a Check connector assignments Source Channels Destination Channels 1 j J3 la ig Connector Composit V IN 001 1 Composit V IN 009 1 Click Accept Assignments Accept T 20 Click Accept Assignments if satisfied 21 Load the configuring file onto the system see page 128 22 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Grouping Pattern Examples For switching purposes connectors can be grouped in two basic patterns of virtual channels spanning and sequential Explanations and examples of each follow Spanning Grouping Pattern A spanning pattern is the most common method of grouping connectors for an Optima Distribution Matrix When this pattern is selected each of the component standard signals in an aggregate signal is assigned to a connector on an adjacent board The same pattern is then repeated for the outputs Example In the Y c system in FIG 86 the Y component is assigned to the input connectors on the first board and the c component to input connectors on the second b
30. Vpp differential Output Voltage nominal Output Re clocking CDR 1 0 Vpp differential Yes Output 5 V DDC pin 50 mA max per output port Output Rise Time Fall Time 75 ps min to 144 ps max 2096 to 8096 0 12 UI min to 0 24 UI max 1 65 Gbps 20 to 80 Connectors HDMI Type A female Dolby Digital and DTS support up to 48 kHz 5 1 channels Two channel L PCM support up to 192 kHz at 1080p 50 Hz 59 Hz 60 Hz Two channel L PCM support up to 96 kHz at 720p 50 Hz 59 Hz 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz 25 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59 Hz 60 Hz 1080 50 59 60 fields Two channel L PCM support up to 48 kHz at all resolutions Important Before purchasing an 8x8 HDMI board as an upgrade for an Optima 2 RU or 3 RU enclosure in the field be sure to check with an AMX Sales Representative regarding hardware and firmware compatibility AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice EDID Resolutions Supported through Local DDC for 8x8 HDMI Board Standard and established timings are provided in the tables following along with detailed timing blocks Important The EDID can be re programmed to support additional resolutions through the local DDC using the EDID Programmer see page 155 If you are experiencing video or audio problems be sure to verify that the destination device does not support Dolby or DTS or high PCM frequency rates before reprogramming the
31. a new name to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified 2 Connect the Optima enclosure to the PC see page 29 For systems with multiple enclosures you can connect any of the enclosures to the PC as long as all of the enclosures are linked together In XNConnect open the Communication menu and select Serial Port Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necessary the default is COM 1 with a baud rate of 9600 6 Optional Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the Optima Click OK 7 From the Configure menu select the appropriate configuration option For an explanation of Configuration menu options see the Help file The Configure All option will not load password information For instructions on loading password information see page 126 The system automatically reboots applies to non hardware configuration options only for hardware select the appropriate configuration option and then Configure gt Reboot All Devices Important f the configuration file was loaded to the CPU because local presets were created it may need to be reloaded from the CPU to the control panel see the Instruction Manual for the control panel Restoring the Automatic Configuration ap Caution Restoring the automatically constructed configuration will result in the loss of all c
32. added to a previously empty slot as part of an unplanned upgrade or if a board is replacing a different type of board a CD has been included with an updated configuration file which must be uploaded to the system see page 152 for the new board to work 8x8 DVI Board f installing or replacing this type of board refer to the EDID Programmer appendix see page 155 for information on EDID Programmer software 8x8 HDMI Board f installing or replacing this type of board refer to the HDMI I O Board chapter for additional setup information see page 74 Before Starting e Unplug the power cord on the rear of the enclosure e Multiple enclosure system label and disconnect link cables Labeland disconnect all signal cables and if applicable any cables for external control e Ifthe enclosure is in a rack remove it and place on the work surface ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Optima materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source Removing I O Boards To remove an Optima I O board or blank board plate la Remove the five screws indicated four from the top and one from the side 1b Remove the rack ear indicated four screws Stand the enclosure on this side for Steps 2 and 3 Screw will be in one of these 2 holes Important See Note below this
33. be linked in their own isolated networks To connect the APWeb board to the LAN or PC 1 Complete the installation of the Optima enclosure s according to the installation procedure in the Installation and Setup chapter see page 19 Do not apply power until Step 4 below 2 Insert one end of the RJ 45 cable into an active LAN connection or a NIC on a PC 3 Insert the other end of the cable into the TCP IP RJ 45 jack on the APWeb board FIG 71 Ethernet Link Connector Cable from active LAN SERVICE A i e FIG 71 Fasten Ethernet link connector 4 Apply power to the Optima enclosure s Apply power to the attached source and destination devices last Check the indicator LEDs see page 108 6 Allow 20 to 60 seconds for discovery then test the connection see page 112 Testing the Connection The connection between the AP Web board and the LAN should be tested to complete the setup The instructions below open the APWeb site to the user s Home page which has limited access to the AP Web server If you need full access to configuration and security settings see the Instruction Manual APWeb Interface To test the connection 1 Launch a browser on your computer 2 Type http 192 168 0 251 default address in the address bar and press Enter The Enter Network Password dialog box opens Ifthe dialog box does not open see the Connection Troubleshooting section below and contact your network
34. between each board and or board slot Tab down insert under left slide key Dual connector boards require an extra spacer FIG 96 Insert left and right slide keys through spacers Note The number and placement of spacers varies per enclosure size and configuration Boards and board slots each require a spacer dual connector boards require two spacers Boards will be parallel when spacers are placed correctly Line up the edge of the CPU on the board guide and push the CPU board unit until it snaps into place Line up the edge of the CPU between the 2 ridges of the board guide Lift bottom of board slightly to ease over lower edge of frame FIG 97 Push CPU board unit into place 5a Replace the three screws indicated on the bottom of the enclosure 5b Replace the expansion plate requires two screws Expansion plate Screw will fit into one of these 2 holes q L q q q q q q l D q y y q iy y FIG 98 Replace 3 screws and expansion plate 2 screws Q 6a Replace the five screws indicated four on the top and one on the side 6b Replace the rack ear requires four screws Screw will fit into one of these 2 holes Important See Note below this step regarding this screw FIG 99 Replace 5 screws and rack ear 4 screws Note f a silv
35. blinking happens when power is cycled the system could not find valid settings and reverted to the factory defined default settings Complete Steps 2 through 10 again Additional fine tuning with the potentiometers may be necessary If undesirable display conditions persist see CatPro Troubleshooting on page 105 CatPro Troubleshooting Note f undesirable display conditions persist after trying the troubleshooting procedures below contact technical support see page 38 O Problem The image does not display or is dark and severely distorted C Solution Try adjusting the gain and peak on the RX Module O Problem The image on the destination monitor displays missing extra or flickering pixels This problem may occur because of abnormally high signal amlitues from the source video equipment execceding the CatPro s typical RGB range of 0 mv to 700 mv O Solution Try decreasing the brightness setting on the source decive to allow the signal to propagate throughout the system without any clipping or other signal degradation Typically brightness can be adjusted by opening the video card drivers on the source device PC e g from the Control Panel settings select Intel GMA Driver and in the Color Correction tab adjust the brightness setting down After adjusting the brightness of the source device slightly readjust the gain on the RX Module until the image is clear and sharp RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O Boards with RX Modules 1
36. board because each board has its own switching matrix To connect Y c inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cable pairs onto the input or output BNC connectors FIG 25 0 Yo FIG 25 Fasten the cables onto the Y and C connectors Make sure the video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Y c I O boards look similar to standard and wideband 300 MHz video boards but the AutoPatch Connector Guide identifies them Wideband Video 300 MHz I O Boards Applicability Notice FIG 26 Wideband video I O boards This chapter pertains to Optima wideband video 300 MHz input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of wideband video boards and their numbers Optima systems pre engineered and custom with wideband boards generally contain multiples of the boards listed below for routing the separate components of a component video signal e g routing the R G and B in an RGBHV signal Hi Z sync boards or HV Hi Z sync boards can be used in a wideband system to route horizontal and vertical sync signals Wideband Video 300 MHz I 0 Boards Note Specifications for the following boards are listed on page 48 Configuration Board Part
37. board firmware Do not attempt to update the firmware unless directed to do so by technical support ap Caution For security purposes firmware upgrades cannot be performed remotely ee e System Setup The system setup example in FIG 69 illustrates an Optima Distribution Matrix with an APWeb expansion board connected to a LAN Both computers in the illustration have access to the Optima If only one computer will be used the AP Web board can be connected directly to the computer s network card LAN Local Area Network FIG 69 Optima enclosure with APWeb board connected to a LAN Important AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks Adding an APWeb Expansion Board If the AP Web board has been pre installed go directly to the instructions on page 111 for cabling and applying power to the enclosure If the AP Web board was ordered to upgrade a system complete the steps below and then follow the instructions on page 111 for cabling and applying power ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Optima materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source Note The APWeb board can be inserted into either of the expansion slots To add an APWeb board
38. circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit e g plugging into a power strip pay particular attention to supply connections ap Caution For proper start up turn on all power switches for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Unpacking The Optima is shipped with one enclosure per shipping box The invoice is sent separately a packing slip is attached to the outside of each box Each box contains the following items Q Enclosure Q Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Q Rack ears with 8 screws C Link cables provided with multiple enclosure systems O Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes Q AMX AutoPatch Optima Quick Start Guide Q AMX AutoPatch Linking Enclosures Quick Start Guide for multiple enclosure systems Q AMX AutoPatch CD CL AutoPatch Connector Guide The shipping boxes are marked as Chassis of where the first blank is the box number and the second blank is the total number of boxes in the shipment Important f applicable the shipping boxes each have a bright yellow green sticker that states that the unit enclosure
39. connected to a display device it can use the display device s EDID information to determine an initial compatible video signal to send With the computer s display controls the user can modify this selection to another compatible signal based on the provided EDID information With High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI which requires EDID on the display devices using EDID information has extended beyond computers to other source devices such as DVD players As long as the source device sends a compatible signal the plug and play feature will work Note The DVI board does not support HDCP required compliant signals Matrix Switchers and EDID Matrix switchers such as the Optima provide the ability to route one source signal to many potentially different types of display devices As long as the source signal being routed is supported by all of the display devices the result would be a good image on each display If the source signal being routed is not supported by a display device the result would be either a badly distorted image or no image at all To address these issues the Optima 8x8 DVI board and Optima 8x8 HDMI board come with one EDID EEPROM chip per input connector which has been pre loaded with an AMX AutoPatch EDID set This EDID set consists of some of the most common EDID settings in use today including VESA Established Timings encompassing 8 resolutions at a variety of refresh rates and 8 additional Standard Timings enc
40. control options AMX Control Devices The Optima is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the Instruction Manual for the specific interface AMX AutoPatch Remote Control Panels and SBCs AMX AutoPatch remote control panels and other AMX AutoPatch control devices SBC Preset SBC etc can connect to the Remote port on the CPU board For instructions for attaching an external controller to the Remote port see page 31 For specific information on a remote control device see its product documentation APControl 3 0 Serial APControl 3 0 software for control and scheduling runs on a PC connected to an Optima via the Control port and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server for control diagnostics and third party access is accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer An APWeb expansion board or an APWeb Server module is required for APWeb For setup information see the APWeb Expansion Board chapter on page 107 or the APWeb Server Module s documentation on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Important Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Optima on a company LAN XNNet Protocol Serial Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface library t
41. in a multiple enclosure system the enclosures will be labeled Chassis 1 of 3 etc Before installation we recommend recording the system s serial number in an easily accessible location Optima General Specifications General Specifications Parameter Value Approvals CE UL cUL US FCC Class A RoHS Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 F to 110 F 0 C to 43 C Storage Temperature 22 F to 158 F 30 C to 70 C MTBF 92 000 hrs 2 RU Enclosures AC Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC single phase 50 Hz to 60 Hz 1 8 A 100 VAC to 240 VAC max Power Consumption max 260 Watts Power Consumption typical 110 Watts fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max 887 BTU hr Thermal Dissipation typical 375 BTU hr fully loaded enclosure Dimensions Depth Width with mounting ears Width without mounting ears 12 in 30 5 cm 18 9 in 48 0 cm 17 4 in 44 2 cm Height 3 5 in 8 9 cm Weight Approximately 10 Ib 4 54 kg per loaded enclosure 3 RU Enclosures AC Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC single phase 50 Hz to 60 Hz 3 3 A 115 VAC max 1 6 A 230 VAC max Thermal Dissipation typical Power Consumption max 260 Watts Power Consumption typical 150 Watts fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max 887 BTU hr 512 BTU hr fully loaded enclosure Dimensions Depth Width with mounting ears Width w
42. is not guaranteed due to the random combinations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers e AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty AMX AutoPatch Epica Modula Modula Series 4 Modula Cat Pro Series and 8Y 3000 product models will be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of sale and will remain in good working order for a period of three 3 years following the date of the original sales invoice from AMX The three year warranty period will automatically be extended to the life of the product Limited Lifetime Warranty The life of the product extends until five 5 years after AMX ceases manufacturing the product model The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to products in their original installation only If a product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime Warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will instead be the three 3 year Limited Warranty REV G Page 1 of 10 Effective Date 1 01 10 Note The complete Warranty is at www amx com Contents ESD Warning e 1 Important Safety Information and Instructions eee 2 Information et directives de s curit importantes eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 i 4 Overview and General Specifications sssssescsssssssssss
43. make them match changing the PC s settings is preferable If you decide to change the enclosure s settings instead use XNConnect see the Help file Null modem serial cable Optima Serial Port Settings Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Caution To avoid system damage follow the power up sequence on page 33 We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or AC line conditioner 5 Ifnot already on apply power first to the Optima enclosure and then to the source and destination devices see Applying Power and Startup on page 33 6 Setupandrun the desired method of control AMX control devices See the nstruction Manual for the specific interface e APControl 3 0 Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD if your AMX account has the required permissions the program can be downloaded from www amx com Follow the setup wizard and open the APControl Launchbar APWeb See the APWeb Expansion Board chapter on page 107 e Terminal emulation HyperTerminal Open the program typically at start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal select the COM port and check that the settings match those in the Optima Serial Port Settings table see above If the COM port settings do not match enter the applicable values from the table Click OK Cycle power on the Optima A short splash screen appears
44. manufactured S Video cable the connector and the cable lock into place Standard S Video connectors may be used but will not lock Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To connect S Video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input or output S Video connectors FIG 22 yea ye Rev a 36 d 3 18 6 6 G6 66 06 6 G GG 0 0 6 amp amp amp amp amp amp amp 8 amp 9 amp NS NEC NS Vx A Al Al PN a ax ax axl A OOO OOOO QOOQSNEE FIG 22 Fasten the cable onto the connector Caution To avoid damaging a locking S Video connector or board be sure to pull on the connector housing instead of the cable To fasten a locking S Video connector 1 Hold the connector at a slight angle to the right while pushing in Or Pull back on the housing of the connector FIG 23 while pushing the connector in Connector housing FIG 23 Pull back housing to fasten the connector To remove a locking S Video connector 1 Pullback on the housing of the connector and pull the connector out Y c O Board Applicability Notice
45. not video signals PC or Female VGA HD 15 adapter DVI I Female to Male DVI D to Destination Laptop to Male DVI I adapter DVI Female adapter Male DVI D cable Device FIG 102 Connecting an HD 15 VGA port to a DVI port Writing EDID Data to a DVI or HDMI Input Connector To write EDID data to the EDID chip for a DVI or HDMI input connector 1 Attach a null modem serial cable without hardware flow control to the Control port DB 9 on the Optima Use a serial cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 103 for RS 232 The Control port uses pins 2 3 and 5 only FIG 103 RS 232 pinout 2 Attach the open end of the serial cable to the PC that the EDID Programmer will be opened on 3 Ifnecessary From the Communication menu select Change Settings Optima to change the baud rate for the PC s serial port which must match the Serial Port Settings baud rate for the Optima The recommended default settings for serial Baud Rate 9600 communication with an Optima are in the table to the right Das Bits 8 4 Apply power to the enclosure Parity None 5 Onthe PC open the EDID Programmer StoppBis 1 6 For the Target Device select the Matrix Switcher option Flow Control None 7 Click the Query AutoPatch Device button to obtain the XNNet address from the enclosure Note f your laptop has an HD 15 VGA port see Using Cable Adapters on page 158 for information on connecting an HD 15 VGA
46. on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com 2 Follow the directions in the wizard Reading and Saving EDID Data from a Destination Device Tip The Save button in the EDID Programmer can be used to save the EDID information as an edid file which can be opened as a text file click the Open button and edited or opened and written to an input click the Write button To read and save EDID data from a destination device 1 Onthe PC open the EDID Programmer Communication menu use to select PC serial port or change baud rate e EDID Pros ammer Comm etion Help Target Device select Matrix Switcher Target Device mm Switcher C Accessory Module wei B00 Quay AutoPatch Device Query AutoPatch Device acquires enclosure s XNNet ID address EDID Information n FF FF FF FF FF FF Q0 1 EDID Information data read only from file or device 28 80 Fr 12 Available Displays drop down list select device EDID Type indicates digital or analog read only Refresh Display List updates list after additional devices attached Refresh Display List DiS fe Convert to Digital Convert to Analog converts displayed EDID data Digital EDID Convert to Analog 3 Status shows application status read only tatus Video Cable Mode T A Close shuts down application will not prompt to save Open an EDID file Save an EDID file to edit or to write to
47. placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow To install and set up an Optima system in a rack 1 Attach the rack ears per FIG 7 FIG 7 Attach rack ears to sides of enclosure 2 Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place repeat for any additional enclosures Tip When placing enclosures keep in mind that the optimal viewing angle for a control panel is eye level 3 Multiple enclosure systems Link them according to the information starting on page 22 4 Attach only the first two source and destination devices see Attaching Inputs and Outputs on page 32 and the AutoPatch Connector Guide shipped with each system Do not apply power to the devices until after the Optima has power Step 6 5 Enclosures with blank front panels Establish communication with an external control device see Attaching External Controllers on page 28 This step is optional for enclosures with front control panels f the installation includes 8x8 DVI boards or 8x8 HDMI boards see page 21 for addi
48. routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix InstaGate technology significantly reduces the HDCP latency and interruptions on all displays in a system HDCP latency and interruptions are typically experienced when High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP authenticates HDMI or DVI source and destination devices InstaGate technology effectively opens the gate by pre authorizing connected source and destination devices to satisfy HDCP authentication uc d HDMI I O Board Specifications Applies to the HDMI I O board in system FGP46 0808 JDO and to HDMI I O board FG1046 614 Specifications Compatible Formats HDMI 1 3a HDCP 1 3 DVI 1 0 Data Rate max 4 95 Gbps Pixel Clock max Progressive Resolution Support Interlaced Resolution Support 165 MHz 480p up to 1920x1200 60 Hz 1600x1200 60 Hz and higher requires reduced blanking 480i 576i 1080i Audio Format Support Dolby Digital DTS L PCM Audio Resolution Audio Sample Rate 16 bit to 24 bit 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz Signal Type Support HDMI DVI D single link with cable adapter DDC EDID Support EDID provided by the Optima EDID is user re programmable HDCP Support Yes full matrix HDCP support includes any input to any or all outputs AMX HDCP InstaGate Technology Input Voltage nominal 1 0
49. space Q 15 MB RAM O Serial port The Control PC which runs the CatPro Wizard software connects via a null modem cable to the Control port on the Optima The Control PC settings and the CatPro Wizard settings which default to serial port COM 1 and baud rate 9600 must match Once the system is set up and no further changes to the display settings are necessary the Control PC can be disconnected The CatPro Wizard adjusts the video signal as seen on the Destination Monitor to clear the image and compensate for skew System Setup An Optima RGBHV Stereo to CatPro system works in conjunction with the CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Module FG1010 48 01 see page 93 The CatPro RJ 45 output connector on the board functions as a transmitter TX allowing the signals to be sent over any of the supported cable types to the CatPro RX Receiver Module or to Modula CatPro Input boards and from there to the destination monitors A typical setup is illustrated below Use the hardware on the module to clear the image by adjusting gain and peak and by compensating for skew Optima Distribution Matrix io ene DOS ou E WE M o L un Ne des CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 SS 1000 feet 305 m ji LLL us M i Destination Monitor with Speakers Source PC FIG 62 A typical Optima RGBHV Stereo to CatPro system Video Display Adjus
50. the s with the level number and the output number and replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 31 5 dB is entered as 315 CLHOFVA S 4T Example Adjust the volume to 10 dB for Output 3 on Level 0 VM 0 by entering the following BCS command line CLOO3VA100T Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any input to output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If a volume command is entered that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain of an input the command will be accepted and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr Adjusting Digital Input Gain If a board supports digital input gain adjustments can be made at any time during normal operation using either a control panel with input gain adjustment see the control panel s Instruction Manual or BCS commands Inputs are set to unity gain at the factory and have a gain adjustment range of 10 dB to 10 dB ap Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustment be made only by a qualified installer or dealer Adjusting input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device allows source signals of varying amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing source levels provides a consistent ref
51. the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems prepared by the Federal Communications Commission to be helpful This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock N 004 000 00345 4 Use shielded cables To comply with FCC Class A requirement all external data interface cables and adapters must be shielded Lithium Batteries Notice Switzerland requires the following notice for products equipped with lithium batteries This notice
52. the outputs Or Route each input to all of the runtime intended outputs Time for initial authentication can vary noticeably for different source and destination devices To initialize prime system for InstaGate technology using BCS commands 1 Check to be sure all source and destination devices attached to the HDMI board are powered up 2 Plug one end of a null modem serial cable into the Control RS 232 port on the enclosure The pinout for the DB 9 connector is 5 GND to 5 GND 2 RXD to 3 TXD and 3 TXD to 2 RXD ug Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC Optima 4 Open HyperTerminal typically at start Programs Accessories Serial Port Settings Communications HyperTerminal or another terminal emulation program Baud Rate 9600 5 Select the COM port and check that the settings match those in the Optima Data Bits 8 Serial Port Settings table to the right If the COM port settings do not Parity None match enter the applicable values from the table Stop Bits 4 Click OK Flow Control None 6 Apply power to the Optima A short splash screen appears Important As you enter each of the commands in Step 7 check to be sure all destinations display stable video If a destination sink does not support HDCP its display will turn solid red If any of the commands fail try routing the input to each output individually 7 Enter the following sequence of commands which rou
53. to destination devices across them The second set of four connectors Outputs 5 through 8 supply 270 mA of maximum cumulative power capability across them Important We recommend checking the documentation for the destination devices for information about specific power requirements If the total power draw of all destination devices connected to either set of four connectors see above exceeds the DVI board s maximum over current level for those connectors that set of four connectors will go into a protection condition and shut down to avoid damage to the system To avoid over current shutdown check the system during initial installation for destination devices that may exceed the DVI board s over current level using the steps on the following page ullo ad Checking for Potential Over Current Shutdown applies to initial setup of Optima system To check for potential over current shutdown 1 Follow the instructions for initial installation starting on page 19 For the 8x8 DVI board only modify Step 4 on page 20 by following Steps 2 through 9 below 2 Attach the first destination device to Output 1 3 Cycle power to the Optima and the first destination device 4 Note the device attached to Output to see if it still has power visually check for display If the device does not have power go to Step 8 below If the device has power attach the second destination device to Output 2 Cycle power to the Optima and t
54. used to encrypt and decrypt the data The content protection process for the point to point connection between the upstream transmitter on the source device and an Optima input connector RX and on through the Optima output connector TX to the destination device includes five steps Five Steps in Content Protection Process 1 The Optima uses an authentication protocol to verify that the display device is licensed to receive the content 2 The transmitter on the source device uses authentication protocol to verify that the Optima input RX and any routed downstream sinks are licensed to receive the content The content is encrypted and transmitted 4 The source device s transmitter periodically verifies that the Optima input is still synchronized and capable of decrypting the protected content 5 The Optima periodically verifies that the display device s is still synced and capable of decrypting the protected content Note f the source does not support HDCP the display device does not need to support HDCP The unencrypted content from the source is simply routed through the output s to the display device s Unsuccessful Transmission in System Note Be sure the destination devices support the resolution of the source device If an Optima HDMI system does not successfully transmit the protected content to any of the routed sinks it may indicate one of the following conditions e Invalid key The Optima output connect
55. was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix The example in FIG 27 shows a BNC cable attached to Output 9 on each board to route the R Gs and B components of an RGsB signal To connect video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 27 TEN EE n 3 e S for R signals Connectors for Gs signals Connectors for B signals FIG 27 Fasten cable onto the input or output BNC connector Make sure the wideband video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure wideband video boards look similar to standard video Hi Z sync and HV Hi Z sync boards but the AutoPatch Connector Guide identifies them Wideband Video 300 MHz I O Boards 50 Optima Instruction Manual Hi Z Sync and HV Hi Z Sync I O Boards Applicability Notice HI Z sync boards shown with audio board reram
56. 06 Optima Instruction Manual APWeb Expansion Board Applicability Notice APWeb expansion board 0 0 ge JOC 00 ae T oo 2 FIG 67 APWeb expansion board This chapter pertains to the Optima 3 RU AP Web expansion board FG1046 313 Overview An APWeb board can be ordered pre installed in an Optima 3 RU enclosure or as an upgrade for an existing 3 RU enclosure Not all Optima 3 RU enclosures support the APWeb expansion board contact your AMX representative for details The APWeb board is located in one of the two expansion slots to the left of the CPU FIG 67 Multiple enclosure systems that are configured to work as a single system require only one APWeb board The APWeb board connects to a LAN using an RJ 45 cable Any PC based Internet browsing software can then access the APWeb server The APWeb server allows remote control and diagnostics of the system It also offers a Telnet service that allows for direct BCS control via a standard terminal interface For setup and operation details for the APWeb server see the nstruction Manual APWeb Interface on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com In addition the APWeb board functions as a Tunneling Access Point TAP As a TAP it can be used to configure the system with XNConnect the communication sett
57. 15 FG1046 593 SD SDI 4x4 FG1046 527 BNC Connectors 8x8 FG1046 491 HD SDI 8x8 FG1046 590 BNC Connectors DVI 4x4 FG1046 479 DVI I Connectors 8x8 FG1046 659 HDMI 8x8 FG1046 614 Signal Configuration Part 8x4 FG1046 539 8x8 FG1046 494 16x16 FG1046 533 Stereo Audio 16x24 FG1046 548 oe aon Ten Block a Ronn Connectors 20x20 FG1046 416 24x4 FG1046 500 24x16 FG1046 434 36x4 FG1046 425 a EE Optima Digital Audio I O Boards and Part Signal Configuration Part S PDIF coaxial 8x8 FG1046 458 TosLink optical 8x8 FG1046 455 Four S PDIF plus four TosLink 8x8 FG1046 461 Optima CatPro I O Boards and Part Signal Configuration Part RGBHV Stereo 4x8 FG1046 581 RJ 45 Connectors 8x8 FG1046 575 Note CatPro boards are used in conjunction with CatPro RX Receiver FG1010 48 01 Optima Expansion Boards If you ordered Optima expansion boards which add additional functionality to the system they were installed at the factory For information on expansion boards including connectors and cabling wiring directions see the specific expansion board s chapter in this manual Optima Expansion Boards and Part Board Type Part APWeb TCP IP 3 RU only FG1046 313 XNNet 2 RU only SA1046 310 Product Notes An Optima Distribution Matrix can stand alone or be linked as part of a larger system including any
58. 5 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m Multi Port Switch directly to another type enclosure RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m Multi Port Switch to Media Converter RJ 45 straight through patch 100 ft 30 5 m Media Converter to last enclosure in daisy chain RG 58 coax 10 ft 3 05 m total Note f you have questions regarding cabling or network related issues in conjunction with using a Multi Port Switch or hub for linking enclosures contact your network administrator When attaching multiple enclosures to a Multi Port Switch one or more can be connected directly to the Multi Port Switch see steps below and or one or more can use a Media Converter to connect to the Multi Port Switch see steps on page 27 In a system with multiple 10Base 2 enclosures only one needs to be attached to the Multi Port Switch with a Media Converter The rest can be daisy chained To link an Optima enclosure to a Multi Port Switch 1 Insert one end of the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Enc Link RJ 45 Ethernet port on the Optima enclosure 2 Insert the other end of the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Multi Port Switch 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for enclosures with 10Base T ports For 10Base 2 ports see page 27 Applies when linking an Optima an Optima SD a Precis SD or an Epica DG to a Multi Port Switch Applies when linking a Modula Modula CatPro Epica 128 or Epica 256
59. 8x8 FG1046 437 16x16 FG1046 482 16x24 FG1046 542 20x4 FG1046 467 20x20 FG1046 410 24x4 FG1046 503 24x16 FG1046 428 36x4 FG1046 419 Wideband Video 300 MHz I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O boards FG1046 410 FG1046 419 FG1046 428 FG1046 437 FG1046 467 FG1046 482 FG1046 503 and FG1046 542 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 100 MHz or better Frequency Response FG1046 410 only 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 2 0 dB to 100 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 50 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 60 dB f 30 MHz lt 40 dB f 150 MHz lt 35 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Return Loss f 5 MHz lt 40 dB Input Level max 1 5V Input Level max FG1046 410 only 1 2V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 5V Output Level max FG1046 410 only 1 2V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching wideband video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system
60. A per port FIG 32 RGBHV HD 15 board connector pinout RGBHV HD 15 I O Boards 56 Optima Instruction Manual SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video I O Boards Applicability Notice pas E zc 5500000000 o 60 950 6 SD SDI M 2 connectors HD SDI connectors FIG 33 SD SDI and HD SDI digital video I O boards This chapter pertains to Optima SD SDI and HD SDI digital video input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of digital video boards and their numbers SD SDI and HD SDI I O Boards Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 58 Configuration Board Part SD SDI 4x4 FG1046 527 SD SDI 8x8 FG1046 491 HD SDI 8x8 FG1046 590 Note HD SDI digital video boards can also be used to route SD SDI digital video signals Dual Link HD SDI Two HD SDI boards in the same enclosure can be used to route dual link HD SDI if they were ordered to do so and are wired in conjunction with each other The configuration file is set up at the factory with a virtual matrix that routes the first input on the first board simultaneously with the first input on the second board the second input with the second input etc Dual link HD SDI consists of two HD SDI signals that switch together in compliance with SMPTE 372M SD SDI I O Boards Specifi
61. Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices Applicability Notice This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2 10 0 XNConnect s version information is found under its Help menu Version 2 10 0 supports full Device Discovery through AMX s AutoPatch Duet module firmware v1 4 0 or higher is required Overview Your AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix is pre engineered at the factory It is ready to switch once the source and destination devices are attached The configuration file does not need any advanced modification unless you change the hardware or want to change or add virtual matrices Any new equipment for upgrading an existing system will be shipped from the factory along with a new configuration file to be loaded onto the system We strongly recommend using the new file instead of attempting to modify the existing configuration file to accommodate the new equipment Important f any modifications are made to the configuration file other than customizing channel names creating local presets or changing control panel passwords provide technical support with a copy of the modified xcl file for future support If your configuration file needs any type of additional advanced modification we strongly recommend contacting technical support see page 38 to request a modified xcl file or ask for assistance ap Caution Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be attempted unless you are extrem
62. Audio I O Boards esee 85 Applicability Notice p M 85 S PDIF Digital Audio I O Boards Specifications cesse 85 TosLink Digital Audio I O Boards Specifications eee eee 86 PACIMguIEe d 2c 86 LLAAAAA eii L Stereo Audio V O Board S su en terio Ine ERIS AFER EE ERES SMEREUnt MR TN EFE vM GERM OCIN Reeves 87 pcena cm 87 Stereo Audio I O Boards Specifications sccccccssseessscsssseccesesssssecesesssseecesessssseeesssssseeees 88 Attaching WIRES ee ices m 89 Adjusting Output Volume ssis ear s aaae a arae a EE ES EEEa r ORAE s ENEE 90 Adjusting Digital Input Gain 2 0 ccccciee soscstepsecoceececeeceussnsencedcoceoseecsercoussnseesoacceppedeseressersseses 90 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O Boards with RX Modules 93 Applicability NOtiCe c einen niaise EE REE Erias 93 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards I O Boards Specifications eene 94 CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Module Specifications csscccccsssssescessssssseceessssseeccsesssseeeees 96 Attaching Cables and Wires icioo cccccsssasesescciecctecteccccssesseasasaccctboceoseversrecesessasscecseseseceerasesvdesss 97 CatPro System Equipment cccccccccccscssccccsseeseeeecessssssesseesessecesesese
63. Connectors The method used for linking depends on the type of Ethernet connector on each enclosure s CPU The table below indicates the type of Ethernet connectors available on AMX AutoPatch enclosures Enclosure Ethernet 10Base T RJ 45 Ethernet 10Base 2 BNC Optima amp Optima SD e Epica DG Epica DGX 32 amp Epica DGX 144 o Epica 128 amp Epica 256 Modula amp Modula CatPro e Precis SD e Note The Ethernet RJ 45 port may be labeled Enc Link Link A Link 1 or 10 100 for 10Base T ee Link Cables and Equipment AMX provides link cables and equipment for enclosures that are ordered as part of a linked system The link cables and equipment are also available for customers who want to link enclosures that were not originally ordered to do so For details contact your AMX representative Link Cables and Equipment in Optima Linked Systems Enclosure Cable gt Converter gt Cable gt Enclosure Optima RJ 45 crossover Optima amp Optima SD Optima RJ 45 crossover Epica DG Epica DGX 32 amp Epica DGX 144 Optima RJ 45 straight through patch Media Converter RG 58 coax Epica 128 amp Epica 256 Optima RJ 45 straight through patch Media Converter RG 58 coax Modula amp Modula CatPro Optima RJ 45 crossover Precis SD Link Cables and Equipment List e RJ 45 Crossover Cable use to connect 10Base T enclosures to a Media Converter or to
64. DID Programmer to reprogram the Optima input s EDID to the content supplied in one of the files listed above For the example given the best choice would be the file named AMX HDMII A1 720p basicAudio edid These files are located in the AutoPatch EDID Library file on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com search for EDID Library ee e Bang an Es Increase Your Revenue UNIVERSITY through education knowledge In the ever changing AV industry continual education is key to success AMX University is dedicated to ensuring that you have the opportunity to gather the information and experience you need to deliver strong AMX solutions Plus AMX courses also help you earn CEDIA NSCA InfoComm and AMX continuing education units CEUs Visit AMX University online for 24 7 365 access to Schedules and registration for any AMX University course Travel and hotel information Your individual certification requirements and progress 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 01 11 2011 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
65. Hi Z sync boards V H and V output connectors on the same board FIG 29 Fasten cables onto input and output BNC connectors Make sure the sync cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Hi Z sync and HV Hi Z sync boards look similar to standard and wideband 300 MHz video boards but the AutoPatch Connector Guide identifies them RGBHV HD 15 I O Boards Applicability Notice lout Ho nmno minim HU EHE EIE FIG 30 8x4 RGBHV HD 15 I O board shown with an 8x8 digital audio board This chapter pertains to Optima RGBHV HD 15 input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on RGBHV HD 15 boards and their numbers RGBHV HD 15 I O Boards Note Specifications for the following boards are listed on page 54 Configuration Board Part 4x2 FG1046 530 8x4 FG1046 497 8x8 FG1046 536 15x15 FG1046 593 RGBHV HD 15 I O Boards Specifications Applies to RGBHV HD 15 I O boards FG1046 497 FG1046 530 FG1046 536 and FG1046 593 These boards come in some pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 100 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz lt 60 dB f 30 M
66. Hz lt 40 dB f 150 MHz lt 35 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Return Loss f 5 MHz lt 50 dB Input Level max RGB 1 5V Input Impedance RGB 75 ohms Input Level HV 5 5 V Input Impedance HV 22 kohms Output Level max RGB 1 5 V Output Impedance RGB 75 ohms Output Level max HV 5 5 V Output Impedance HV 75 ohms HV Polarity Active high or low Output follows input polarity Connector Type HD 15 EDID Resolutions Supported through Local DDC Standard and established timings are provided in the tables below Standard Timings Resolution Refresh Rate Max Standard Timing Identification ID 1 1600x1200 This is the preferred timing identified 75 Hz in the EDID ID 2 640x480 120 Hz ID 3 1024x768 120 Hz ID 4 1280x1024 85 Hz ID5 800x600 120 Hz ID6 1152x864 120 Hz ID 7 1600x1200 60 Hz ID 8 1280x800 60 Hz Established Timings Resolutions Refresh Rate Max 720x400 70 Hz 88 Hz 640x480 60 Hz 67 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 800x600 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 832x624 75 Hz 1024x768 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 87 Hz 1280x1024 75 Hz 1152x870 75 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice ee ee Attaching Cables When attaching RGBHV HD 15 input
67. Hz 16 9 VIC 19 1280x720p 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 20 1920x1080i 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 21 720 1440 x576i 50 Hz 4 3 VIC 22 720 1440 x576i 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 29 1440x576p 50 Hz 4 3 VIC 30 1440x576p 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 31 1920x1080p 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 32 1920x1080p 23 97 24 Hz 16 9 VIC 33 1920x1080p 25 Hz 16 9 VIC 34 1920x1080p 29 97 30 Hz 16 9 VIC 39 1920x1080i 50 Hz 16 9 VIC 41 1280x720p 100 Hz 16 9 VIC 42 720x576p 100 Hz 4 3 VIC 43 720x576p 100 Hz 16 9 VIC 44 720 1440 x576i 100 Hz 4 3 VIC 45 720 1440 x576i 100 Hz 16 9 VIC 47 1280x720p 119 88 120 Hz 16 9 VIC 48 720x480p 119 88 120 Hz 4 3 VIC 49 720x480p 119 88 120 Hz 16 9 Audio Data Block Channels Sampling Frequency 2 Channel L PCM 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz sampling frequency at 16 20 or 24 bits per sample AC 3 Dolby Digital 6 Channels 5 1 48 kHz sampling frequency DTS 6 Channels 5 1 48 kHz sampling frequency Attaching Cables When attaching HDMI cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that shipped with the system The sheet shows where to connect the cables on the rear of each enclosure Multiple enclosure systems have an enclosure number sticker on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet The input connectors are on the left side of each Optima board and the output connectors are on the right Input and out
68. M 20 MB of available hard drive space 800x600 screen resolution 1024x768 is recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable ee e To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD mom om op Close all other applications currently running on your PC Insert the AMX AutoPatch CD into your CD drive to start automatically If the CD does not autorun explore the CD folder and double click the Index html file Select Software and find XNConnect Optional Select the Release Notes to read about the software before installation Select Install Follow the directions in the subsequent dialog boxes Note f your AMX account has the required permissions the newest version of XNConnect can be downloaded from www amx com An AutoPatch INI Updater file can also be found on the AMX website under Tech Center AutoPatch Tools for updating XNConnect with information for new support devices and I O boards an account is not required To launch XNConnect 1 From the Start menu select Programs Select AutoPatch Applications or other file group you specified during the installation Select the XNConnect folder Select XNConnect The XNConnect program opens Getting Started dialog box nent Cervuricson Stings Serial Pert Corl 8 9800 bad When XNConnect is open two options are available for accessing the configuration Discover the system recommended This works for both conventionally and automatically c
69. M cannot be routed to a virtual channel on another VM However a VM can be created that includes multiple VMs Normally the virtual channels are assigned to a VM in a pattern see page 143 but they can be assigned individually see the XNConnect Help file ullo Joining Virtual Matrices Existing virtual matrices can be joined allowing the signals of the combined VMs to be switched simultaneously The most common reason for joining VMs is to configure a system so that audio can follow video VMs that contain the same signal cannot be joined e g two matrices cannot be joined if they both contain S Video signals If one of the VMs to be joined is smaller than the other the combined VM will only include the number of channels in the smaller VM For example if VM 1 is 8x8 and VM 2 is 16x16 the combined VM will include all of the channels of VM 1 and the first 8 input and 8 output channels of VM 2 Joining a specific subset of channels is not supported at this time For the same result join two VMs delete the unwanted channels from the joined VM and then collapse the channel gaps see the XNConnect Help file The information in the dialog box below is based on the following scenario The original system switches 16x16 S Video on VM 1 and 20x20 stereo audio on VM 3 The two VMs are joined to create VM 0 that switches input and output signals for sixteen pairs of video and audio signals Note For additional information on joining vir
70. Net Link Cable to the XNNet Device Communication Indicator CO Cc Cht FIG 75 Insert wires into the Remote connector on the board IA Tighten both screws and plug the connector back into the XNNet board Apply power in the following order Optima enclosure s XNNet device and source and destination devices The system is powered on and the Communication Indicator LED above the XNNet connector illuminates indicating traffic on the network See the XNNet device documentation to determine if the configuration file needs to be updated XNNet Expansion Board 118 Optima Instruction Manual Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Applicability Notice This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2 10 0 XNConnect s version information is located under its Help menu Version 2 10 0 supports full Device Discovery through AMX s AutoPatch Duet module firmware v1 4 0 or higher is required This appendix covers the following general information on using XNConnect configuration software and basic modifications for customizing the configuration e Installing XNConnect see page 120 Discovering a system see page 122 Opening an xcl configuration file see page 122 Navigating the interface see page 123 Customizing channel names labels see page 125 Setting the control panel password for CP 15 control panels see page 126 Creating local presets see page 126 Loading an xcl configuration file
71. ORO RTE E Note Specifications for the following boards are listed on page 40 Configuration Board Part 8x8 FG1046 440 16x16 FG1046 485 16x24 FG1046 545 20x4 FG1046 470 20x20 FG1046 413 24x4 FG1046 515 24x16 FG1046 431 36x4 FG1046 422 Standard Video I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O boards FG1046 413 FG1046 422 FG1046 431 FG1046 440 FG1046 470 FG1046 485 FG1046 515 and FG1046 545 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 15 MHz or better Crosstalk adjacent channel f 5 MHz lt 60 dB Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz lt 0 2 or better Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 65 dB Input Level max 2 5 V Input Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 2 5 V Output Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Differential gain and phase measurements are performed with a standard 5 step modulated staircase test signal AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching standard video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on t
72. On the 4x4 DVI Board Output Pin 14 supplies 50 mA available on each output power draw not to exceed 50 mA per port e On the 8x8 DVI Board Output Pin 14 supplies 1 A shared total available on Output 1 through Output 4 and 270 mA shared total available on Output 5 through Output 8 Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix Note The top row of connectors on the 8x8 DVI board are upside down relative to the bottom row To connect DVI inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the DVI I or DVI D connectors on the cable ends onto the DVI I receptacles FIG 38 Fasten cable onto the input or output DVI I receptacle 2 Forthe 8x8 DVI board only we recommend cycling power to check for possible in rush over current shut down during power up see High Amperage DVI Outputs on the 8x8 DVI Board section on page 67 LLERRRAAAAA A A e 8x8 DVI Board Special Information Application Code for the 8x8 DVI Board Important The Optima 8x8 DVI board requires Application Code v1 2 2 or later to work properly to determine the version see directions below If the enclosure s Application Code version is not at least v1 2 2 contact technical support see page 38 for instructions on upgrading the Appli
73. PDIF Digital Audio I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 458 and to coaxial connectors on the combination I O board FG1046 461 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Resolution 16 bit to 24 bit Sample Rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Input Signal Amplitude 0 2 Vpp to 2 5 Vpp terminated Output Signal Amplitude 0 4 Vpp to 1 0 Vpp terminated into 75 ohm Rise and Fall Time lt 20 nS Jitter 5 nS CDR Relocking Yes Connector RCA coaxial nico d TosLink Digital Audio I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 455 and to optical connectors on the combination board FG1046 461 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Resolution 16 bit to 24 bit Sample Rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz Output Rise and Fall Time lt 20 nS Jitter 5 nS CDR Reclocking Yes Connector Optical AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching digital audio input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows you where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet Fo
74. a Multi Port Switch also used for direct linking between 10Base T enclosures The cable is wired to TIA EIA 568 A on one end and TIA EIA 568 B on the other end e RJ 45 Straight Through Patch Cable use to connect a 10Base T enclosure to a Media Converter or to a Multi Port Switch Both ends of the cable are wired to TIA EIA 568 A e RG 58 Coax Cable use to connect a 10Base 2 BNC enclosure to a Media Converter also used to daisy chain 10Base 2 enclosures e Media Converter use when linking 10Base T RJ 45 enclosures to 10Base 2 BNC enclosures e Multi Port Switch use when linking some types of multiple enclosure systems Ethernet Connector LEDs The 10Base T Ethernet RJ 45 connector on the Optima CPU has two LEDs that indicate communication status when the enclosure is linked to an active system FIG 8 Green LED Speed Status Amber LED Link Status FIG 8 Ethernet connector LEDs The LEDs indicate the following e Green LED on speed status is 100 Mbps e Green LED off speed status is 10 Mbps e Amber LED on link status is active Note The Comm Communication Status indicator at the top of the CPU board indicates communication status when the enclosure is linked as part of an active system ne Linking an Optima to Another Enclosure with an RJ 45 Ethernet Port An Optima can be directly linked to another Optima an Optim
75. a SD a Precis SD an Epica DG an Epica DGX 32 or an Epica DGX 144 via the RJ 45 Ethernet ports The total distance between the two linked enclosures cannot exceed 100 ft 30 5 m Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Optima to Optima or Optima SD or Precis SD or RJ 45 crossover 100 ft 30 5 m Epica DG or Epic DGX 32 or Epica DGX 144 To link an Optima to another enclosure with an RJ 45 Ethernet port 1 Insert one end of the crossover cable into the first Optima s Enc Link RJ 45 port 2 Insert the other end of the crossover cable into the Enc Link RJ 45 port on the second Optima Optima SD Precis SD Epica DG Epica DGX 32 or Epica DGX 144 RJ 45 Crossover Cable Max 100 ft 30 5 m 9 E66 Tim GED ols lea lt TD po Gg go uus c ngugo FIG 9 Optima 3 RU linked to an Optima 2 RU When power is applied the Ethernet connector LEDs illuminate indicating communication status see page 23 Linking an Optima to an Enclosure with a BNC Ethernet Port An Optima enclosure can be linked to an enclosure with an Ethernet 10Base 2 connector Modula Modula CatPro Epica 128
76. ache is clear the source device was routed to Outputs 1 2 3 4 and 5 one at a time as a stable image appeared on each destination device When attempting to route the source device to the sixth output all displays lost content Only five of the destination devices will be able to receive a signal from this source At this point the limitation of the source device was noted and the cache cleared see page 82 The remaining sources were checked one at a time using the same method and then the system was initialized using InstaGate technology see page 81 to route each source device to specific destination devices up to the maximum each source supports Source Device Note Monitors are numbered to indicate output numbers v 2 BZ Destination devices 5 sinks supported downstream of R1 FIG 46 Determining sink support The previous process works for verifying sink support for a source device up to 8 sinks If the process did not cover the needs of the installation extra repeaters etc continue with the next one until full system capabilities are mapped out The next process works for determining if additional sinks are supported by the source device up to a maximum of 16 downstream of the Optima Even though the
77. administrator 3 Enter the case sensitive default user name none and password none Enter Network Password 2 x Please type your user name and password Site 182 168 0251 Realm APweb User Name Password I Save this password in your password list ors 4 Click OK APWeb opens S For setup and operation details for the APWeb server see the Instruction Manual APWeb Interface Connection Troubleshooting If the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open O Check all power signal and link connections check to be sure the entire system is powered C Check the Power LED on the APWeb board see page 108 to be sure it is illuminated O Check the cable type see cable requirements on page 111 We recommend connecting the APWeb board directly to a PC for testing purposes C Ping the system At the DOS prompt enter ping 192 168 0 251 O Verify that the APWeb s IP address is included in the Bypass Proxy Server list in the Internet Options for the attached PC If not add the address in the Exceptions field in the Proxy Setting dialog box O Try connecting to the APWeb server again O If the problem persists contact technical support see page 38 Troubleshooting strategies for other types of concerns can be found on the next two pages If APWeb opens but appears to be stalled the message Waiting to detect AutoPatch system on the network displays for more than 30 seconds C Connect t
78. alog boxes for the following section is based on the following scenario A dual connector 20x20 standard video board in slots 3 and 4 is reconfigured to switch 10x10 Y c by creating a new VM 2 that switches 10 channels of Y and 10 channels of c using the previous composite channels Note For additional information on creating virtual matrices see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press F1 To create a new virtual matrix 1 From the Virtual Matrix menu select Add Virtual Matrix The Assign Virtual Matrix Signals dialog box opens Select the signal Assign Virtual Matrix Signals Virtual Matrix Info Number 2 gt Signals Assigned to this Virtual Matrix Composite Y R Y B Y Y Y Pr Pb Y Pr Pb S Video Y c Vertical Interval Sync Enter a number and name T Strict Signal Type Matching Click Assign Signal L Check the signals to be assigned Assign Signals gt gt lt lt Remove Signal Click OK 2 Under the Supported System Signals list use either tab select the signals for the new VM to select multiple signals hold the down the Control key and click Assign Signal 3 Under Virtual Matrix Info enter a number and a unique name Click OK The Assign Signals to Matrices dialog box opens Select signal Assign Signals to Matrices Available SigNals Virtual Matrix Signa
79. am of R Source Device Optima Repeater Ri mom ac Dangond al FIG 45 Example 4 Source device supports 3 sinks R2 R3 and one destination device downstream of R Optima Repeater Repeater D1 Destination Device rom D1 FZ Determining Sink Support Maximum on a Source Device Determining how many sinks the source can support is necessary to ensure the system runs smoothly Note f you already know how many sinks each source supports go to Initializing InstaGate Technology on page 81 to do an initial authentication of HDMI source and destination devices This section is intended to help analyze the system based on the types of source devices used so any limits imposed by the source devices within the matrix switching system can be addressed For example if a source that supports a very low number of sinks is switched to more sinks than that source can handle the protected content will not be transmitted to any of the routed sinks The easiest way to determine the sink support maximum on a source device is to reference the information from the equipment manufacturer s product documentation If documentation is not available we recommend following the instructions below an example is also provided on page 77 Important During the procedure below keep in mind that
80. an EB Instruction Manual Optima Distribution Matrix Dawe power O a e Co tou me m T LI 9 1 a 4 Tai s Fr E 0 B m CG ma mm PICO PC rx a A ma A ea m f m A ma A ms f ani a i an Sr omoc rar IL CJ O L3 LJ CO AUTOPATCH OPTIMA AutoPatch Matrix Switchers REV G 1 20 2011 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers Distributors VIP s or other AMX authorized entity AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase with the following exceptions LCD Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay components are warranted for a period of one 1 year e Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies are warranted for a period of one 1 year e AMX lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products as long as the AMX lighting products are under warranty AMX also guarantees the control of dimmable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products The dimming performance or quality there of
81. and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To connect HD 15 inputs and outputs l Fasten the cables onto the input and output HD 15 connectors FIG 31 FIG 31 Fasten cable onto input or output HD 15 connector HD 15 Pinout Pinout information for the High Density HD 15 connector on the RGBHV HD 15 I O board is provided below RGBHV HD 15 Board Connector Pinouts Input VESA DDC Compliant 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 DDC SDA 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDC in DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 DDC SCL Output 1 Red 6 Red GND 11 ID Bit 2 Green 7 Green GND 12 ID Bit 3 Blue 8 Blue GND 13 Horizontal sync 4 ID Bit 9 5 VDC out DDC 14 Vertical sync 5 GND 10 GND 15 ID Bit Note 55 mA supplied on output pin 9 power draw not to exceed 50 m
82. atch Optima information for all system components 2 Storage Blocks cleared 3 Communication Interfaces count 4 4 Hardware Boards detected 5 VM Configuration count 3 The system s component identity numbers are to the left of each component Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ech 7 FIG 80 Example of an Optima splash screen The splash screen can be accessed using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal see page 35 One of four verbosity settings is specified which provides either a list of the five system components with minimal information FIG 80 or a level of detailed information on one of the five components Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which the verbosity and component settings are entered is interchangeable Note n a multiple enclosure system the splash screen displays information only for the enclosure that is connected directly to the PC AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice Verbosity i e wordiness refers to the amount of information provided the higher the verbosity setting the more information is displayed Verbosity Settings The verbosity v settings v0 v1 v2 v3 correspond to the level of detail that will be displayed with vO being the lowest level of detail and v3 being the highest level Compone
83. ation File i Configured On 01 27 2009 12 06 55 549 When discovered an automatically constructed configuration does not show a file name f Last Configuration Details for unnamed 0x675 FIG 77 Example of discovery information for automatically constructed configuration The standard set of 3 virtual matrices for switching signals is VM 0 audio follow video VM 1 video and VM 2 audio AMX AutoPatch CD Information If you cannot locate the AMX AutoPatch CD that shipped with your system and your AMX account has the required permissions you can download the newest version of XNConnect from www amx com An INI file Updater for updating XNConnect is available on the AMX website under Tech Center AutoPatch Tools an account is not required If you need an xcl configuration file that is compatible with your system either discover the system see page 122 or contact technical support see page 38 and provide your system s serial number Installing and Launching XNConnect Use XNConnect software only if you need to customize or change the configuration information from the original specification Important Even if XNConnect is already on your PC install the newest version that shipped on the AMX AutoPatch CD with your system We strongly recommend uninstalling the old version of XNConnect before installing a new version System Requirements Windows XP Professional 233 MHz processor Minimum of 128 MB of RA
84. ay work fine because the source chooses for example PCM rather than Dolby since it knows the destination cannot handle the Dolby Then when the Optima is installed between the source and the destination the source reads the Optima HDMI input s default EDID and so it sends Dolby But if the destination cannot handle Dolby the signal will not work Possible Solutions One thing to try is to use the EDID Programmer to read the EDID from the destination device see page 158 and to write it to the Optima 8x8 HDMI input see page 159 Another thing to try is to use the EDID Programmer to write an EDID that best represents the downstream destination to the HDMI input connector Check the EDID Library file at www amx com search for EDID Library to determine if one of the custom EDID files which are variants of base EDIDs meets your needs For additional information on custom EDID files see page 160 Initializing InstaGate Technology InstaGate technology significantly reduces latency time required for authentication in the matrix switcher for HDCP negotiations with the displays in a system The latency is typically experienced when HDCP authenticates HDMI source and destination devices This technology effectively opens the gate by pre authorizing the connected source and destination devices to satisfy HDCP authentication After the first time a sink is validated by a source when the source is routed to that same sink the time req
85. ble problems by patching around the router using barrel connectors or cable adapters to check the overall signal path Q Attempt the switch again If the switch still does not work contact technical support see page 38 s Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a question please consult this manual If you still have questions contact your AMX representative or technical support Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommend recording your system s serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 Fax 469 624 7153 Technical Support 800 932 6993 www amx com Standard Video I O Boards Applicability Notice IL IL IL TT IJ OOO DATE TDI HOTT bombonon onon moomo BIO m OO Ca NE pei FIG 19 Standard video input output boards with a stereo audio board This chapter pertains to Optima standard video input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of standard video boards and their part numbers Ke Tire FY ao AYT C
86. cation Code To determine the enclosure s Application Code version 1 Before applying power to the system attach a PC to the Optima s Control port with a null modem serial cable for full instructions see page 29 Open HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation program on the PC Apply power to the system Enter scrv1il to access the splash screen that displays the hardware driver appcode version soe nc F9 View the displayed splash screen for system information including the Application Code version referred to as the hardware driver An example of an Optima splash screen is shown in FIG 39 J amp T HyperTerminal inl xl File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Dg sls ala Scrvlil 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima Hardware driver Application Code host software v3 0 2 hardware driver v1 4 1 R build date Sep 22 2008 12 31 53 xnet address 0xa373 ap system id 0x0 nvram status valid user preferences restored nvram magic Oxdedafaba v b Connected 0 00 21 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM 4 FIG 39 Example of Optima splash screen Note Your splash screen may differ AMX reserves the right to change the contents and or formatting of the splash screen without notice High Amperage DVI Outputs on the 8x8 DVI Board The first set of four connectors Outputs 1 through 4 on the 8x8 DVI board are high amperage outputs supplying 1 A of maximum cumulative power
87. cations Applies to I O boards FG1046 491 and FG1046 527 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Specifications Bit Rates 143 Mbps 177 Mbps 270 Mbps 360 Mbps 540 Mbps Auto Data Rate Lock Yes Data Type 8 bit or 10 bit Standard Conforms to SMPTE 259M SMPTE 344M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Auto Cable Equalization Up to 1148 ft 350 m of Belden 8281 or equivalent typical 270 Mbps Output Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Output Impedance 75 ohms Timing Jitter Alignment Jitter 0 1 UI 360 Mbps 0 1 UI 360 Mbps Rise and Fall Time 600 ps 100 ps 20 to 80 CDR Reclocking Connector Type Yes BNC Untested for 177 Mbps and 540 Mbps bit rates HD SDI I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 590 This board comes in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Bit Rates 143 Mbps 177 Mbps 270 Mbps 360 Mbps 540 Mbps 1 485 Gbps Auto Data Rate Lock Yes Data Type 8 bit or 10 bit Standard Conforms to SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 344M SMPTE 372M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Auto Cable Equalization Up to 328 ft 100 m of Belden 8281 or equivalent typical 1 485 Gbps Up to 459 ft 140 m of Belden 1694A or equivalent typical 1 485
88. closure with CP 20A Control Panel Rear View The enclosure s appearance as viewed from the rear FIG 2 and FIG 3 will vary depending on the configuration and signal types Expansion slots CPU Control board I O boards IDIOT Input connectors Output connectors Serial number Power receptacle FIG 2 Optima 3 RU rear view Expansion slots CPU Control board i I O boards iti Meee Input connectors Output connectors Serial number Power receptacle FIG 3 Optima 2 RU rear view uu Rear View Components e CPU Control board Power receptacle and specifications e Input output boards number will vary depending on enclosure size and slots may be empty depending on the configuration Two expansion control slots may contain boards for communication interfaces etc Serial number The following sections briefly introduce the hardware on the rear of the enclosure CPU Control Board The CPU is to the left of the input connectors on the rear of the enclosure FIG 4 Optima 3 RU Expansion slots
89. connected source device may support more than 16 sinks the Optima HDMI board only supports 16 sinks per input The Optima board will not allow the source device to route its signal to more than 16 sinks downstream of the Optima To determine sink support maximum from 8 up to 16 on a source device 1 Ifnotalready completed complete the previous instructions 2 Disconnect the first destination device from the HDMI board and connect a new destination device in its place this increases the total number of sink devices by one Alternatively attach an HDCP supported repeater to the output and attach the repeater to the same destination device 3 Repeat Step 2 for the remaining outputs until either all 8 destination devices show the image from the source or a failure point is reached ee e Dealing with Sources with Limited Sink Support For sources with limited sink support the following system design considerations and control suggestions are provided System Design Considerations e Ifatall possible replace the source device with one with that supports more sinks e Ifa repeater is connected between the source and the HDMI board and the repeater is not necessary remove the repeater and connect the source device directly to the Optima input The Optima becomes the first repeater and one sink is eliminated allowing you to add one more destination to the system e Ifa repeater is connected between the HDMI board and a display device a
90. controller s documentation Tip Locking the control panel after routing the desired sources can prevent accidental switching of a source to more sinks than it supports and the resulting need to empty the cache and go through the initial authorization process again For locking instructions see the control panel documentation XNConnect XNConnect can be used to create virtual matrices VMs which limit the routing of a source to specific destinations Caution Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be attempted unless you are extremely familiar with XNConnect and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix being configured To create new virtual matrices we recommend contacting technical support see page 38 If you decide to create them yourself see page 139 or the XNConnect Help file VM 2 red VM 1 orange FIG 47 Example of VMs created for control of sources with limited sink support Example of Creating VMs FIG 47 The virtual matrices in this example assume no repeaters are used upstream or downstream of the Optima e VM 1 The sources connected to the inputs in orange Inputs 1 through 6 each support 8 sinks and can be routed to any or all of the outputs in orange on VM 1 Outputs 1 through 8 e VM 2 The source connected to the input in red Input 7 supports only 4 sinks and can be routed to any or all of the outputs in red on VM 2 Outpu
91. de to the configuration file the new file must be loaded onto the system s CPU for the changes to be implemented There are two basic options for loading an xcl configuration file Load the entire file using the Configure All option see Caution below Load part of the file using one of the Configure Special options To determine which configuration option to use see Configure Menu Commands in the Help file When loading any part of a configuration file the matrix switcher must not be actively switching You may want to disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file If applicable you may also want to lock the control panel see the nstruction Manual for the control panel ap Caution Using the Configure All option will erase any global presets see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com that have already been defined for the system ee cL To load an xcl configuration file to the enclosure s CPU Important The matrix switcher must not be actively switching when loading any part of or all of the xcl configuration file 1 Recommended Lock the control panel and or disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file If you have not already done so From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with
92. e after the configuration is modified in XNConnect it is loaded back onto the CPU replacing the original xcl file Configured With XNConnect v2 8 1 INI version 8 11 21 Configuration File S057382 xcl Configured On 01 27 2009 12 06 55 549 D Last Configuration Details For unnamed 0x675 Discovery shows file name for conventionally configured xcl configuration FIG 76 Example of discovery information for conventionally configured xcl file Se 3 Automatic Configuration An Optima system is automatically configured when the system generates its own configuration based on the installed hardware applies to some Optima single enclosure systems The configuration is constructed internally with a standard set of 3 virtual matrices by the CPU upon initial boot up of the system When a system is automatically configured the configuration information can be accessed for modification in only one way since an xcl file does not exist for the system Use XNConnect to discover the configuration information from the CPU The discovered configuration information can then be saved as an xcl file After the configuration is modified in XNConnect it is loaded back onto the CPU replacing the automatically constructed configuration If necessary the automatically constructed configuration can be restored see page 129 Configured With XNConnect v2 8 1 INI version 8 11 21 Configur
93. e e Writing EDID data to an Optima DVI or HDMI input connector e Additional HDMI EDID files for handling audio concerns Determining the Need for EDID Programming Ideally the EDID analysis will have been completed during installation specification If this was not possible but all of the system s devices are now available the most effective way to proceed is to test if the DVI or HDMI signal from each of the source devices can be routed through the Optima to each of the destination devices If they can then EDID programming is not necessary Important Do not route a source to all destination devices at the same time unless you know that the source will support all of the downstream sinks see page 75 Otherwise if the source does not support all downstream sinks the result will be that all of the destinations do not display an image The steps below use the CP 15 Control Panel to execute switches from each source device to all destination devices If you are using a different method of control adjust accordingly To determine if EDID programming is necessary 1 Press the Function Key on the Control Panel 2 From the Function menu press the Select Key to choose Change The available input and output keys turn blue 3 Press the input key for the first DVI or HDMI input The input key flashes white 4 Press all of the output keys for the DVI or HDMI signal Each output key illuminates white as it is pressed 5 Press the Take Ke
94. e Terminated user adjustable with gain 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical and peak Impedance 75 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 250 dB Skew Adjustment 0 to 62 ns in 2 ns increments on R G and B channels User adjustable Sync Out Signal Level Unterminated Low 0 V High 5 V Polarity Active high or low Output polarity follows input polarity Audio Out Signal Level max 8 dBu Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 4 dBu lt 0 04 Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 4 dBu gt 105 dB Impedance lt 5 ohms Volume Adjustment Range User adjustable with the RX Module Mute to 6 dB Connector Types RGBHV Stereo In RGBHV Out Stereo Audio Out RJ 45 HD 15 Pluggable 3 position terminal block AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice e i5 E Attaching Cables and Wires Important Before attaching cables and wires For important information on CatPro system equipment requirements see page 100 For information on setting up a CatPro system before attaching cables and wires see page 101 When attaching input and output cables and wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach the cables and wires on each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed to operate on
95. e recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature The maximum rated ambient temperature for Optima enclosures is 110 F 43 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature ap Caution 7o protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds 110 F 43 C and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow Airflow Restriction Optima enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions however this design is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above or below an enclosure ap Caution To prevent overheating avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow Mechanical Rack Loading When installing equipment in a rack distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the
96. each cable on the rear of each enclosure Tip For best results use cable that meets or exceeds DVI compliant specifications Follow the AutoPatch Connector Guide exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Attaching DVI Cables DVI I Input amp Output Connector Pinout Input Data 2 9 Data 1 17 Data 0 1 Data 2 10 Data 1 18 Data 0 SNC Ground 11 Ground 19 Ground i C3 No connect C4 No connect C5 No connect No connect 12 No connect 20 No connect No connect 13 No connect 21 No connect DDC CLK 14 5 VDC in 22 Ground DDC Data 15 Ground 23 CLK No connect 16 Hot Detect 24 CLK Output SNDU Mim Aliza Gua Ci C2 N O TZ SN4N S618 Hi O 40 manm 15 16 c5 1 Data 2 9 Data 1 17 Data 0 2 Data 2 10 Data 1 18 Data 0 EH decus 3 Ground 11 Ground 19 Ground C3 No connect 4 No connect 12 No connect 20 No connect C4 No connect 5 No connect 13 No connect 21 No connect C5 No connect 6 DDC CLK 14 5 VDC out 22 Ground 7 DDC Data 15 Ground 23 CLK 8 No connect 16 Hot Detect 24 CLK FIG 37 DVI I connector pinout 4x4 and 8x8 boards Output Pin 14 5 VDC out e
97. ect cesses eene eene nnn nnne nennen nennen ennt nnne 120 Discovering a System ccccccscceseeseeeeeseeeeeeeeesaaeaaauaaeesceeceecasssssseeesesesessseeseeseeseeseasaaaqoaogs 122 Opening an xcl Configuration File eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene eene eene nnne nnne eene nnne 122 Navigating the Interface terret eoe Retire tene inen Eon cnt e uve ete uE unas oen sunu ee pena Dono ens 123 Modifying an xcl Configuration File scccccsssssssescssssecessssssseeceescssseccessssseesesessssseeeens 125 Loading an xcl Configuration File esee eene enne nennt nnne nnne raa nnne 128 Device Discovery Support ccccccssseesceeceeeceesceeseeeceeeecesssseesseesceescesseesseeseeeseessessaeesoosoooases 129 Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics 131 System Component Information ccccsssscccssssssssecesscssseccesssssseeesessssseeeesessssseeseessssseesosees 131 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information esses 132 EIJEEGES SUCI DH Clu rtg 133 Appendix C Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 135 SIM AERIS S OT 135 Joining Virtual Matrices PEE Sii 136 Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways eese eee eene eene nennen nnn nennen nannten nne enne 137 Creating a New Virtual Matrix irent tte entree eo rennes e noo th Re nae n
98. ed when the local preset is executed Disconnecting an input will disconnect a outputs it is connected to 9 Repeat Steps 6 7 and 8 for all switches and or disconnects to be included in the preset Note For information on the other buttons and preset modifications press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 10 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Modify Local Presets dialog box 11 Define additional local presets by repeating the steps ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system 12 Load the xcl configuration file onto the system see below Ifthe xcl configuration file has been previously loaded to the system and local presets are the only modifications that have been made to the xcl file select Configure Configure Special Virtual Matrix Configure All VM Local Presets Ifthe xcl file is being loaded for the first time assumes an automatically constructed configuration is on the CPU select Configure Configure All 13 From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with a new name to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified 14 If applicable Reload the xcl file from the CPU to the control panel according to the directions in the Instruction Manual for the control panel Loading an xcl Configuration File Once modifications have been ma
99. ee the applicable board chapter in this manual a ei E Applying Power and Startup The universal power receptacle on the enclosure will accept all major international standard power sources Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle also listed on page 14 Always use an earth grounded power cord system with an Optima The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Optima easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power Caution To avoid system damage turn on all power switches for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the system s source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first two source and destination devices see Attaching Inputs and Outputs page 32 Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 7 2 Blank front panels Attach an external controller see Attaching External Controllers page 28 This step is optional fo
100. ely familiar with XNConnect and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix being configured This appendix covers three advanced virtual matrix related tasks e Joining combining virtual matrices e Creating breakaway virtual matrices e Creating a new virtual matrix Important Save a back up copy of the existing configuration file if you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason Virtual Channels and Virtual Matrices A system s configuration allows groups of incoming signals from source devices to be routed through the system and out to destination devices The signals are grouped into virtual input and output channels in which the channels component signals such as R G B H and V can be grouped into a single channel to permit the simultaneous switching of them as an aggregate signal RGBHV The resulting virtual channel uses a single input or output number for control purposes A virtual channel is assigned to a physical connector or group of physical connectors The signals in the virtual channels will be switched in unison e g a Y signal and a c signal on a Y c board are each assigned to a different connector but are switched in unison A virtual channel can also be a subset of a signal on a single connector e g the left channel of a stereo audio connector The virtual input and output channels are then grouped into virtual matrices VMs that define where the virtual channels can be routed A virtual channel on one V
101. ency see page 81 Ifnecessary EDID Programmer software is available for re programming the HDMI boards see page 155 The EDID Programmer is located on the AMX AutoPatch CD also available at Www amx com Linking Enclosures Linking enclosures allows control information to pass between them Optima enclosures are linked using the Enc Link Ethernet ports on the CPU boards the Ethernet traffic between these ports maintains consistent control speed In a multiple enclosure system the enclosure with the control panel or external controller receives control information and passes on relevant information to the other enclosures via the links Important f applicable the shipping boxes each have a bright yellow green sticker that states that the unit enclosure is part of a multiple enclosure system and must be installed with the same serial numbers Important The Enc Link Ethernet RJ 45 connector on the CPU is not for a TCP IP connection The Optima Ethernet RJ 45 port is labeled Enc Link On other AMX AutoPatch enclosures the Link port BNC or RJ 45 may be labeled Link A Link 1 or 10 100 ap Caution AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks If any of the linked enclosures were not part of the original system contact technical support see page 38 for important information not included here An Optima can be linked directly to another Optima an Optima SD a P
102. er screw was removed from this hole in Step 1 of the Removing I O Boards procedure on page 146 or if a silver screw was shipped with the new board s be sure to screw it into the hole circled in red in Step 6 Completing the procedure e Re install the enclosure in the rack e Reconnect all cables including link cables in a multiple enclosure system that were disconnected in the removal procedure e Ifthe system s configuration file does not need updating reapply power to the enclosure and proceed with normal operations Or If the system s configuration file requires updating continue with the section below Important f the slot was previously empty or if the board type has changed the system s configuration file must be updated before signals can be routed on the new board see Updating the System Configuration below Updating the System Configuration The configuration for the Optima system may or may not need to be updated depending on the type of board being installed e Ifan input or output board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was configured for expansion the configuration file will not need to be updated e Ifan input or output board is added to a previously empty slot an upgrade in a system not configured for expansion or if the replacement is a different type of board the system s configuration file must be updated before the board will work If the system requires a new configuration fi
103. erence for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new input to an output Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced inputs To equalize input levels by adjusting input gain 1 Route the first input source to an output destination 2 Adjust the input gain for the source to a specific dB level see page 91 3 Repeat for all inputs that will be routed to the same output Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any input to output routing path cannot exceed 10 aBr If an input gain command is entered that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain volume of an output the command will be accepted and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr ee e To adjust digital input gain using the BCS Absolute Method 1 Enter the command below Replace the s with the level and input number s and replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 5 dB is entered as 50 CL I VA T Example Adjust the input gain of Input 4 to 10 dB on Level 2 VM 2 by entering the following BCS command line CL2T4VA100T Note Alternative methods for adjusting input gain with BCS commands can be found in the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Pro
104. erties of the existing virtual matrices Most common tasks are conducted from this view including customizing channel names and creating local presets Hardware tab Virtual Matrices tab Highlighted device Properties of highlighted device V XNConrect Untitled XCL Config ration file erat Virtual Matrix Configuref Communication Help Hardware Virtual Matrices Optima 2RU optima standard Video Name Standard Video mb Backplane lu IO Slots D 10501 DLJ tosiot 2 D gt tosict 3 Components of the Matrices Center Slots Expansion Slots D losiot 4 primary devices Network 10 Slots SerialPort s Bindings Serial Ports GP Serial Port 1 optima stereo Audio Device XNNetID 00 gt Backplane la IO Slots Device Product Type E Ds 105lot 1 oJ sb IOSlot 2 Device Firmware version number Unspecified 7 DLP 105lot 3 D gt 105lt 4 Serial Ports mE Serial Port 1 NEN CP 204 Primary devices s View of all linked p un AMX AutoPatch devices Current Communication Settings Serial Port Comm 1 9600 baud Communication settings Device firmware version FIG 78 XNConnect interface with Hardware tab selected Multiple Signal Paths In Optima systems each matrix is a signal path When you select a connector in the Virtual Matrices view the properties box in the right pane indicates the signal and the signal path for the connector If the signal has multiple
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106. essary you have two options e Install the EDID Programmer Read the EDID from the destination device and write it to the DVIor HDMI input connector e Install the EDID Programmer Check the AutoPatch EDID Library file on the AMY AutoPatch CD or at www amx com search for EDID Library to determine if one of the custom EDID files meets the needs of the equipment The custom EDID files are variants of base EDIDs Write the custom EDID file to the DVI or HDMI input connector Installing the EDID Programmer PC System Requirements for EDID Programmer v1 2 0 Q Windows XP Professional Q Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB of free disk space 800x600 display serial port video card with dual outputs L Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM The installation process requires 20 MB of disk space for the EDID Programmer installer Once installed the EDID Programmer requires 5 MB of disk space We strongly urge the user not to use video cards with DMS 59 connectors Video cards with DMS 59 connectors have been shown to fail consistently and in the worst case can corrupt an EDID data file A laptop PC with an HDMI DVI or VGA output connector is a good solution Cards with 2 HDMI connectors 2 DVI connectors 2 VGA connectors or cards with a combination of any two of the three HDMI DVI and VGA are also acceptable To install EDID Programmer software 1 Locate and open the installer lt EDIDProgrammer_1 2 exe gt
107. for setup See the following for explanations of the equipment and their requirements Source Device PC or other RGBHV video source The Source PC is connected to the HD 15 and stereo audio input connectors which are routed to the RJ 45 output connectors Destination Device Monitor The Destination Monitor receives signals from the Source PC via the CatPro RX Module Adjustments made on the CatPro RX Module are reflected on the Destination Monitor When making display adjustments open the provided test image on the Source PC so that it can be routed to the Destination Monitor for display Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the provided test image pdf file It is a free software program available online at www adobe com CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 The RX Module receives RGBHV and stereo audio signals from the Optima CatPro output board and passes them onto the destination device Display adjustments are made using the potentiometers and the Adjust knob on the RX Module to clear the image and compensate for skew The Adjust knob can also be used to adjust the volume Modula CatPro Input RX Boards if applicable CatPro Input boards in a Modula CatPro enclosure can be used instead of modules For information on these boards see the nstruction Manual Modula Matrix Switchers online at www amx com Control PC and CatPro Wizard Control PC Requirements Q Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Q 2 MB free disk
108. gnal cable on the rear of each enclosure The system s serial number is in two places on the Optima 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 AutoPatch Connector Guide Before connecting all input and output cables attach only the first two inputs and outputs and execute a test switch see page 36 When the test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables Video Inputs 1 Video Outputs unum DIDI OR Audio Inputs Audio Outputs FIG 15 Numbering starts at the left for each input and output section Signal Types and Connectors Signal types and connectors for an Optima enclosure could include those listed in the table below Signal Type Connector Type Analog video composite BNC S Video S Video Yic BNC RGBHV HD 15 Wideband Video 300 MHz BNC DVI D DVI I HDMI Content Protected HDMI Digital video HD SDI amp SD SDI BNC Analog audio stereo balanced or unbalanced Pluggable 5 position terminal block Digital audio S PDIF amp TosLink Coaxial RCA amp optical For signal specifications and information on cabling wiring specific types of connectors s
109. h resolution computer images or a combination of both The HDCP standard was established to prevent the unauthorized transfer of protected audiovisual content between devices The Optima HDMI I O board routes HDCP content protected and non HDCP digital audiovisual signals If HDCP is applied the transmitted video is encrypted The input connectors on the board act as HDCP receivers RXs and the output connectors on the board act as HDCP transmitters TXs If the content is protected HDCP the board acts as an HDCP repeater allowing the source device to authenticate each destination device and repeater that it is routed to Once the authentication is complete the encrypted content begins to be displayed on the destinations Note The Optima HDMI input output board does not support CEC Optima HDMI System Conditions e HDCP is used only when the source content is copyright protected Unprotected content is not affected and may be routed as desired e Ifa source device enforces HDCP compliance only those destination devices which are HDCP compliant as judged so by the source device will be capable of displaying the source s HDCP protected content e Each input on the Optima HDMI I O board supports a maximum of 16 downstream devices which are referred to as sinks destination devices and repeaters Normally all devices used in an HDMI system are HDCP compliant Each HDCP capable device model has a unique set of confidential keys
110. hat supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XNNet protocol in use BCS Serial Control AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure for executing control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands are issued via a terminal emulation program e g Windows HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers Serial Third party controllers connect to the Control port DB 9 on the CPU If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions a ei E Attaching Serial Controllers An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS 232 null modem serial cable attached to the Control port on the rear of the enclosure PCs are common serial controllers Once a PC is attached to the Optima the system can be controlled by running APControl software on the attached PC see the AMX AutoPatch CD The system can also be controlled by entering BCS commands into a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 L Windows XP Professional or Windows 20009 Q Java Runtime Environment JRE v1
111. he PC directly to the serial port on the Optima with a null modem cable LY Open HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation program Q Power cycle the Optima the splash screen appears with firmware version number C Verify that the firmware version is 1 2 0 or greater see the graphic below Janet HyperTerminal ni x File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Dies 3 soles eil 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima v1 4 0 R Ready T Firmware version M gt Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ech 7 O Ifthe version reported is not 1 2 0 or greater required for compatibility with an APWeb expansion board contact technical support see page 38 for a firmware upgrade The serial port settings on the PC must be set at baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none If the firmware version is compatible CJ Try reestablishing the connection If the problem persists Verify and record the following information and contact technical support see page 38 O Enter the diagnostic command scrv3i4 Verify that the board ID number for the APWeb expansion board is displayed under the expansion boards line The ID number will be a combination of four digits and characters e g 00a0 0000 indicates an empty expansion slot The order that the ID number is listed indicates its position e g listed first means it s next to the CPU boa
112. he rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To connect video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 20 D tN TY UN sa hri nn FIG 20 Fasten cables onto input or output BNC connectors Make sure the video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Standard video boards look similar to wideband 300 MHz video and Hi Z sync boards but the AutoPatch Connector Guide identifies them Standard Video I O Boards 42 Optima Instruction Manual S Video I O Boards Applicability Notice ie OUT 5 E 4 5 6 7 d GG our IIMS OKO FIG 21 Optima S Video O boards shown with a stereo audio board and a Y c board
113. he two destination devices Note the destination devices to see if they still have power visually check for display Repeat Steps 2 through 6 with the third destination device being attached to Output 3 and so on for the remaining devices and connectors 8 Ifaset of four connectors shuts down destination devices lose power after attaching a device replace or eliminate that device Tip f the device is attached to one of the second set of outputs 5 through 8 it may resolve the problem to attach the device to one of the first set of outputs 1 through 4 which have a higher output power rating 9 After all the destination devices are connected cycle power to the Optima and all the destination devices Troubleshooting When Protection Condition Occurs During Operation When a protection condition occurs first check each destination device separately for any obvious malfunction If there is no obvious problem with any of the devices see the following information and troubleshooting procedure In this following example an Optima system is set up and running with all DVI outputs connected to destination devices An unexpected occurrence causes Destination 3 to draw more power than the board supports and results in a protection condition Destinations 1 through 4 do not receive power To determine which device triggered the protection condition 1 Detach destination devices 1 through 4 from the connectors do not cycle power to an
114. hich the verbosity and component identity settings are entered is interchangeable To access a specific level of verbosity for a specific component 1 Enter scr to access the splash screen 2 Enter the verbosity level setting v and the component s identity setting i1 Either may be specified first 3 Enter to send the command Example scrv3i5 or scri5v3 Either displays the highest level of detail for the VM Configuration ee Splash Screen Examples Following are four examples of splash screen information that could be displayed when different verbosity component settings are specified Depending on the amount of detail provided you may need to scroll to see the entire display Use the first example to check the host software IOS version and the hardware driver appcode version Janet HyperTerminal 5 x File Edit View Call Transfer Help pie al3 soe Scrvlil 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima host software v3 2 3 hardware driver v1 4 0 R build date Jan 13 2009 11 11 53 xnet address 0x0675 ap system id 0x0 nvram status valid user preferences restored nvram magic Oxdedafaba zi Connected 0 00 33 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ech 7 FIG 81 Display for v1i1 verbosity 1 component 1 Janet HyperTerminal lol xl File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dl e sole es scrv3i3 3 Communication Interfaces c
115. i e the system is not supposed to have any VMs other than the ones listed enter app to complete the configuration process you do not need to finish Steps 6 through 12 Or If the VM configuration is not sufficient then you must complete Steps 6 through 12 ge J amp T HyperTerminal 2 inl x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dias 213 sole SCrv3ib5 5 VM Configuration count 3 vm 0 ALL 16x16x2 vm 1 Video 16x16x1 vm 2 Audio 16x16x1 vi 1 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self 2 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self vi vm vm vm 0 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self vm vm Connected 0 00 21 auto detect Auto detect scRoLL caes FIG 101 Example of virtual matrix information on a system with video and audio 6 Install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board If XNConnect is already installed on the PC we strongly recommend uninstalling the old version before installing a new version Open XNConnect From the Communication menu select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected PC port and adjust if necessary the default COM 1 baud rate 9600 From the File menu select Open 10 Using the standard File Open dialog box locate and open the xcl configuration file that was sent with the new board The default location is at C AutoPatch Configuration Software lt Version gt MyXCL folder 11 For XNConnect version 2
116. iaa OOO 2 celi FIG 74 Insert the XNNet board into expansion slot and replace screws 4 Insert the screws into the holes on the XNNet board and tighten the screws until they are snug 5 For cabling instructions including the power up sequence see page 117 ee lt ii E Attaching XNNet Devices After the XNNet board is installed it can be connected to an XNNet device that sends and receives XNNet protocol Communication Cable Requirements O A two conductor 20 AWG 7 28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield such as Alpha 2412C customer supplied O Maximum length of cable 1 000 ft 305 m To establish a Remote port connection with an XNNet device 1 Complete the installation of the Optima enclosure s according to the installation procedure in the Installation amp Setup chapter see page 19 Do not apply power until Step 7 below 2 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the XNNet device see the individual product documentation On the Optima s XNNet board unplug the Remote XNNet connector Loosen the screws on the Remote connector Insert the two wires of the XNNet link cable from the device into the Remote connector leaving the center slot empty FIG 75 Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots XN
117. iagnostic purposes The information indicates the current status and well being of the system components The splash screen can be accessed using a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal For information on the programmer s interface see Appendix B on page 131 Installation and Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosure follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and operation hazards Environment Choose a clean dust free preferably air conditioned location Avoid areas with direct sunlight heat sources or high levels of EMI Electromagnetic Interference To make control panel operations easier mount the enclosure with the control panel in the rack at eye level Chassis Accessibility Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible so that you can monitor the LED indicators Leaving adequate clearance at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service Power The source s electrical outlet should be installed near the router easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions Thes
118. in damage to the circuit Warning The icon to the left indicates text that warns readers against actions or conditions that could cause potential injury to themselves Caution The icon to the left indicates text that cautions readers against actions that could cause potential injury to the product or the possibility of serious inconvenience Notices Optima Instruction Overview and General Specifications Applicability Notice The information in this manual applies to the following Optima pre engineered systems custom systems input output I O boards and expansion boards Optima Pre Engineered Systems All Optima pre engineered systems are numbered FGP46 xxxx xxx e g FGP46 0808 007 Optima Custom Systems All custom Optima systems contain one or more of the following enclosure models Enclosure Size and Part 3 RU FG1046 10 2 RU FG1046 13 Optima Input Output Boards A single enclosure can handle a combination of signals such as analog audio analog video sync digital video DVI etc depending on the number and type of input output I O boards Optima 2 RU enclosures have four board slots while Optima 3 RU enclosures have six board slots A double connector board fills two board slots and has two rows of connectors see page 13 For information on the specific I O boards in your system including connector types cabling wiring directions specifications and any special considerations see the applicab
119. ing in XNConnect must be changed see the Help file and can also be used to control a system using any software that supports XNNet protocol over TCP IP e g third party controllers The APWeb Expansion Board The APWeb board has a TCP IP Ethernet link connector three indicator LEDs and a Service switch Ethernet Speed Indicator Ethernet Link Indicator Power Indicator TCP IP Ethernet Link Connector TCP IP SERVICE Service Switch set for normal function FIG 68 The APWeb board TCP IP Ethernet Link Connector The APWeb board has a TCP IP Ethernet RJ 45 link connector that handles Ethernet 10 100 connections for 10 Mbps megabits per second and 100 Mbps This connection is compatible with most Ethernet based LANs Indicator LEDs Above the TCP IP connector are three green indicator LEDs which indicate the following Ethernet Speed Indicator O On speed status is 100 Mbps Q Off speed status is 10 Mbps Ethernet Link Indicator UO On link status is active Power Indicator O On system is receiving power Note The two small rectangular LEDs on the RJ 45 connector are not used on this product Service Switch Below the TCP IP connector is a Service switch that can be used to override system security if the username and password are lost The Instruction Manual APWeb Interface includes instructions for restoring the default username and password The switch can also be used to upgrade the APWeb
120. input on board Write writes EDID to input on board Read reads EDID from selected destination device 2 Connecta DVI or HDMI cable to the PC using the PC s spare monitor port if the PC has a DVI port and the destination device s port is HDMI use a DVI to HDMI cable adapter if your laptop has an HD 15 VGA port see Using Cable Adapters below 3 Connect the open end of the DVI or HDMI video cable to the destination device typically a monitor from which the EDID information needs to be read 4 Click the Refresh Display List button to update the Available Displays drop down list 5 From the Available Displays drop down list select the destination device from which you need to read the EDID 6 Click the Read button to read the EDID information The results display in the read only area 7 Click the Save button select location enter file name and click Save Leave the EDID Programmer open for instructions on writing the EDID to the Optima 8 Disconnect the DVI or the HDMI cable from the PC and from the destination device Using Cable Adapters If your laptop has an HD 15 VGA port you can use a DVI to VGA cable to connect the laptop s HD 15 video port to a DVI cable attached to a destination device s DVI port Alternatively use the following combination of adapters with a DVI D cable to connect the laptop to the destination device The setup of adapters and DVI D cable in FIG 102 passes EDID information but
121. ions RGBHV Stereo to CatPro board specifications were measured in conjunction with CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Modules using Cat5e cable for module specifications see page 96 Applies to I O boards FG1046 575 FG1046 581 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Maximum Resolution 60 Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m 1600x1200 4 3 1920x1080p 16 9 RGB Crosstalk f25MHz 60 dB f 30 MHz lt 45 dB RGB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE gt 50 dB RGB Input Signal Level Range 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical max terminated RGB Return Loss f 5 MHz lt 55 dB RGB Input Impedance 75 ohms Sync Input Impedance 2 2 kohms Sync Input Polarity Active high or low Output follows input polarity Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 3 dB Audio THD Noise 1 kHz 10 dBu to 4 dBu lt 0 04 Audio Crosstalk 1 kHz Vin 4 dBu lt 95 dB Audio Signal to Noise Ratio 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 8 dBu gt 85 dB SNR Audio Input Level max 8 dBu Audio Input Impedance 18 kohms RGB Output Signal Level Range 0 75 V to 0 3 V typical terminated max user adjustable with gain and peak using CatPro RX RGB Output Skew Adjustment 0 to 62 ns in 2 ns increments on R G and B channels user adjustable using CatPro RX RGB Output Impedance 75 ohms Sync Ou
122. ir numbers Stereo Audio I O Boards with Digital Gain Control Note Specifications for these boards are listed on page 88 Configuration Board Part 8x4 FG1046 539 8x8 FG1046 494 16x16 FG1046 533 16x24 FG1046 548 20x4 FG1046 473 20x20 FG1046 416 24x4 FG1046 500 24x16 FG1046 434 36x4 FG1046 425 Stereo Audio I O Boards Specifications Applies to I O boards FG1046 416 FG1046 425 FG1046 434 FG1046 473 FG1046 494 FG1046 500 FG1046 533 FG1046 539 and FG1046 548 These boards come in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 dB THD Noise f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 to 10 dBu 0 0396 f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 0 to 22 dBu 0 0196 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu lt 110 dB Channel Separation f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 100 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu gt 120 dB CMRR 20 Hz to 20 kHz gt 80 dB Input Level max Balanced 22 dBu Input Impedance 18 kohms Input Gain Control panel or serial control 10 dB Adjustment Range Output Level max Balanced 22 dBu Output Impedance 50 ohms Output Volume Control Adjustment Range Control panel or serial control 10 dB to 70 dB mute Connector Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block Total of input gain plus output gai
123. irst If a password is set with the control panel a new password can be set and downloaded to the system using XN Connect The password consists of five digits between 1 and 8 that are entered on the control panel using a combination of five of the first eight Input Keys keys can be used multiple times The system connected to the PC must be powered up before the password can be loaded to the control panel If not already connected complete the first five steps of the instructions for Discovering a System on page 122 To set the password and load it to the control panel 1 Discover the system see page 122 or open the xcl file see page 122 2 Inthe Hardware view right click the CP 15 control panel icon If the control panel icon is not displayed double click the Optima icon 3 Select Set Password from the drop down menu The Set Control Password dialog box opens Set Control Panel Password Enter digits between 1 and 8 inclusive peep Pp ff P Configure password immediately Cancel 4 Entera single digit between one and eight inclusive in each field 5 Check the box for Configure Password Immediately Important f you use the Configure menu instead of checking the box the only configuration option that will load password information is Configure Configure Special Hardware Configure All Passwords 6 Click OK The updated password information is immediately loaded to the control panel and the new pas
124. is internal and is not field serviceable If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced contact technical support see page 38 Input Output Boards SSSSOOSG OO 00 Board slot 1 OPPIYYYUYYIXY CCO ard slot 2 6 0 6 6 0 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 G Mo 2099908 aaret Lee oja mss M j Dm Ion b Board slots 5 and 6 doom 0 nu J FIG 5 Input output boards in an Optima 3 RU enclosure A single enclosure can handle a combination of signals such as analog audio analog video sync digital video DVI etc depending on the number and type of input output boards Optima 2 RU enclosures have four board slots while Optima 3 RU enclosures have six board slots A double connector board fills two board slots and has two rows of connectors For information on the boards included in your system including connector types cabling wiring directions and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual the chapter title specifies the board s signal type Input and Output Connectors Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of the enclosure the inputs sources are on the left side of each board and the outputs destinations are on the right side ofthe board The BNC connectors are color coded the white connectors are i
125. is not applicable for all AMX equipment Upon shipment of products to Switzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 2 15 of SR 814 81 will be met including provision of the necessary markings documents and annual reports relative to the disposal of the batteries to the Swiss Authorities a a Trademark Notices AMX AutoPatch NetLinx and InstaGate are trademarks of AMX Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries HyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc 3M Desco Richmond Technology and Plastic Systems are registered trademarks Neuron and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy Other products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings and Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems with equipment or lead to personal risk ESD Warning The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside source such as human hands into an integrated circuit often resulting
126. is part of a multiple enclosure system and must be installed with the same serial numbers Unpacking Tips O Before fully unpacking the enclosure s inspect the shipping box es for any signs of damage If a box is partially crushed or any sides have been broken open notify the shipping agency immediately and contact your AMX representative see the warranty on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com C Once unpacking is complete closely check the physical condition of the enclosure Q Collect all documentation Note Please save the original shipping container and packing materials AMX is not responsible for damage caused by insufficient packing during return shipment to the factory Shipping boxes are available contact your AMX representative for details ee Rack Installation and System Setup The Optima Distribution Matrix enclosure can be mounted in a standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Rack installation ears are included and directions for mounting the rack ears are included in the rack installation instructions see page 20 Important The system requires at least one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure to allow adequate airflow three empty rack units are recommended Required items for rack installation Q Enclosure s O Standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Rack ears with 8 screws per set O Screwdriver C Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure s Q Power cord s O Link cables and equip
127. ithout mounting ears Height 12 in 30 5 cm 18 9 in 48 0 cm 17 4 in 44 2 cm 5 2 in 13 2 cm Weight Approximately 12 Ib 5 44 kg per loaded enclosure The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced contact technical support see page 38 For individual board information and specifications see the specific board chapter in this manual AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice ee ee Configuration Information and Control Options Configuration Information The configuration of an Optima system specifies routing and control information for that particular model for model information see the Applicability Notice on page 7 Most Optima systems use 3 virtual matrices for switching signals VM 0 audio follow video VM 1 video and VM 2 audio Custom systems may vary depending on the installation requirements Important Unless you need to modify the system you will not need to use XNConnect If necessary XNConnect configuration software can be used to modify a system s configuration information see page 119 XNConnect is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with each system Options for modifying the configuration include basic tasks such as creating local presets setting the control panel password CP 15 Control Panels only and customizing input and output channel names for control displa
128. ive high or low Output polarity follows input polarity Output SignalLevel Uniygan Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching video input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach each cable on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix FIG 29 has examples of cabling sync boards to route the H and V components of the HV sync signal In the top example BNC cables are attached to Output 10 on two Hi Z sync boards The bottom example shows BNC cables attached to the H and V connectors of Output 8 on a single 8x8 HV Hi Z sync board To connect sync inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors FIG 29 20x20 Hi Z sync boards H and V output connectors on two different boards H 8x8HV
129. k Too Many Tip We recommend keeping track of the number of sinks repeaters and destinations in a system to avoid the problem of having one too many If you attempt to route the source to an additional sink past its limit or the Optima input s limit of 16 whichever occurs first the protected content will not be transmitted to any of the routed sinks Having one sink too many can occur in two different cases the solution for each is also different e Ifa source supports less than 16 sinks downstream from the Optima and an additional sink past the source s limit is added anywhere in the system the protected content stops transmitting Removing a repeater between the source and the Optima will restore transmission of protected content Disconnecting a sink downstream from the Optima will not restore the transmission of protected content because the disconnected sink s key is still in the input s sink key cache The cache needs to be cleared and the cleared state needs to be persisted if the cache was previously persisted so authentication can be completed again for cache information see page 82 e Ifa source could support 16 or more sinks downstream from the Optima and a 17 sink is added downstream ofthe Optima the protected content stops transmitting and the input on the HDMI board automatically clears its cache The input will authenticate each of the downstream sinks again but when it reaches the 17 sink the protected content stop
130. le the file is provided on a CD and needs to be loaded using XNConnect Note We recommend keeping a copy of the former configuration file for reference Important When loading any part of a configuration file the matrix switcher must not be actively switching You may want to disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file To update the system configuration file 1 Attach a PC to the Optima s serial port with an RS 232 null modem cable pinout on page 29 2 Opena terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal and set the port settings to baud rate 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none 3 Cycle power on the Optima A short splash screen appears the first two lines in FIG 100 lolx File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dia 213 sole el 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Optima v1 4 0 Ready def V Note Your splash screen may differ AMX reserves the right to change the contents and or formatting of the Connected 0 00 21 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL caes splash screen without notice FIG 100 Short splash screen in HyperTerminal ee Enter def Wait until a v appears third line in FIG 100 on previous page to verify that the command is successful this may take a few minutes Enter scrv3i5 to view the VM virtual matrix configuration example in FIG 101 If the VM configuration is sufficient
131. le board chapter in this manual chapter title specifies the board s signal type The following tables provide configuration sizes and part numbers for boards that are sold individually for custom systems Pre engineered systems will also contain boards from these tables Optima Video I O Boards and Part Signal Configuration Part 8x8 FG1046 440 16x16 FG1046 485 16x24 FG1046 545 Standard Video 20x4 FG1046 470 BNC Connectors 20x20 FG1046 413 24x4 FG1046 515 24x16 FG1046 431 36x4 FG1046 422 S Video 8x8 FG1046 446 S Video Connectors 16x16 FG1046 488 Yic 8x8 FG1046 476 BNC Connectors Optima Video I O Boards and Part Continued The DVI boards are not HDCP compliant at this time The HDMI board is HDCP 1 3 compatible Optima Analog Audio I O Boards and Part Signal Configuration Part 8x8 FG 1046 437 16x16 FG1046 482 16x24 FG1046 542 Wideband Video 300 MHz 20x4 FG1046 467 BNC Connectors 20x20 FG1046 410 24x4 FG1046 503 24x16 FG1046 428 36x4 FG1046 419 8x8 HV Hi Z dual BNCs FG1046 443 16x16 Hi Z FG1046 569 16x24 Hi Z FG1046 566 HV Sync 20x4 Hi Z FG1046 563 BNC Connectors 20x20 Hi Z FG1046 560 24x4 Hi Z FG1046 557 24x16 Hi Z FG1046 554 36x4 Hi Z FG1046 551 4x2 FG1046 530 RGBHV HD 15 8x4 FG1046 497 Wideband Video 300 MHz 8x8 FG1046 536 15x
132. link is the supported signal type Requires a source signal amplitude of 1 Vpp driving the cable EDID Resolutions Supported through Local DDC for 8x8 DVI Board Standard and established timings are provided in the tables below Standard Timings Standard Timing Resolutions Refresh Rate Max Identification ID 1 1920x1200 This is the preferred 60 Hz timing identified in the EDID ID 2 1920x1080 60 Hz ID 3 1680x1050 60 Hz ID 4 1600x1200 60 Hz ID 5 1280x800 60 Hz ID 6 1280x720 60 Hz ID 7 1280x1024 60 Hz ID 8 640x480 120 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate Established Timings Resolutions Refresh Rate Max 720x400 70 Hz 720x400 88 Hz 640x480 60 Hz 640x480 67 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 640x480 75 Hz 800x600 56 Hz 800x600 60 Hz 800x600 72 Hz 800x600 75 Hz 832x624 75 Hz 1024x768 60 Hz 1024x768 70 Hz 1024x768 75 Hz 1024x768 87 Hz 1280x1024 75 Hz 1152x870 75 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Cables When attaching DVI input and output cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that shipped with the system The sheet shows where to attach
133. ls with assigned Matrices ve VM 2 Enclosure Standard Vid Optima Check the settings Physical Matrix Matrix 4 1 Select enclosure Assign Matrix gt gt Select the physical matrix Click Assign Matrix Click OK From the Available Signals box select the signal If applicable For a multiple enclosure system from the Enclosure drop down list select the correct enclosure 6 From the Physical Matrix drop down list select the matrix see The Physical Matrix on page 139 7 Click Assign Matrix ee we Repeat Steps 4 through 7 for additional signals Click OK to finalize the settings and close the dialog box 10 From the Virtual Matrices view right click the new virtual matrix and select Manage Connector Groupings The Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings dialog box opens 11 Under Select a Method click Group by Pattern To group connectors individually see the Help file 12 Specify the following parameters e Under Pattern Type select the pattern Spanning is the most common for an explanation of the Spanning and Sequential patterns see page 143 e Under Channel Type If the number of inputs equals the number of outputs select Mirror Directions to apply the settings to both inputs and outputs Or If the number is not equal select Sources Only Destinations Only will be selected in Step 18 e Inthe Starting Channel field enter the first channel number to be included Inthe Number of Chan
134. lso be ordered as part of a custom system 8x8 HDMI Pre engineered System Note Specifications for the 8x8 HDMI board in this system are on page 70 through page 78 Configuration System Sales System Part 8x8 AVS OP 0808 JDO FGP46 0808 JDO HDMI I O Board Note Specifications for the following board are on page 70 through page 78 Configuration Boards Sales Board Part 8x8 AVS OP 0808 HDMI 2S FG1046 614 The HDMI I O board is designed to route high resolution HDMI or DVI signals with or without HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection DVI signals must be single link DVI signals and are connected only with the use of a cable adapter Destination devices with either DVI I or single link DVI D connectors are supported The HDMI I O board is HDMI 1 3a compatible and HDCP 1 3 compatible The board features AMX HDCP InstaGate technology for low latency switching of HDCP protected content and supports computer video up to 1900x1200 and HDTV up to 1080p The connectors also support embedded audio both linear PCM stereo audio and non linear PCM Dolby 5 1 and DTS 5 1 The boards are pre loaded with the most common EDID settings to ensure proper functionality with source devices The EDID Programmer see page 155 allows specific display EDID settings to be custom loaded on each input if desired and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com search for EDID Library Signals may only be
135. ly 3 to 10 seconds can be expected due to the source engaging the display device for the first time initialization of HDCP authentication It is normal for the remaining monitors to lose and then regain content as each new output is added 6 Once a stable video image is seen at the destination device continue routing the source to one additional output at a time 1 e add each new sink to the source one at a time until one of the following occurs be sure to wait for the HDCP validation process and the resulting stable image to show each time before adding another output e Ifthe source fails to validate a destination device and the image is lost the number of sinks the source supports is equal to the total number of sinks that properly displayed the image before all video was lost To verify the failure is due to a source support limitation and not a revocation of the destination device s key clear the cache on the board see page 83 then route the source to the last destination device again and verify stable video AII8 outputs are validated and show content i e source s sink support maximum is 8 or more Time for initial authentication can vary noticeably for different source and destination devices dco DK Example of Determining Sink Support FIG 46 FIG 46 illustrates a source device that was checked and found to support only 5 sinks past R1 The check included the following From a clear matrix state the c
136. ly as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 ona label located on the left side near the power receptacle Important To guarantee 1 000 ft 305 m skew compensation the inter pair skew must equal 20 ns 100 m Pre installed cables should be tested for skew Cables will work if they test less than 62 ns skew and are within 1 000 ft 305 m CatPro Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 e Cat5e Cat6 e Cat6e e STP Shielded Twisted Pair Note Skew free cable is not recommended for use with AMX AutoPatch equipment Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To attach CatPro RJ 45 outputs 1 Insert the RJ 45 cable connector into the output RJ 45 receptacles FIG 55 1 2 3 4 FIG 55 Insert RJ 45 connector into RJ 45 receptacle To connect HD 15 inputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input HD 15 connectors FIG 56 gt FIG 56 Fasten cable onto HD 15 connector HD 15 Board Connector Pinout Pinout information for the High Density HD 15 connector on the RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O board is provided with FIG 57 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O Board HD 15 Connector Pinout Input VESA DDC Compliant 1 Red 6
137. ment included with multiple enclosure systems Optional items for rack installation O Surge protector s highly recommended C A laptop computer or PC with a null modem cable for communication with the Optima via its Control RS 232 port Installation Recommendations e Write the system s serial number in an easily accessible location before installing the Optima in a rack The system s serial number is located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side of the enclosure near the power receptacle Usean earth grounded power cord system with the Optima e Attach all power cords to a single surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Apply power to the Optima enclosure s before applying power to its source and destination devices Installation Procedure A flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG 6 The procedure following provides general steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of the manual Attach M External Controller If applicable ra A Apply power to Attach rack ears Attach first two input Optima amp then to Execute Attach all input amp install in rack amp output cables i system devices test switch amp output cables Multi enclosure Fa Link Enclosures FIG 6 Installation procedure Caution To prevent overheating and airflow restriction avoid
138. n cannot exceed 10 dB AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Attaching Wires When attaching stereo audio input and output wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The sheet shows where to attach the wires on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet For multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To attach stereo audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires FIG 51 for wire placement for balanced and unbalanced audio and firmly re tighten the clamps to make proper connections Balanced audio Unbalanced audio FIG 51 Balanced and unbalanced stereo audio wiring Note For stereo audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise Wiring Sources and Destinations Source and destination devices will require either balanced differential or unbalanced single ended connections FIG 52 illustrates the options for wiring between the sou
139. n for its installation information Adding an XNNet Expansion Board If the XNNet board has been pre installed go directly to the instructions on page 117 for cabling the board and applying power to the system If the XNNet board was ordered separately as an upgrade to an existing system complete the steps below and then see the instructions on page 117 for cabling the board and applying power to the system Pus ESD Warning 7o avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Optima materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with an alligator clip attached to a good ground source To add an XNNet board to an enclosure 1 Unplug the enclosure s power cord in multiple enclosure systems turn off all power switches and unplug all enclosures 2 Remove the screws from one of the expansion plates set the plate aside FIG 73 Expansion plates ls STENTS 5666 MAT ERR f d FIG 73 Remove one of the expansion plates 3 Insert the XNNet board the Remote label must be to the left see FIG 74 into the empty expansion slot aligning the board between the upper and lower guides inside the slot Press firmly until the board snaps into place A Sa a CS Ca EST a aca To 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 TS Mice iaia
140. nd the repeater is not necessary remove the repeater and connect the display device directly to the Optima output This eliminates the one sink allowing you to add one more destination to the system Example of Reducing Sinks A reduction in sinks can be made by removing unnecessary repeaters either upstream or downstream of the Optima If a source supports five sinks downstream of the first repeater and the sinks repeaters and destination devices total six removing a repeater will reduce the number to five In this example the source will not transmit the protected content until the number of sinks is reduced to five or less Important f the repeater that is removed is downstream of the Optima you will need to clear the Optima input s sink key cache and then persist the cleared state to eliminate the key s before routing the source to any of the destinations for instructions see page 83 Control Suggestions Either a controller or a modified configuration file can provide a workaround for sources with limited sink support Program an external controller so that the source s can only be routed to a limited number of specific destination devices Use XNConnect to create a virtual matrix VM that limits routing of the source s to a limited number of specific destination devices see the next page External Controller For control programming information for an Optima using an external controller see the external
141. nels to Create field enter the number of channels needed for the first signal Select pattern Select Sources or Destinations Group Connectors by Pattern Select Mirror Directions m Virtual Matrix Information Number E m Pattern Definition Specify number of channels Pattern Type m Sources Only C Destinations Only Iv Mirror Directions Spanning C Sequential Available Signals Specify starting channel Select signal Click Assign Signal 13 Select the first signal from the Available Signals list 14 If applicable If not using the entire set of connectors that are available for the signal change the Starting Channel Number of Channels to Create and Available Connectors as necessary 15 Click Assign Signal 16 Repeat Steps 13 through 15 until all of the signals in the Available Signals list have been assigned to connectors changing the values for the Starting Channel Number of Channels to Create and Available Connectors as necessary 17 Click OK The Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings dialog box opens again uu 18 If applicable If Mirror Directions was not selected in Step 12 repeat Steps 11 through 17 for the outputs selecting Destinations in Step 12 19 Under Grouped Connectors check the virtual channel assignment for each connector by selecting the Source and Destination Channels tabs Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings Virtual Matrix
142. nputs and the black connectors are outputs Input and output connectors are numbered separately on each board and read left to right The numbers are either directly above or below the connector or connector pair e g H and V connectors This numbering pattern continues on each board FIG 5 For control purposes signals can only be routed from inputs on one board to outputs on the same board because each board in an Optima has its own switching matrix Expansion Control Slots Each enclosure has two expansion control slots FIG 4 on page 12 for expansion boards to increase functionality and add new features to your system e g an XNNet board for an Optima 2 RU enclosure or an APWeb board Optima 3 RU for control over a LAN If expansion boards are part of the original system the boards are installed at the factory For information on expansion boards including connectors and cabling wiring directions see the specific expansion board s chapter in this manual ullo MA System Serial Number The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure When viewed from the rear one serial number label is on the left expansion plate FIG 4 on page 12 The second serial number label is on the left side of the enclosure at the bottom edge near the power receptacle The label on the side will also have the enclosure number referred to as the chassis number A single enclosure will be labeled Chassis 1 of 1
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144. ns Refresh Rate Max 720x400 70 Hz 88 Hz 640x480 60 Hz 67 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 800x600 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 832x624 75 Hz 1024x768 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 87 Hz 1280x1024 75 Hz 1152x870 75 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Module Specifications Applies to CatPro RX Module FG1010 48 01 General Specifications Approvals CE UL cUL Signal Types RGBHV stereo audio audio is unbalanced Maximum Resolution 1600x1200 4 3 and 1920x1080p 16 9 60 Hz up to 1000 ft 305 m Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6e and STP skew free cable is not recommended All measurements were taken using Cat5e cable Power In Connector 2 1 mm DC power jack Power Consumption max Thermal Dissipation max 12 V to 24 V DC 6 Watts 20 BTU hr Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 F to 110 F 0 C to 43 C Dimensions Depth 5 15 in 13 08 cm Width 5 80 in 14 73 cm Height 1 66 in 4 221 cm w out feet Weight Approx 1 3 Ib 0 6 kg When used in conjunction with an AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix the overall cable length cannot exceed 1 000 feet 305 m RGBHV Stereo Audio Specifications at 1000 ft 305 m Parameter Conditions Value RGB Out Signal Level Rang
145. nt Identity Settings Detailed information for a single system component can be specified by using its identity 1 number setting 10 through 15 in the following table Minimal information for all five components can be specified by using the identity number i0 Component Identity Number All Components i0 Enclosure il Storage Blocks i2 Communication Interfaces i3 Hardware Boards i4 VM Configuration i5 Default Settings At system boot the scrv0i1 setting is displayed FIG 18 on page 35 e Ifthe verbosity setting is omitted the verbosity level will be the lowest v0 e The component setting must be included otherwise entering any of the verbosity settings alone will result in a display equivalent to vO i0 e Ifboth settings are omitted during a query scr the information displayed will be at the lowest verbosity level for all components v0i0 FIG 80 on page 131 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information Instructions are provided for accessing the lowest level of verbosity for all components and for accessing a specific level of verbosity for a specific component To access the lowest level of verbosity for all components 1 Enter scr or scrv0i0 Note Either of these commands provides a menu of the identity numbers and their corresponding components FIG 80 on page 131 Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in w
146. nterface for System Diagnostics on page 131 For additional information on checking the firmware version see page 133 Note AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice Executing a Test Switch Execute a test switch to verify the system is working properly before attaching a inputs and outputs Aside from having signal cables and a controller if applicable attached the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory The first two source and destination devices must be attached to the input and output connectors as indicated in the AutoPatch Connector Guide that is shipped with each system for specific board connector information and specifications see the applicable board chapter in this manual After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch Note f the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors e g an RGsB signal that requires three connectors all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before executing the test switch A test switch can be executed from the following Front or remote control panel AMX control device AMX control software such as APControl 3 0 or APWeb BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller External third party contr
147. o be sure that the formats provided by the source are compatible with most all of the destination devices The following files are supplied The first group of files use 1080p VIC 16 as the preferred native video resolution File Name EDID File Monitor Name Description Checksum AMX_HDMI1_A1 edid 8D AMX HDMI1 A1 Default shipped EDID content on each input Supports audio up to 192 k for L PCM 48 kHz Dolby 5 1 and 48 kHz DTS 5 1 AMX HDMI1 A1 basicAudio edid EE AMX 0300 001 Supports basic audio only L PCM 32 k 44 1 k and 48 k The second group of files use 720p VIC 4 as the preferred native video resolution File Name EDID File Monitor Name Description Checksum AMX HDMI1 A1 720p edid A2 AMX 0301 002 Supports audio up to 192 k for L PCM 48 kHz Dolby 5 1 and 48 kHz DTS 5 1 AMX HDMI1 A1 720p basicAudio edid 92 AMX 0300 003 Supports basic audio only L PCM 32 k 44 1 k and 48 k Troubleshooting Example Problem One example is when a source device that selects the highest supported video and audio formats is installed with a sink whose input is limited to 720p and basic audio Using the default shipping EDID content would result in 1080p and possibly either 192 k stereo Dolby 5 1 or DTS 5 1 audio arriving at the sink when a route was completed through the Optima The end result would probably be neither video nor audio Solution To fix this problem use the E
148. oard The pattern is repeated for the output connectors The stereo audio signal is assigned to the input and output connectors on the stereo audio board The first input channel of VM 0 audio follow video includes both components of the Y c signal the first input connector on each video board plus the stereo audio signal the first input connector on the stereo board When you switch Input 1 on VM 0 the Y c and stereo audio signals are routed simultaneously On VM 0 any of the grouped Y c input channels and their corresponding stereo pair input channel could be routed to any or all of the twenty available corresponding output channels Video and audio breakaway signals can also be routed by using virtual matrices that are configured to do so In the example below when you switch Input 1 on VM 1 the Y c signal is routed When you switch Input 1 on VM 2 the stereo audio signal is routed VM 0 Y c Stereo Audio VM 1 Y c VM 2 Stereo Audio Virtual Inputs Y c Stereo Audio 1st input channel of VM 0 com OTOL Ee er ce ame a a A A A mi Stereo Audio Cc Y FIG 86 Connectors grouped in a spanning pattern Sequential Grouping Pattern Although using a spanning pattern is more common for Optima Distribution
149. ohm Termination Connector Straight Through j Media Converter Upto 100 Patch Cable Pid vi 30 5 m a TW SIE pa T Connector 50 ohm Termination Connector The total length of all cables between the Media Converter and the last enclosure in a daisy chain cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m RG 58 Coax Cable FIG 10 Optima 2 RU linked to two Modula enclosures When power is applied the Ethernet connector LEDs illuminate see page 23 uu Linking an Optima Using a Media Converter and Multi Port Switch Linking an Optima enclosure to multiple other types of enclosures other than linking in a daisy chain off an enclosure with a 10Base 2 BNC connector requires a Multi Port Switch and RJ 45 straight through patch cables Depending on the other types of enclosures a Media converter s and RG 58 coax cable s may also be required FIG 11 shows a system with two Optima enclosures and a Modula enclosure linked using a 5 Port Switch and a Media Converter Cable Length Requirements Network Segment Cable Type Maximum Distance Optima to Multi Port Switch RJ 4
150. oller Before executing the test switch make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown on the AutoPatch Connector Guide that is shipped with each system Depending on the signal type e g component signals you may need to attach multiple input and output cables Note Since each board in an Optima has its own switching matrix signals can only be routed from inputs on one board to outputs on the same board When executing a test switch we suggest routing Input source 1 to Output destination 2 on the virtual matrix or level indicated on the AutoPatch Connector Guide HDMI I O Board Executing a Test Switch For HDMI boards the system stores sink information when a switch is executed and retains that information even after the switch is disconnected Therefore we recommend becoming familiar with how HDMI switching works in an Optima by reading the HDMI I O Board chapter see page 69 before executing a test switch Then execute the test switch to verify the system is working correctly disconnect the test switch and clear the sink key cache see page 83 before finishing the installation Control Panel Directions for executing switches using the control panel specific to your system can be found in the applicable nstruction Manual for that control panel on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Depending on the control panel the
151. oltage max 1 5 Vpp Differential Output Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp Differential Output Reclocking CDR Yes Output Pre emphasis Yes for improved cable drive Output 5 VDC DDC Pin 50 mA available on each output Output Rise Time Fall Time 75 ps min to 240 ps max 20 to 80 0 12 UI min to 0 4 UI max 1 65 Gbps 20 to 80 Connectors DVI I female DVI D single link is the supported signal type Note Power requirements for the 4x4 DVI I O board allow for no more than 4 boards in a single enclosure EDID Resolutions Supported through Local DDC for 4x4 DVI Board Standard and established timings are provided in the tables below Standard Timings Standard Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Max Identification ID 1 1600x1200 This is the preferred 75 Hz timing identified in the EDID ID 2 640x480 120 Hz ID 3 1024x768 120 Hz ID 4 1280x1024 85 Hz ID 5 800x600 120 Hz ID 6 1152x864 120 Hz ID 7 1600x1200 60 Hz ID 8 1280x800 60 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate Established Timings Resolutions Refresh Rate Max 720x400 70 Hz 720x400 88 Hz 640x480 60 Hz 640x480 67 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 640x480 75 Hz 800x600 56 Hz 800x600 60 Hz 800x600 72 Hz 800x600 75 Hz 832x624 75 Hz 1024x768 60 Hz 1024x768 70 Hz 1024x768 75 Hz 1024x768 87 Hz 1280x1024 75 Hz 1152x870 75 Hz
152. ompassing 8 resolutions and refresh rate combinations for DVI timing details see page 63 and page 65 for HDMI see page 71 In many cases the matrix switcher can be used straight out of the box with no adjustments see Determining the Need for EDID Programming on page 156 The EDID Programmer software has been provided for cases where additional in field programming of the EDID chips is needed The EDID Programmer can be used for the following e Reading and saving EDID data in Hexadecimal from a device e Writing EDID data to the Optima input connector s associated EDID EEPROM Note Any analysis or editing of the EDID data necessary to support the equipment specific to your installation will need to be done separately prior to using the EDID Programmer A variety of freeware tools can be found on the web to help with these tasks Keep in mind that the EDID information for some equipment may not be compatible with the remaining equipment even with programming In those cases the signals will have limited routing options Tip f the signal from some of the equipment can only be routed to part of the destinations due to incompatible EDIDs control for the system can be simplified by creating a separate virtual matrix level for the inputs and outputs involved The remaining sections provide information on e Determining the need for EDID programming e Installing the EDID Programmer e Reading and saving EDID data from a destination devic
153. onfigured systems see page 122 Opena copy of the xcl file located in the MyXCL folder on the AMX AutoPatch CD The xcl file is only available on the CD if the system was conventionally configured see page 122 Discovering a System The discovery process queries the attached system for configuration information and properties including information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix definitions The discovery process may take several minutes to complete We recommend disconnecting any third party control devices from the enclosure s serial ports before starting the discovery process To discover a system 1 Disconnect any third party control devices from the enclosure s serial Control port 2 Connect the enclosure to your PC see page 29 For systems with multiple enclosures you can connect any of the enclosures to the PC as long as all of the enclosures are linked together 3 If not already open launch XNConnect see page 120 4 Open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 If applicable For a serial port other than COM 1 default open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necessary the default is COM 1 baud rate 9600 6 Optional Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the enclosure Click OK From the File menu select Discover System the discovery may take a few min
154. or detected an invalid authentication key on the destination device Non compliant device The sink device is not HDCP compliant or has had its authentication key revoked Source sink support limit exceeded The source device has been routed to more sinks display devices and or repeaters than it can support e Optima HDMI input sink support limit exceeded The input is actively routed to more than 16 downstream sinks display devices and or repeaters Key revocation is handled strictly by the source device The Optima does not take any action with respect to revoked keys Supported Number of Sinks HDCP source devices and the Optima HDMI inputs each support a specific maximum number of sinks HDCP Source Device Each source has a specific number of sinks repeaters and or destination devices that it can support in addition to the first downstream repeater which may or may not be an Optima The number of sinks the source supports downstream of the first repeater is determined by the source s manufacturer Optima Each Optima HDMI input supports a maximum of 16 downstream sinks repeaters and or destination devices The Optima which functions as a repeater may or may not be the first repeater in the system Once a source is routed through the Optima to a sink that sink s key is added to the Optima input s sink key cache list of supported sinks and remains in the cache even if the sink is disconnected One Sin
155. other AMX AutoPatch products that are XNNet compatible The Optima is available in a variety of input to output configuration sizes and can contain audio video and data boards in the same enclosure An Optima system can fit in a broad range of analog and digital environments and is controllable from a variety of sources see page 15 Note Because the Optima Distribution Matrix is available in several models and various configurations the illustrations in this manual may differ from the model s you purchased Optima Features e Ultra Flat Response bandwidth curve measured at a tight 3 dB e High bandwidth linearity and low crosstalk e Superior video crosstalk specifications ensure signal isolation and security e System self diagnostics e Supports full Device Discovery through AMX s AutoPatch Duet module firmware v1 4 0 or higher is required e Ability to mix a variety of video audio and data boards in a single enclosure e Virtual matrices levels groupings Audio breakaway to route audio follow video video or audio alone RJ 45 Ethernet Enc Link port for linking enclosures e Global presets Hu Optima Features continued Local presets allow quick recall of a pre programmed set of switches with a single command multiple presets can exist within a system at the same time Ships with free AMX AutoPatch matrix switcher configuration software XNConnect Standard RS 232 Control port Board upgrade potential
156. oto pao Renee beer auae es 139 Grouping Pattern Examples 1 2 eret ito ener et eibe ees te eet a ein loa anre pee e ada op e Pansa geo savais 143 Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards 145 Removing ed r rem 146 AUCD InnjdeMe rm 149 Updating the System Configuration cccceeseeeeeesessseeee esee eene eene n enne netten eser nnne 152 Appendix E EDID Programmer sisissscssossssssoievesersnaseonsaicasisosiensntasnncesiaasiadaanes 155 EDID OVGrVIOW d 155 Determining the Need for EDID Programming eese eene eene eee enne nennen 156 Installing the EDID Programmer 2 12e erotic ntaso oen to eto hane ta eo parse etna ea pese eae dang 157 Reading and Saving EDID Data from a Destination Device esccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 158 Writing EDID Data to a DVI or HDMI Input Connector ccssssssseeeeeeeeeeeee nennen 159 Custom HDMI EDID Files for Handling Audio Concerns eene 160 ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure people products and tools are a
157. ount interface 1 detected type BCS mode RS232 port 9600 8 1 N E NS interface 2 detected type Block mode FP port 115200 8 1 N NE S interface 3 detected type MCF5272 FEC Ethernet Controller interface 4 detected type Neuron bridge v1 0 3 ofl Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ech 7 FIG 82 Display for v3i3 verbosity 3 component 3 Janet HyperTerminal _ 5 xl File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dias 13 soles el scrv3i4 4 Hardware Boards detected switching drivers count mtx driver 1 generic 16 16 driver on board 2 mtx driver 2 generic 16 16 driver on board 2 mtx driver 3 generic 16 16 driver on board 2 io boards count 3 1 0000 2 4395 3 0000 4 4395 5 0000 6 4395 expansion boards count of Connected 0 00 33 autodetect autodetect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ech 7 FIG 83 Display for v3i4 verbosity 3 component 4 Janet HyperTerminal loj x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dias 13 ala enl Scrv3i5 5 VM Configuration count 3 0 ALL 16x16x2 1 Video 16x16x1 2 Audio 16x16x1 0 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self 1 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self 2 master 0x675 master 0 0 1 self 2d Connected 0 00 33 autodetect autodetect SCROLL CAPS Num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 84 Display for v3i5 verbosity 3 component 5 Appendix C
158. peat Steps 3 and 4 for the channel in each of the VMs Customize additional channels by repeating Steps 3 and 4 Load the xcl configuration file onto the system see page 128 If the xcl configuration file has been previously loaded to the system and channel names are the only modifications that have been made to the file select Configure Configure Special Virtual Matrix Configure System Namespace Ifthe xcl file is being loaded for the first time assumes an automatically constructed configuration is on the CPU select Configure Configure All 7 From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with a new name to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system 3 Setting the Control Panel Password If the Optima has a CP 15 Control Panel the panel can be locked and unlocked see the Instruction Manual CP 15 Control Panel available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Locking the panel prohibits access to the system and can prevent accidental switching The password can be set either with the control panel see the nstruction Manual CP 15 Control Panel or with XNConnect see below If a password has been created and downloaded to the system from XNConnect a new password can be set from the control panel to replace it however the previous one must be entered f
159. pensate for the overall cable length To adjust the gain and peak using the CatPro RX Module 1 On the Source PC open the test image pdf file that corresponds to the resolution of the Source PC 2 Route the source to the destination The test image appears on the Destination Monitor the image will be distorted FIG 64 Test image on Destination Monitor with distorted display es E 3 Ifthe Destination Monitor s brightness needs to be increased or decreased turn the Gain potentiometer until the desired brightness is reached 4 Ifthe picture is not sharp enough turn the Peak potentiometer Increasing the peak removes the graininess The image will still be skewed FIG 65 Test image adjusted for gain and peak image still skewed If the skew was adjusted previously restore the default settings before proceeding adjust skew by turning the knob fully counterclockwise for R G and B in the steps below and save Additional potentiometer fine tuning may be necessary after adjusting skew Skew and Volume The Adjust knob on the CatPro RX Module can be used to compensate for the skew inherent in the supported cables types by adjusting the video signal to eliminate the skew It also adjusts the volume A small screwdriver works well for turning and pressing the knob The knob does not have a mechanical start or stop point If the LED blinks when the knob is turned the setting has reached its minimum or maximum adju
160. pplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoPatch products e Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure e Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily accessible e Make sure the product is on or attached to a stable surface e Turn off equipment before linking pieces together unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation For safety and signal integrity use a grounded external power source and a grounded power connector e Turn off and unplug an enclosure before adding or removing boards unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation To avoid shock or potential ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to equipment make sure you are properly grounded before touching components inside an AMX AutoPatch product Information et directives de s curit importantes Veuillez vous conformer aux directives de s curit ci dessous lorsque vous installez et utilisez votre appareil AMX AutoPatch Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l installation du fonctionnement ou de la r paration de votre appareil AMX AutoPatch veuillez consulter la documentation accompagnant l appareil e Lisez attentivement toutes les directives avant d installer et d utiliser les appareils AMX AutoPatch Le voltage doit tre appropri l appareil AMX AutoPatch
161. put connectors are numbered separately The HDMI I O board has 8 input connectors and 8 output connector for an 8x8 configuration Custom enclosures may contain other I O boards for additional signal types To connect HDMI connectors 1 Attach HDMI connectors to HDMI receptacles C23 oc C 2e 3E 33085 E156 SEIS e 7 FIG 41 Attach HDMI connectors to HDMI receptacles Executing a Test Switch for an HDMI I O Board For HDMI boards the system stores sink information when a switch is executed and retains that information even after the switch is disconnected Therefore we recommend becoming familiar with how HDMI switching works in an Optima by reading the rest of this chapter before executing a test switch Then execute the test switch to verify the system is working correctly disconnect the test switch and clear the sink key cache see page 83 before finishing the installation Overview Optima Systems with HDMI The Optima HDMI I O board provides true matrix switching for complete distribution of high resolution digital video and embedded audio cannot breakaway the audio from 8 sources to any or all of 8 destinations Full HDMI support allows 1080p protected entertainment content to be switched freely while high resolution capabilities 1900x1200 provide the advantage of being able to use this solution to switch hig
162. r enclosures with front control panels 3 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the enclosure repeat for multiple enclosure systems 4 Plug the other end of the power cord s into a power strip we recommend a 30 A power strip that is turned off 5 Turn on the power strip to all enclosures if applicable The Power Indicator on the front of the enclosure s illuminates If applicable Apply power to any external control device system Apply power to the source and destination devices The Comm indicator on the front of the enclosure s blinks green to indicate Ethernet traffic on the system For startup information on specific types of control before executing a test switch see page 28 The system is ready for a test switch See Executing a Test Switch on page 36 Note For information on checking the software and hardware version see page 133 Control Panel Startup After applying power and turning on the enclosure s the LCD on the control panel illuminates and displays the menu screen FIG 16 and FIG 17 illustrate examples of control panel startup screens The system is ready for a test switch see page 36 CP 15 Function Menu screen indicator AUTOPATCH OPTIMA FIG 16 CP 15 startup screen CP 20A Main Menu screen High Performance Signal Routing indicator BH
163. r multiple enclosure systems each enclosure will be numbered e g Chassis 1 of 3 on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle Attaching Digital Audio Cables Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its own switching matrix To attach S PDIF digital audio input and output cables 1 Insert S PDIF digital audio coaxial plugs into the S PDIF digital audio jacks FIG 49 S PDIF coaxial connector TosLink optical connector o 8 C2 7 ROC GOoOOQG CAAA CCCCAA FIG 49 Attaching S PDIF and TosLink digital audio connectors To attach TosLink digital audio input and output cables 1 Remove the protective caps from the TosLink jacks 2 Insert TosLink digital audio optical plugs into the TosLink digital audio jacks FIG 49 ee s ei Stereo Audio I O Boards Applicability Notice Pom prim oon oo Log E BIETET ommo m mmm m DIDI TDI E J Imm 1 FIG 50 A stereo audio board shown with two video boards This chapter pertains to Optima stereo audio input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below provides information on the types of stereo audio boards and the
164. rces and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 51 Optima Stereo Audio Input Connectors 5 Term Wiring Output Connectors 4 1 2 3 4 0 OVO Grey Ground Source unbalanced U Destination balanced wired unbalanced wired unbalanced JA Source balanced Destination balanced Destination unbalanced wired unbalanced wired balanced wired unbalanced Source balanced wired balanced FIG 52 Options for source to Optima to destination 5 term wiring 3 Adjusting Output Volume Volume Digital Gain Output volume can be adjusted using either a control panel with volume adjustment see the control panel s Instruction Manual or BCS Basic Control Structure commands from an external controller BCS Volume Adjustment Volume can be adjusted using one of three BCS command methods Absolute Relative or Increment Decrement Directions for adjusting volume using the Absolute Method adjusting volume fo a specific decibel level are given below Information and instructions for the other two methods can be found in the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com To adjust volume using the BCS Absolute Method 1 Enter the Volume Absolute command using the format below Replace
165. rd Janet HyperTerminal lO x File Edit View Cal Transfer Help ole e alB El scrv3i4 4 Hardware Boards detected io boards count 5 board 1 40d5 board 2 40d5 board 3 40d5 board 4 40fc board 5 4180 expansion boards count 1 board 1 00a0 board 2 0000 APWeb Board ID 00a0 gt Connected 0 00 33 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS uum Capture Print ech 7 O Enter the diagnostic command scrv3i3 Verify that one of the type lines displays the following configuration BCS mode RS232 port 57600 8 1 N E NS or BCS mode RS232 port 57600 8 1 N NE NS Janet HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help ng e ala el scrv3i3 3 Communication Interfaces count 3 interface 1 detected type BCS mode RS232 port 57600 8 1 N E NS interface 2 detected type MCF5272 FEC Ethernet Controller Interface configuration interface 3 detected type Neuron bridge v1 0 3 Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect ScROLL caes Num Capture Print ech 7 If APWeb opens but the Home page displays a message that says There is no VM configuration information available O Log on APWeb using the Network Administrator s user name and password found in the Instruction Manual APWeb Interface Click the Configuration link Check to be sure that Force VM Discovery is turned on Q If Force VM Discovery is not on check i
166. recis SD an Epica DG Epica DGX 32 or Epica DGX 144 enclosure with the appropriate cable because they all use Ethernet 10Base T 10 100 connectors for linking see page 24 An Optima can be linked to 10Base 2 enclosures e g Modula Modula CatPro Epica 128 or Epica 256 enclosures using a 10Base T to 10Base 2 Media Ethernet Converter and cables see page 25 A switch or hub is required to link systems that include at least three Optima enclosures or include two Optima enclosures and at least one other enclosure with a 10Base T connector or include one Optima enclosure and two or more enclosures with 10Base T connectors see page 26 Network Segments The network segments the physical network sections as determined by hardware of a linked system determine the total distance between all the enclosures in a linked system A switch hub or a media converter indicates the start of a new network segment For more information regarding network segments see the directions for the individual type of system 10Base T RJ 45 network segments cannot exceed 100 ft 30 5 m 10Base 2 BNC network segments cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m Important Enclosures must be cabled correctly after linking To ensure that the correct signal cables are attached to the correct enclosure check the AutoPatch Connector Guide that shipped with the system as well as the system enclosure numbers on the rear of each enclosure Enclosures and Ethernet
167. routing state of the entire system Important These commands apply to the routing state of the entire system All HDMI boards in the system receive the request These commands cannot be sent to a specific board or specific input The board s CPU must be in a ready state before the command is sent The ready state can be determined on the splash screen ee ei E To persist Sink Key cache on all HDMI I O boards in a system 1 Enter scri4v3 The bcpu state board s CPU state must say ready Janet HyperTerminal 10 x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dia a3 cll es scri4v3 4 Hardware Boards detected switching drivers count 1 mtx driver 1 bcpu 4x4 driver on board 2 fpga Version 0xA3 bcpu version v1 0 0 v1 0 Board s CPU state interface version bcpu state ready X Print e 4 Connected 0 01 51 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture 2 Complete the procedure for initializing the system for InstaGate technology starting on page 81 3 Enter app persists the empty cache The Optima will warm boot and display its boot screen Command to Clear Persistence of the Sink Key Cache The HDMI I O board uses the BCS command Get to clear the sink key cache on all of its inputs Note that the response to the et command is ev Note The command also clears the routing state of the entire sys
168. s Name New Preset Preset Number fi Name Preset 1 Cancel 3 Optional Enter a different preset number local presets do not need to be numbered sequentially 4 Enter a name for the new preset 5 Click OK The Modify Preset dialog box opens 6 For the first switch click the source channel input and one or more destination channels outputs Select multiple destination channels by holding down the Control key while selecting the channels Modify Preset Source Channels Preset Information Destination Channels Available Channels Number 1 Available Channels The Assignment column shows Name Preset 1 Ch090 em three switches that will be O ChD004 Ch0003 O Ch000 executed as part of Preset 1 Assign Switch Input 2 to Output 1 Clear Source Input 3 to Output 3 and Output 4 Clear Destination lt S Reconnect Disconnected Channels Channel Channel Name The Disconnected Channels box shows that Output 2 will be disconnected as part of Preset 1 7 Click the Assign Switch button The input appears in the Assignment column of the Destination Channels list the switch will execute when the local preset is executed 8 Disconnect inputs or outputs as part of the local preset by selecting either the source or destination channel and clicking the Disconnect button The input or output appears in its corresponding Disconnected Channels list the input or output will be disconnect
169. s transmitting and the cache is cleared This process will continue indefinitely until one of the Optima s downstream sinks has been unplugged bringing the number back to 16 the Optima s sink limit uidi DE Four Examples of HDCP Source Sink Support FIG 42 through FIG 45 The next four figures illustrate system setups in which the source device supports a maximum of 3 sinks downstream of the first repeater R1 with varying numbers of repeaters and destinations lt D1 nom me pondo PUE Optima Repeater Source Device D3 Destination Devices ETT downstream of R1 FIG 42 Example 1 Source device supports 3 sinks three destination devices Destination Devices D1 R1 S R2 n n Co as opa TER Optima Repeater w Repeater Source Device ooo O LLLI m FIG 43 Example 2 Source device supports 3 sinks R2 and two destination devices downstream of R R2 _ P ar D Destination Device m m LC AA need lo Econ iS R1 Repeater cco O C FIG 44 Example 3 Source device supports 3 sinks R2 R3 and one destination device downstre
170. s free of static charges as possible Grounding straps conductive smocks and conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static charges without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident ESD protective equipment can be obtained from 3M Desco Richmond Technology Plastic Systems and other such vendors Important Safety Information and Instructions When using and installing your AMX AutoPatch product adhere to the following basic safety precautions For more information about operating installing or servicing your AMX AutoPatch product see your product documentation e Read and understand all instructions before using and installing AMX AutoPatch products Use the correct voltage range for your AMX AutoPatch product There are no user serviceable parts inside an AMX AutoPatch product service should only be done by qualified personnel Ifyou see smoke or smell a strange odor coming from your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power su
171. sert wires into XNNet connector on the CPU 5 Tighten both screws and plug the connector back into the CPU 6 Ifnot already on apply power first to the Optima enclosure before applying power to the XNNet device see Applying Power and Startup page 33 7 Execute a switch to ensure the Optima is working properly see Executing a Test Switch page 36 Attaching Input and Output Cables Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of an Optima enclosure the inputs for sources are on the left side of each board and the outputs for destinations are on the right side of the board Video BNC connectors are color coded the white connectors are inputs and the black connectors are outputs The number and type of connectors depend on the number and type of input output boards Input and output connectors are numbered separately The connector numbers for each board read left to right and are either directly above or below the connector or connector pair This numbering pattern continues on each board FIG 15 For control purposes signals can only be routed from inputs on one board to outputs on the same board because each board in an Optima has its own switching matrix When attaching input and output signal cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Connector Guide that ships with the system The guide shows where to attach each si
172. signal paths e g component signals each of the signals will be displayed and each signal path will display an appended number In the example shown FIG 79 the connector for input six contains two signal paths for an S Video signal e S VidV IN 006 1 for the Y signal path e S VidV IN 006 2 for the c signal path E XNConnect Untitled XCL Configuration file File Edit View Virtual Matrix Configure Communication Help Dau Hardware Virtual Matrices E ZUM 0x0001 E Sources s I Ch 0001 lI Ch 0002 s I Ch 0003 I Ch 0004 s I Ch 0005 mm I Ch 0006 I Ch 0007 m 1 Ch 0008 e Destinations mm O Ch 0001 zh O Ch nnn Virtual Channel E Name Ch 0006 Input Connectors pergaNane Comes Fs S Video V IN 005 1 S Video V IN 006 2 FIG 79 Input connector properties showing two signal paths for one S Video connector Modifying an xcl Configuration File Modifying an xcl configuration file with XNConnect involves entering information in a field or in a series of dialog boxes A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the possible modifications This section provides instructions for three common tasks modifying channel names setting the control panel password and configuring local presets For complete coverage of configuration related tasks see the XNConnect Help file Modifying Source and Destination
173. sssssssssssssssssssssssseeeees 7 PssdciuihsaercmE 7 dsDic emet E 9 Front VieW 11 Rear dl eS 11 Optima General Specifications 3 erri eerie dere Inte etae reset e pasen poko eaae aureo noe ke eoe pagis 14 Configuration Information and Control Options eese eee eene eee 15 System Diagnostics et TRIILIQED LE 16 Installation and SSG WD iesivivER Urt YROHMUNEVEM QUIM MEL enoe NU TM rxMI SU Ea 17 Site Recommendations 5 22 e eene ker ee ore cessceotscersslseusececeasduptetsdcavsuntcesesascabersesadeeoeoes 17 General Hazard Precautions 1 o eerte uicit Een ne o hex Rn oto tn e aab u ein ESENES re en REKS 17 Unpacking 18 Rack Installation and System Setup eese ee eene nennen nnne nennt anite nen KEES 19 Linking Enclosures 2 2 eerte eter Reels en etie yu n ether e EN eene cesa eria eua reae e pRR usen aue SaS 22 Attaching External Controllers sc cc cccccsccssccccetsosesceteasescbstcectanpestsecoetsscpesteseseudecessuvonteceonssess 28 Attaching Input and Output Cables eese eene eene nnne nennen einen nnne 32 Applying Power and Startup ccsic tcccecesescectecseosecectecsenseececteressnobieetasdensesceedouccerseudoasecessvsasee 33 Executing EB Aue
174. stem ee ee Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways Breakaway virtual matrices can be created from an existing virtual matrix allowing signals to be switched independently The most common reason for creating virtual matrix breakaways is to configure a system so that video and audio signals can be switched separately The information in the dialog boxes for this section is based on the following scenario The original system was configured to switch RGBHV and stereo signals together on Virtual Matrix 0 and now they need to be switched independently Two additional virtual matrices VM for RGBHV and VM 2 for stereo audio are created to allow the video and audio to switch independently breakaway Note For additional information on creating breakaways see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press the F1 key To create the first breakaway 1 Right click the VM that the breakaways will be created from 2 From the shortcut menu select Define VM Breakaways The Define VM Breakaways dialog box appears Optional Under the Create New Breakaway section change the number name and description 4 From the Available Signals list select the signal s to be included to select multiple signals hold down the Control key and click Add Signal The signals appear in the Current Signals list Currently Defined Breakaways list Define VM Breakaways r Current Virtual Matrix N
175. step regarding this screw FIG 88 Remove 5 screws and rack ear 4 screws Note f the screw circled in red in Step 1 is silver or if a silver screw was shipped with the new board s be sure to screw it into the same hole in Step 6 of the Adding I O Boards procedure on page 151 2a Remove the three screws indicated from the bottom of the enclosure 2b Remove the expansion plate two screws Expansion plate Screw will be in one of these 2 holes FIG 89 Remove 3 screws and expansion plate 2 screws 3a Carefully pull the CPU board unit straight out of the enclosure frame 3b Pull up on the CPU board wiggling slightly to loosen it from the board unit Tip the board unit to the left for Step 4 Avoid pins when pulling out and when pulling up Board unit FIG 90 Pull CPU board unit straight out and remove CPU 4a Remove the side screw 4b Remove the side slide key Stand the board unit on the slide key end for Steps 5 and 6 in Side slide key Wee wt Wee FIG 91 Remove side screw and slide key O Remove the two center slide keys Position with gold card edges at top Spacers Spacers not connected to boards fall free when slide keys are removed Center slide keys FIG 92 Remove center slide keys 2 6a Remove the screw s indicated 6b Remove the board s
176. stment point The CatPro RX Module ships with factory defined default settings of no skew delay for the skew on R G and B and for unity gain on volume Once the adjustment process has been successfully completed and saved the new settings replace the factory settings The system will restore the new settings whenever power is cycled If necessary restore the video factory default by adjusting the R G and B fully counterclockwise and restore unity gain by adjusting the audio six clicks left from full on which is blinking press the Adjust knob to save To abort the adjustment procedure at any time 1 Hold the Adjust knob down until the LED turns amber then release the knob The LED blinks 3 times and the RX Module reverts to its previous settings Cycling power on the CatPro RX Module during the adjustment procedure will have the same effect Individual settings are not stored in memory until all adjustments Steps 2 through 10 below have been made To adjust the skew and volume using the CatPro RX Module 1 Ifthe gain and peak have not already been adjusted complete the steps on page 102 2 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns red the module is placed in Red Skew Adjust mode 3 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the red color bars align as closely as possible with the green color bars 4 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns green the module is placed in Green Skew Adjust mode M
177. sword sequence must be used to lock and unlock the control panel 7 From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with a new name to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified Creating Local Presets A local preset is a predetermined collection of switches on the same virtual matrix to be routed simultaneously Executing a local preset affects only those inputs and outputs specified not the whole system Local presets are defined using XNConnect and can be executed using a control panel local or remote or using BCS commands as part of a macro in APControl 3 0 or APWeb or entered in a terminal emulation program The process for creating local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming and modifying presets The Optima supports a maximum of 16 local presets ee e The instructions following are for creating a local preset For detailed information on modifying and deleting local presets see the XNConnect Help file To create a new local preset 1 Inthe Virtual Matrices view right click the virtual matrix the preset will be created for and select Manage Local Presets from the shortcut menu The Manage Local Presets dialog box opens Manage Local Presets r Virtual Matix Number p Name Optima YM 1 r Existing Presets 1 Assigned Switches S Eea tat Ta pesi 2 Click the Name New button The Name New Preset dialog box open
178. t on and click the Reboot button O If the problem persists contact technical support see page 38 XNNet Expansion Board Applicability Notice XNNet expansion board CE to tote EE IO EDJ eo FIG 72 XNNet expansion board This chapter pertains to the Optima 2 RU XNNet expansion board SA1046 310 Overview An XNNet expansion board is required to attach an external XNNet device to an Optima 2 RU enclosure An XNNet device is any device that sends and receives XNNet protocol over the Remote XNNet port AMX AutoPatch XNNet control devices include remote control panels e g the CP 15 and CP 20A AMX AutoPatch XNNet accessory devices include Single Bus Controllers SBCs and Preset SBCs Note Optima 3 RU enclosures have a Remote port on the CPU Board Ordered with System If ordered with the system the XNNet board is installed at the factory For information on connecting a device to the XNNet board see page 117 Board Ordered as Upgrade to System If the board is ordered as an upgrade for an existing system it will need to be installed For instructions on installing an expansion board see page 116 XNNet Device Ordered with System If an XNNet device is included in the order see the device s documentatio
179. t par une d charge lectrostatique veillez ce le dispositif oit bien reli la terre avant de toucher les composantes se trouvant l int rieur d un appareil AMX AutoPatch Notices Copyright Notice AMX 2011 Rev G all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of AMX Copyright protection claimed extends to AMX hardware and software and includes all forms and matters copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or herein after granted including without limitation material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons screen display looks etc Reproduction or disassembly of embodied computer programs or algorithms is expressly prohibited Liability Notice No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication AMX assumes no responsibility for error or omissions No liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice US FCC Notice The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that
180. tations and conditions for operating an Optima on a company LAN Local Area Network f your AMX account has the required permissions you can download APControl from www amx com 3 BCS Serial Control Protocol The Optima can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII characters via its Control RS 232 serial port AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure protocol for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal running on a PC For information on BCS commands see the nstruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers A third party controller can also be attached to an Optima enclosure If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for operating instructions Note Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX s AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface library that supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XNNet protocol in use System Diagnostics For system diagnostics the Optima uses a programmer s interface which displays in a splash screen Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics The Optima displays system information in its splash screen for d
181. tem Important All HDMI boards in the system receive the request This command cannot be sent to a specific board or to specific inputs To clear persistence of sink key cache on all HDMI I O boards in a system 1 Enter scri4v3 The bcpu state board s CPU state must say ready 2 EnterGet clears the cache and disconnects all currently routed signals Note that the response to the et command is ev 3 Enter app persists the empty cache HDMI I O Board 84 Optima Instruction Manual S PDIF and TosLink Digital Audio I O Boards Applicability Notice T2 idol 6 6666690 0 o 0 6 6 o O O CERERI HER EH HET oee 666 Ommnn oo 6 our Mitts 66 emn 6 EXON ITTY Secce carde TCT FIG 48 S PDIF and TosLink digital audio I O boards shown with a Y c board This chapter pertains to Optima digital audio input output boards with S PDIF coaxial and TosLink optical connectors contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems S PDIF and TosLink Digital Audio I O Boards Note Specifications for the following boards are listed below and on page 86 Configuration Board Part 8x8 S PDIF coaxial FG1046 458 8x8 TosLink optical FG1046 455 8x8 4 S PDIF 4 TosLink coaxial and optical FG1046 461 TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation S
182. term virtual matrix or level may appear on the LCD screen When controlling an Optima these terms are interchangeable AMX Control Device For executing and disconnecting switches using an AMX control device see the specific control device documentation APControl 3 0 or APWeb Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3 0 are found in its Help file For directions for executing switches using APWeb see the Instruction Manual APWeb Interface E LEAAAA G L a BCS Commands To enter BCS commands the system must be attached to a serial control device see Attaching External Controllers on page 28 running a terminal emulation program e g Windows HyperTerminal The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other For setting information see the table on page 30 When using HyperTerminal command characters are entered and sent to the enclosure s CPU the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure responds When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal the command has been successfully executed The following test switch routes Input 1 to Output 2 on Level 0 or use the level indicated on your system s AutoPatch Connector Guide To execute a test switch using BCS commands 1 Enter the following BCS command line CLOI102T When the T appears the system has successf
183. tes each source to all destinations Each one to all command can take up to as much as a minute and a half to complete It is normal for the remaining monitors to lose and then regain content as each new output is added CI10 T CI20 T QI3O T CIA4O T CISO T CI60 T GQI7O T CI80 T Or Route each input to all runtime intended outputs with BCS commands As the process is completed the keys for the destination devices are stored in the Optima HDMI input s sink key cache The HDMI I O board caches the keys and continuously sends them to the source in a cumulative manner even if the source is only connected to a single output at a time If that single input has been switched to more of the outputs than its sink key cache will support the source device will fail Time for initial authentication can vary noticeably for different source and destination devices Note For additional information on BCS commands see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com The HDMI Board s Sink Key Cache If you need to persist the sink key cache on the HDMI board or clear persistence of the cache follow the instructions provided This procedure requires a terminal program such as HyperTerminal Command to Persist Save Sink Key Cache The HDMI I O board uses the BCS command app warm boot to save the sink key cache on all of its inputs Note The command also persists the
184. the failure condition in which HDCP authentication fails to occur varies by source device manufacturer and may manifest itself in one of several ways e g snow static a solid color no image at all or a flashing image where the image changes back and forth at a high speed from the correct image to a black screen As soon as a source is switched to one more output than it can support the protected content will not be transmitted to any of the routed sinks To determine sink support maximum up to 8 on a source device 1 Connect the source device to an input on the Optima and connect destination devices to all 8 outputs 2 Establish serial control between the Optima and the PC with a null modem serial cable via the Control port see page 29 3 Using your preferred method of control send a command to make sure all outputs are disconnected from the input for the source device 4 Onthe PC open HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation program and enter Get to clear any keys for supported sinks that may be cached within the InstaGate layer Note that the response to the et command is ev Note During this process the destination device must be connected directly to the output of the matrix switcher and not going through additional equipment e g a repeater 5 Execute a switch to the first display device connected to the Optima i e add a sink to the source A delay in the display of the video image of approximate
185. ting configuration file if you find it necessary to modify the file for any reason A new virtual matrix can be created for new or existing hardware in a system Rather than making changes to an existing virtual matrix you can create a new one that uses the same board s When creating a VM to replace an existing one delete the old VM or if reuse is likely change its number Always exercise caution and make a backup copy before deleting any part of the existing file Optional To delete an existing VM 1 Using Save As under the File menu make a backup copy of the current file with a new name and save it to the PC 2 Rightclick the VM and select Delete Process Overview Creating a new virtual matrix involves creating virtual channels which must be assigned to the physical connectors and grouped into a virtual matrix For more information on virtual matrices see page 135 Four dialog boxes are used for creating a virtual matrix The first is for assigning the signals to the VM the second for assigning the signals to the physical matrix the third for selecting the connector assignment method and the fourth for completing the connector assignments To access the Help file regarding an open dialog box press F1 Assign the signals Check that the virtual Select the signals for the new VM to the physical matrix so that the signals are grouped into virtual channels Use a pattern to assign the physical
186. tional setup information 6 Apply power to the system according to the power up procedure see Applying Power and Startup on page 33 Note We recommend using a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner 7 Execute a test switch to be sure the system is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 36 8 When the test switch works correctly attach the remaining source and destination devices Installation Options Additional installation tasks may include creating the following Custom channel names See page 125 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Local presets See page 126 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Global presets See the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com 8x8 DVI Installation If the system contains 8x8 DVI boards additional setup information may apply e Ifnecessary EDID Programmer software is available for re programming DVI 8x8 boards see page 155 The EDID Programmer is located on the AMX AutoPatch CD also available at Www amx com e Ifusing the four high amperage output connectors on an 8x8 DVI board to power the first four destination devices see page 67 8x8 HDMI Installation If the system contains 8x8 HDMI boards additional setup information may apply e We recommend priming the system for InstaGate technology which will significantly reduce the HDCP lat
187. tment The image on the Destination Monitor may be unclear or distorted due to the cable length Adjustments are made on the CatPro RX Module to clear the image and compensate for the skew Use the potentiometers to adjust the gain and peak and use the Adjust knob to adjust the skew and volume Gain and Peak pots Adjust knob for skew and volume AVB RX CATPRO HD15 FG1010 48 01 CAT 5 ol e e o prr FIG 63 CatPro RX Receiver Module FG1010 48 01 LED for Adjust knob Tip Be sure that the source device sending the signal to the display monitor or device has a sharp picture before you start Test Image Files Test image pdf files for adjusting the display are provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that shipped with the CatPro RX Module s The test file is opened on the Source PC and subsequently displays on the Destination Monitor The file names for the test image pdf begin with the resolution 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 etc and end with SkewPattern e g 1280x1024SkewPattern pdf Select the file with the resolution that corresponds to the resolution of the source signal ideally this should be the native resolution of the Destination Monitor Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the test image pdf file It is a free software program available online at www adobe com Gain and Peak The Gain and Peak potentiometers on the CatPro RX Module are used to help com
188. to an enclosure 1 Unplug the enclosure s power cord in multiple enclosure systems turn off all power switches and unplug all enclosures 2 Remove the screws holding the expansion plate Remove the expansion plate 4 Insert the APWeb board into the empty expansion slot aligning the board between the upper and lower guides inside the slot pushing until the board is flush with the rear of the enclosure FIG 70 x 1 COO 5 6 a 5 8 A A eC b b O6 8 a a c T TTT N 2 FIG 70 Insert APWeb board into expansion slot and replace screws 5 Replace the screws 6 For instructions on cabling and the power up sequence see page 111 Cabling and Applying Power After installing the APWeb board connect it to a LAN or a Network Interface Card NIC on a PC During the initial setup see below the APWeb board discovers the system After the initial setup it does not need to rediscover the system even if power is cycled If connecting to a PC the PC s settings may need to be changed contact your Network Administrator Communication Cable Requirements O LAN Connection Use an RJ 45 straight through patch cable O PC Connection NIC Card Use an RJ 45 crossover cable Connecting to a LAN or a PC Important AMX AutoPatch systems should only
189. tocol Stereo Audio I O Boards 92 Optima Instruction Manual RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O Boards with RX Modules Applicability Notice i AA hmmm 0 mmi a a FIG 53 An 8x8 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O board shown below an RGBHV HD 15 board and a stereo audio board This chapter pertains to Optima RGBHV Stereo to CatPro input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and custom systems The table below shows the types of RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards and their numbers RGBHV Stereo to CatPro I O Boards Note Specifications for the following boards are listed on page 94 Configuration Board Part 4x8 FG1046 581 8x8 FG1046 575 The outputs on the Optima CatPro boards act as transmitters T Xs and must be used in conjunction with a CatPro RGBHV Stereo Receiver RX Module FG1010 48 01 see below to make up a complete system For information on system setup see page 100 Note Specifications for the RX module are listed on page 96 AVB RX CATPRO HD15 ST FG1010 48 01 t CAT 5 AUDIO OUTPUT FIG 54 CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Module rear view RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Boards I O Boards Specificat
190. tput Signal Level Low 0 V High 5 V unterminated Sync Output Polarity Active high or low Output follows input polarity Audio Output Level max 8 dBu Audio Output Impedance lt 5 ohm Audio Output Volume Mute to 6 dB user adjustable at Adjustment Range CatPro RX Signal Types Input RGBHV Stereo Audio balanced or unbalanced Output CatPro RGBHV Stereo Audio unbalanced Connector Types Input HD 15 and pluggable 5 position terminal block Output Female RJ 45 Supported Twisted Pair Cable Category cable 5 5e 6 6e and STP Types All measurements taken using Cat5e Signals displayed using a resolution of 1600x1200 at 60 Hz may exhibit slightly visible background noise in certain circumstances particularly with LCD monitors Note Skew free cable is not recommended for use with AMX AutoPatch equipment ee EDID Resolutions Supported through Local DDC Standard and established timings are provided in the tables below Standard Timings Standard Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Max Identification ID 1 1600x1200 This is the preferred timing 75 Hz identified in the EDID ID 2 640x480 120 Hz ID 3 1024x768 120 Hz ID 4 1280x1024 85 Hz ID 5 800x600 120 Hz ID 6 1152x864 120 Hz ID 7 1600x1200 60 Hz ID 8 1280x800 60 Hz Additional resolutions may be supported through local DDC Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate Established Timings Resolutio
191. ts 1 2 3 and 4 e VM 3 The source connected to the input in blue Input 8 supports only 3 sinks and can be routed to any or all of the outputs in blue on VM 3 Outputs 5 6 and 7 Note When an input is routed to an output that is already receiving a signal on a different VM the previous signal is disconnected and the new one takes its place Troubleshooting Audio Before troubleshooting audio it helps to understand how the system handles EDID information The Optima reads the destination s EDID to verify that it is HDMI capable The source reads and adapts to the EDID on the Optima HDMI input connector The factory default EDID is set to support Dolby DTS and high PCM frequencies This EDID can be modified by using one of the methods described under Possible Solutions on the next page Important The Optima does not pass the EDID information from the destination back to the source which means the source does not know what the destination s EDID is nor can the source make any destination dependent changes Audio Problems If the destination device does not output the audio or if the audio crackles it may indicate that the destination device does not support all of the features in the default EDID on the Optima HDMI input connector Some sources can choose what signal types audio and video they are sending to a destination based on the destination s EDID Therefore connecting the source directly to the destination m
192. tual matrices see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press F1 To create a joined virtual matrix 1 From the Virtual Matrix menu select Join Virtual Matrices 2 Selectthe first VM to be joined and click Add 3 Select the second VM to be joined and click Add Repeat for any additional VMs Select the first VM and click Add Repeat for the next VM The VM s default number and default name can be changed Create Joined Virtual Matrix Select Sources and or Destinations Virtual Matrix Identifiers Number JAM Created From Available Virtual Matrices Assigned to Joined Virtual Matrix 1 S Video VM1 oy Composite VM2 3 Stereo VM3 Ar Al lt lt Remove Join Directions v Sources e I Destinations 2 T7 Vet calinterval Sync Click OK Join Channels All Channels Specific Channels Optional Under Virtual Matrix Identifiers change the number and name Check the Sources and Destinations check boxes so that both are joined in the new VM Click OK Load the configuration file onto the system see page 128 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the sy
193. uired to authenticate that sink is greatly reduced and protected content is displayed with less delay Note Some destination devices have a longer lag time than others between receiving a signal and displaying that signal Although InstaGate significantly reduces latency in the matrix switcher it cannot reduce the inherent lag time of a device When the system is initially set up each first time switch to an output must go through the lengthy authentication process After the initial authentication the system remembers the destination device and significantly reduces the latency Note f necessary EDID Programmer software located on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com is available for re programming the HDMI connectors see page 155 We recommend using either of the following procedures at installation or whenever source and or destination devices are changed so that the system is primed to accept all destinations given any limitations on the number of sinks each source supports see page 75 To initialize prime system for InstaGate technology with control panel or software p y gy p Note The following process can take up to as much as a minute and a half for each one to all routing command to complete It is normal for the remaining monitors to lose content as each new output is added 1 Check to be sure all source and destination devices attached to the HDMI board are powered up 2 Route each input to all of
194. ully executed the command If any other characters appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the Instruction Manual BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com DVI I O Board 8x8 only After a test switch for an 8x8 DVI board has executed successfully the image may need to be adjusted with the EDID Programmer software that is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com see page 155 Installation Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly C Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure If it is not illuminated check the power cords Q Verify the status of the test switch If using BCS commands enter SLOO2T If SLOO2T 1 appears the test switch is routed If the status returns as routed correctly the system established a connection between the specified input and output connectors within the enclosure C Check all link and signal connections on the rear of the enclosure s to make sure everything is physically set up correctly C Check all power switches on the source and destination devices to make sure they are all turned on Q Check all signal connections on the source and destination devices to make sure everything is physically set up correctly Q Isolate source and destination equipment and ca
195. umber p Na r Currently Defined Breakaways vM Name Description X Signals Audio follow Vide Description New Virtual Matrix The VM s default number name and description can be changed r Create New Breakaway Number 4 Available Signals Breakaway VM Description Click Add Signal Current Signals Signals added appear here Click Create Breakaway Select the signal s 5 Click Create Breakaway Do not close the dialog box The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list To create the second breakaway 6 Optional Under the Create New Breakaway section change the number name and description 7 From the Available Signals list select the signal s to be included to select multiple signals hold down the Control key and click Add Signal The signals appear in the Current Signals list 8 Click Create Breakaway The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list 9 Click OK to finalize the assignments 10 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 128 11 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified ap Caution The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system Creating a New Virtual Matrix Important Save a backup copy of the exis
196. ustom xcl configuration file modifications local presets passwords etc To restore the automatically constructed configuration 1 Connect the system to a PC see page 29 2 Opena terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal 3 Enter def to restore the configuration 4 Wait for a V to be returned may take several seconds Device Discovery Support XNConnect v2 10 0 supports Device Discovery firmware v1 4 0 or higher is required Typically the default configuration string generated by XNConnect is all that is necessary However certain conditions may warrant a custom string such as the need to limit the VMs that are available for control by the AMX control system Or a need may exist to limit the features available for a system e g omitting the ability to adjust input gain but leaving support for output volume To customize the configuration string see the XNConnect Help file topic Device Discovery Config String Input A Appendix A Managing Configuration Files 130 Optima Instruction Manual Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component Information The Optima displays system information in its splash screen for diagnostic purposes The information indicates the current status and well being of the system components Janet HyperTerminal AEE File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dl 23 sole es Command entered to display minimal 1 Enclosure AutoP
197. ut or output BNC connector Terminating Connectors For optimal performance attach 75 ohm terminating connectors to all unused outputs on SD SDI and HD SDI boards FIG 35 75 ohm termination connectors 3 c 5 c5 amp 5 FIG 35 Add 75 ohm termination connectors to unused outputs Make sure the SD SDI or HD SDI digital video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Digital video boards look identical to each other and to standard and wideband 300 MHz video and HV sync boards but the AutoPatch Connector Guide identifies them SD SDI and HD SDI Digital Video I O Boards 60 Optima Instruction Manual DVI Digital Visual Interface I O Boards Applicability Notice E 8x8 DVI I O boards Lov DVI I O boards This chapter pertains to Optima DVI input output boards contained in pre engineered systems and FIG 36 Optima 8x8 and 4x4 DVI input output boards custom systems The table below provides information on the types of DVI boards and their numbers DVI I O Boards Configuration Board Part Note Specifications for the 4x4 board are listed on page 62 4x4 FG1046 479 Note Specifications for the 8x8 board are listed on page 64 8x8 FG1046 659 Overview The Optima 4x4 and 8
198. utes From the File menu select Save to save the discovered configuration information to the PC From the File menu select Save As and save an xcl file with a new name to the PC We recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified The discovered configuration is ready to be modified Whenever changes are made the new file must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes see page 128 Opening an xcl Configuration File The process of modifying an xcl configuration file starts by opening it with XNConnect or discovering system information see above After the modifications are complete the new configuration information must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes Important Even if XNConnect is already on your PC install the newest version that shipped on the same CD as the xcl configuration file We strongly recommend uninstalling the old version of XNConnect before installing a new version ap Caution Use XNConnect only if you need to load or reload the xcl configuration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specification Make a copy of the original file every time the file is modified To open an xcl file 1 Launch XNConnect see page 121 2 From the Getting Started dialog box click Open Configuration File If the dialog box does not appear from the File menu select Open 3 Usethe standard Open dialog box to locate and open the xcl configuration file
199. vecpecseceesspssacetecesesteosveceensneoes 61 el 61 4x4 DVI I O Board Specifications eese esee nnne ntn n nns nnn nennen 62 8x8 DVI I O Board Specifications eee eese eene enne eene entes eee eten asata iederre 64 Attaching Cables p 66 8x8 DVI Board Special Information esee eene eene eene nnne nnn nnne 67 Hi Amp DV Outputs ritate ier si Enna aen NOR NH REX ERES RENE EE RR URS BAR ERREER REA ERR EE DENN NIRE EXER dd do 67 HDMIVO Board c v 69 Applicability Notice ssir israe roto ii eo ette getto peur er erba rone soe oo CE ae Foe DU ne ese UP OL ras depen Pere es eo seuss 69 HDMI I O Board Specifications erit noe ttt n n tope en ton te hex eio tno o abor enero ER Re ESS 70 Attaching Cables T 73 Overview Optima Systems with HDMI cesses eene eene eene nennen nnne tenen nennen 74 Supported Number of Sinks 1 tete eror seka Kea reap rN ER rE EEKE S eoe eo FKE so eR e nae ais DES 75 Troubleshooting Audio 5 2 rir ia e icta gene o aae sp ise eue 80 Initializing InstaGate Technology sssssssssesessssssesesessssssescsesesesesssscsesesesesesssseseseseseeseseseacaes 81 The HDMI Board s Sink Key Cache ss ccccersessieccessecanieicessectertrecnesecceetspeocoteosssaicerredeonuncers 82 S PDIF and TosLink Digital
200. verter Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the open end of the T connector on the Media Converter 9 Lo Ap Insert one end of the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the 10 100 RJ 45 Ethernet port on the Media Converter 9 Insert the other end ofthe RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the Multi Port Switch When power is applied to the enclosures the Ethernet connector LEDs illuminate indicating communication status see page 23 Applies to Modula Modula CatPro Epica 128 and Epica 256 enclosures The total length of all RG 58 coax cables between the Media Converter and the last enclosure in the daisy chain cannot exceed 10 ft 3 05 m Attaching External Controllers The Optima can be controlled by attaching an external control device that uses one of the communication protocols listed below e BCS Serial ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the serial port e XNNet AMX AutoPatch protocol via all ports including serial AMX AutoPatch control and accessory devices connect via the Remote XNNet connector e TCP IP See the APWeb Expansion Board chapter on page 107 or the APWeb Server Module s documentation on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com Important The Enc Link Ethernet RJ 45 connector on the CPU is not for a TCP IP connection This port is used for linking enclosures see page 22 External Control Options The communication protocols listed above are used for these
201. x8 DVI input output boards support digital single link DVI D signals The connectors on the DVI input and output boards allow for the use of cables from source and destination devices with either DVI D or DVI I connectors for DVI I the analog pins are not used see the DVI I connector pinout information on page 66 Both DVI boards also have local DDC Display Data Channel support with plug and play information provided by the Optima Distribution Matrix Special information applicable to the 8x8 board including software requirements and high amperage outputs starts on page 67 The DVI boards are pre loaded with the most common EDID settings to ensure proper functionality with source devices EDID Programmer software is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com search for EDID Library for use with the 8x8 boards to assist with in field programming if necessary see page 155 The 4x4 DVI board does not currently support the EDID Programmer 4x4 DVI I O Board Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 479 This board comes in a number of pre engineered systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Parameter Value Data Rate max 4 95 Gbps Pixel Clock max 165 MHz Resolution Support Up to 1600x1200 60 Hz refresh rate Signal Type DVI D Single Link DDC EDID Support EDID provided by the Optima HDCP Support No Input Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp Differential Input V
202. y e g in an APWeb interface Control Options Optima systems support three different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through the Control RS 232 port XNNet and TCP IP Several different control options are available and multiple control methods can be used on the same system Front Control Panel or Remote Control Panel AMX AutoPatch control panels either front or remote control an Optima s switches and attributes Although control panels are optional we recommend one per system for routing verification redundant control and troubleshooting If the system has a control panel see the applicable Instruction Manual for the control panel on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com AMX Control Devices The Optima is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the nstruction Manual for the specific interface AMX Control Software Optima enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software e APControl 3 0 for control and scheduling e Uses Control serial port located on the CPU e Runs on a PC connected to the Control port e Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD e APWeb Server TCP IP for control diagnostics and third party access e Uses an APWeb expansion board or uses the Control port located on the CPU for connecting to an APWeb Server Module e Accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer e Contact AMX regarding limi
203. y equipment 2 Attach Device 1 to Output 1 normal operation Attach Device 2 to Output 2 normal operation Attach Device 3 to Output 3 protection condition none of the three devices have power 3 Detach all three devices 4 Reattach Devices 1 and 2 normal operation and attach Device 4 normal operation 5 Replace or eliminate Device 3 The protection condition responds to a cumulative power draw For example the protection condition may occur after Device 4 is attached because its current draw puts the cumulative power draw over the board s limit not because Device 4 itself is defective It may be necessary to experiment with the order of reattaching devices One method to help isolate the defective device is to attach the devices in reverse order HDMI I O Board Applicability Notice F fm CO 0 9 C2 9D DOO Jc C 9 COCOCO 2 coek on co 2 COCOCQ asian plapa Ae 90 A ODR D a 4 J COCOCO 2 DOO GD OOM gt Q Coo Mm Dooc 1 OOO aoe cS 9 PB S38 eB 2 OOD GOO Ga C 5 DODO Cao 2co gt en C I c C COCOCO occ SAS e Em I a5 6 IJ Odo FIG 40 HDMI I O board in pre engineered system AVS OP 0808 JDO This board chapter pertains to the Optima HDMI I O Input Output board in pre engineered system AVS OP 0808 JDO The board can a
204. y to execute the one to all switch The keys turn blue Check each destination display to verify that the picture is present making note of any that are not HDMI connectors we recommend clearing the connector s sink key cache see page 83 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 for each remaining DVI input or Steps 3 through 7 for HDMI inputs PTH HDMI connectors we recommend persisting the connector s empty sink key cache see page 82 ee e Important f any destinations do not display a picture or the image is inaccurate distorted washed out pink or green or flickers or displays a format incompatibility message analysis or editing of their EDID data may be necessary prior to using the EDID Programmer A variety of freeware tools can be found on the web to help with these tasks For HDMI once any necessary EDID programming is completed we recommend that you prime the system for InstaGate technology which will significantly reduce the HDCP latency and interruptions on all displays in the system see page 81 Tip f you are experiencing audio problems it may be because you are trying to pass Dolby or DTS or high PCM frequency rates and the destination device does not support them If you are experiencing video problems it may be because you are trying to pass a video format that the destination device does not support In either of these cases reprogramming the EDID may help resolve the problem If EDID programming is nec

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