AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire - Manual (Page 50)

Octaire Control Panel Operation
46 Octaire Instruction Manual
Octaire Control Panel operations consist of the following four basic tasks:
Choosing a mode, submenu, or list: press the Function Key to access the Function menu.
Use the Control Dial and Select Key to choose the desired mode, submenu, or list.
Selecting
Inputs or outputs:
press the corresponding Input or Output Key. Selected keys will change
color or flash, depending on the routing state.
Values for fields (such as routing levels, volume, or preset values): use the Control Dial
and Select Key.
Executing a command: press the Take Key.
Labeling Input and Output Keys
Each Octaire system ships with a kit for custom labeling. Additional kits may be ordered separately.
The Octaire Control Panel Label Kit (KA1044-01) includes:
Perforated card stock sheets – Print, separate labels, and slide into holders.
Label holders – Attach to the front panel above each row of Input and Output Keys.
LCD Function menu label – Shows entire LCD menu structure (see Note on previous page).
The label template (an .xlt template formatted in Microsoft Excel) for labeling the input and output keys
is included on the AMX AutoPatch CD and is available at www.amx.com.
Tip: When the labels are ready to print, we recommend printing a sample on plain paper first.
To create and install labels for Input and Output Keys:
1. From the AMX AutoPatch CD, launch the Label Form Spreadsheet.xlt file.
2. Type the labels in the pre-formatted cells on the template according to the instructions in the
template (if desired, use standard Excel editing tools to alter font size, spacing, color, etc.).
Do not modify the cell size.
3. Save the file for future use (recommended).
4. Print the labels on the perforated sheets provided, using any standard laser printer.
5. Trim off the excess label insert material where indicated.
6. Separate the label strips at their perforations (bend both ways first).
7. Slide the first label strip into a plastic label holder (position with open edge of holder up).
8. Peel the adhesive backing off the label holder and press the holder firmly onto the control panel
above the appropriate Input or Output Keys. The silk screened labels on the front panel will aid in
label holder alignment.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the remaining labels.
FIG. 32 Custom labels
Slide label into
holder before
attaching to
Control Panel