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WelcomeWelcome to the 8Y-XL User’s Operation Manual. The User’s OperationManual is the second piece of a three piece documentation set:Installation an

Meet the 8Y-XLThe 8Y-XL Distribution Matrix is a highly versatile signal switchingdevice that can route audio, video, and digital signals. Each enclos

Meet the ManualThis manual contains five chapters and three appendices. Theinformation in this manual progresses from introducing the 8Y-XL inChapter

Terms to KnowBefore jumping into the technical details of this manual, you should befamiliar with the following terms:Basic Control Structure (BCS)BCS

SwitchA switch is an active connection between an input (source) signal andone or more output (destination) devices.XNNetXNNet is an internal communic

Introduction to the 8Y-XLAn 8Y-XL Distribution Matrix is composed of one or more enclosures.Enclosures are the structural basis of a matrix switcher.

1.1 Front of EnclosureAn enclosure can have either a blank front panel or a CP-10 ControlPanel (a front panel produced by AutoPatch that has an LCD sc

To use the CP-10 Control Panel, use the keys to choose commands andvalues from the Command Screen.To choose a command, push the key that corresponds w

Change KeyUse the Change key to switch signals. Press the Change key and theChange menu appears, prompting you for information about the switchyou wan

CAUTIONTo avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, makesure you are properly grounded before touching any internal material

1.2 Rear of EnclosureThe rear of the enclosure has the input and output connectors, CPU,expansion/control slots, power supply, and serial number (see

CPUThe CPU is in one of the expansion/control slots to the left of the outputconnectors and has connectors (ports) for attaching external controldevic

Executing SwitchesSwitches connect an input signal from a source device to an outputsignal(s) that goes to your destination device(s). The signals con

2.1 Executing SwitchesUsing the CP-10 Control PanelYou can execute switches from the CP-10 Control Panel by using thesteps below or by executing a loc

2. Press the Level key.The cursor appears after the Level prompt.3. Enter the number of the level where you want the switch to occur.4. Press the Inpu

6. Press the Output key.The cursor appears after the Output prompt.7. Enter the number of the output you want to receive the specifiedinput.If, at any

2.2 Executing SwitchesUsing BCS CommandsYou can only execute switches with BCS commands through a devicethat can connect to the serial connector on th

The following table shows the BCS command characters (keys) you willuse when executing switches. Appendix C gives a complete list of theBCS command ch

Verifying Signal StatusVerify the status of a signal to confirm that the switch has executedproperly.You can enter commands to verify signal status fr

3.1 Verifying Signal StatusUsing the CP-10 Control PanelInput status and Output status both function on the CP-10 Control Paneland in BCS commands (se

Important Safety Informationand InstructionsWhen using and installing your AutoPatch product, adhere to the following basic safetyprecautions. For mor

4. Press the Input key.The cursor appears after the Input prompt.5. Enter the number of the input you want to check.6. Press the Take key.The output s

The screen below shows an example of a multiple output display. Whenthe screen does not have enough room to show all the outputs that theinput is conn

The following table shows the BCS command characters (keys) used toverify switches. Appendix C gives a complete list of the BCS commandcharacters.Key

Executing Local PresetsA local preset is a set of switches stored in each enclosure’sconfiguration information. You can execute a local preset at any

4.1 Executing Local PresetsUsing the CP-10 Control PanelYou can execute local presets on your system at any time using either theCP-10 Control Panel o

2. Press the Level key.The cursor appears after the Level prompt.3. Enter the Level for the local preset you want to execute.4. Press the Preset key.T

6. Press the Take key.The Local Preset 6 is executed and the Command screen appears.Note: To return to the Command screen without executing the localp

The following table shows the BCS command characters (keys) used toexecute local presets. Appendix C gives a complete list of the BCScommand character

Disconnecting SwitchesDisconnecting a switch removes an input signal from one or more outputdevices. You can disconnect a single switch on one level w

You can disconnect switches through a device that can connect to one ofthe RS232 connectors on the CPU.Caution: Disconnecting an input disconnects all

Information et directivesde sécurité importantesVeuillez vous conformer aux directives de sécurité ci-dessous lorsque vous installez etutilisez votre

The following table shows the BCS command characters (keys) used todisconnect switches. Appendix C gives a complete list of the BCScommand characters.

AutoPatch Service andReturns PolicyA.1 ServiceThe AutoPatch 8Y-XL is to be serviced only by AutoPatch authorizedservice agents.Return AuthorizationsEx

company by the receiving company within fifteen (15) days of receipt.Visible damage and shortages must be noted on the freight bill;packaging and cont

Following warranty expiration:1. Call your AutoPatch dealer, area representative, or the AutoPatchcustomer service department with a description of th

Product SpecificationsThe following pages contain performance specifications for yourAutoPatch 8Y-XL Distribution Matrix. The AutoPatch web site(www.a

A.2 Analog AudioStandard Audio BoardsThroughputParameter Conditions ValueFrequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz) <±0.1 dBGain Flatness(20 Hz to 20 kHz

A.3 Analog VideoStandard Video BoardsThroughputParameter Conditions ValueBandwidth (1 dB)Vin=± 1V12 MHz (1:ALL)Bandwidth (3 dB)Vin=± 1V30 MHz (1:ALL)D

Wideband Video BoardsThroughputParameter Conditions ValueBandwidth (3 dB)Vin=± 1V250 MHz (1:ALL)Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) Vin=0.7 V (100% IRE) <-

Ultra-Wideband Video BoardsThroughputParameter Conditions ValueBandwidth (3 dB)Vin=± 1V400 MHz (1:ALL)Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) Vin=0.7 V (100% IRE)

BCS (Basic ControlStructure) CommandsBCS is a set of alphanumeric characters that allows a PC or other controldevice to send commands to the system se

NoticesAutoPatch©2001, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or

GlossaryAASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)A code for representing alphanumeric information.BBacklightThe light that illuminat

CP-10 Control PanelAn optional panel on the front of the enclosure with an LCD and keys forentering commands. The CP-10 Control Panel is designed for

Input BoardA circuit board that receives video, audio, or data signals from outsidesources.LLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The screen on the CP-10 Contro

Serial ConnectorA 9-pin female connector on the rear of an enclosure used to connectserial external control devices to the matrix switcher.Serial Cont

IndexAAC line conditioner 1-6AC power B-1arrow keys 1-3audioboard specifications B-2board, illus. 1-5connectors ivAutoAssist vBBacklight key, CP-10 1-

EElectrostatic Dischargesee ESDe-mail, technical support venclosureconnector capacity iidimensions B-1front view, illus. 1-2rear view, illus. 1-5weigh

replacement policies and procedures A-2return authorizations A-1returning equipment A-1RMA (Return Materials Authorization) A-1Sserial connectorsillus

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televisiontechnician for additional suggestions. The user may find the bookle

AutoPatchStatement of WarrantyAutoPatch, a division of XNTechnologies, Inc., Cheney, Washington,warrantees that the products manufactured by AutoPatch

5. AutoPatch’s liability and Buyer’s remedies under this warranty shallbe limited solely to repair, replacement, or credit, at AutoPatch’soption.6. Th

ContentsWelcomeMeet the 8Y-XL ............iiMeet the Manual ............iiiTerms