Installation and Operation Model AVX-562 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
Installation and Operation Manual Model AVX-562 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix This document is consistent with features in firmware version 1.0 Audio Authority and the Double-A Symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corp. AVAtrix is a trademark of Audio Authority. Copyright August, 2008, all rights reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Audio Authority® Corporation Lexington, Kentucky www.
AVX-562 Serial Number Custom Installer Telephone Number Limited Warranty If this product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of the original sale to the end-user, Audio Authority guarantees that we will replace the defective product at no cost. Freight charges for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority (Ground service only).
Warnings To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ! • • • • • • • The exclamation point symbol alerts users to important operating and maintenance instructions in this booklet. Read this manual before installing or using this product. This product must be installed by qualified personnel. Do not open the cover—there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. Install only in dry, indoor locations.
Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started • Register your purchase at www.audioauthority.com/register to activate your warranty and for future upgrade notification. Write the serial number (see AVAtrix rear panel) inside the back cover of this manual. • Read these instructions. • Unpack the AVX-562, assemble any expanders or accessories, and load batteries into the remote. • Fabricate Cat 5 cables and use a professional network cable tester to test the cables.
Other Materials You May Need • Patch cables (RCA, optical and 3.
Panel Descriptions Shown on the page opposite are the front and back views of the AVX-562. Below is a view of the 1105BK Infrared Remote Control. Each AVX-562 includes one 1105BK; additional 1105BK Remotes may be purchased separately, or you may download the IR codes from www.audioauthority.com.
Audio Authority AVAtrix User Manual 9 Pr Pb Y AUDIO R L D REMOTE CAT 5 OUTPUTS 1 SOURCE INPUT 1 VIDEO IR A DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT POWER LED When lit, power is on B AUDIO R L D 2 SOURCE INPUT 2 VIDEO A DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT IR Pr Pb Y B AUDIO R L D A DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT IR Pr Pb Y B AUDIO R L D 4 SOURCE INPUT 4 VIDEO CAT 5 OUTPUT Connetion for Cat 5 wallplate/receiver 3 SOURCE INPUT 3 VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT YPbPr input port for position 1 ANALOG AUDIO
Installation You may wish to consult with a qualified custom electronics installer if you are inexperienced with UTP cable termination and wiring. You should be familiar with Cat 5e/6 cable termination tools, testing, and techniques. 1. Assembling Expanders. Follow these steps if you are installing Models 1172, 1176 or other expanders with your AVAtrix. Refer to the diagram on the facing page. Otherwise, skip to Step 3.
MODEL AVX-562 REMOVE FEET AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER The bus cable is fragile! Do not crimp or tug on the cable as you install the expanders. THREADED STUDS 1172 or 1176 BUS ACCESS OPENING BUS CABLE REMOVE BUS ACCESS COVER AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER BUS ACCESS COVER Stacking Components This diagram shows the parts and locations for stacking components. The procedure must be performed with the units upside down.
3. Rack Mount Adapters. Perform these steps if you are installing this product in a 19-inch equipment rack. a. Remove the cover screws adjacent to the front panel of each product and use them to mount Model 1192 (for Model AVX-562) or Model 1191 (for Model 1172/76) rack adapters. Be sure to place a spacer under the adapters at every screw location – see illustration. b. Use a straight edge to line up rack adapters on a stack of product before tightening the screws.
d. Carefully plug the pairs of cables (A and B) into the correct A and B AVAtrix output jacks. e. Connect cables to each wallplate/receiver. Be sure to plug cable A into jack A and cable B into jack B. Leave the wallplate Cable Length Compensation controls accessible until after zone testing. A B ! Caution! Do not apply system power until cables are tested and A and B connections have been verified.
e. Adjust the Cable Length Compensation control on each wallplate/receiver according to the distance of that unit from the head end. Set the dial to the nearest number of hundreds of feet of cable distance (e.g. 200 feet = 2). During zone testing (see 7, below) it is recommended to use an HD source and display to fine tune each cable length compensation setting. Note: Setting compensation too high or low may result in picture dropouts or distortion. 7. Zone Testing.
Installing Infrared Equipment 1. Tips for Using Infrared Control. a. If you are using standard hand-held remote controls, ensure correct operation by avoiding sources of light pollution such as Plasma and LCD TVs, direct sunlight, fluorescent light, etc. Experiment with the physical placement of the IR receiver to avoid interference. ! b. If a source of interference cannot be eliminated or avoided, use IR receivers that block that type of interference, such as Plasma-proof or LCD-proof receivers. c.
Infrared Control Wiring Passive IR Emitter Source 1 A single emitter or blaster may be connected to the Main IR output jack, or use the individual IR output jacks at each source connection for discrete source control. Source 2 Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 3 Individual Source Output Jacks (IR Router) Main IR Output Jack (3rd party IR from all zones) Do not use a powered connection block or signal amplifier with the AVAtrix.
Customizing the AVAtrix Apply custom source names, create zone groups, apply parental controls, and lock out certian controls. Refer to the Setup Menu Chart on the next page for a complete list of custom options. It is recommended to save your custom setup to the flash card as a backup. The easiest way to configure the system is to use the AVAtrix PC Utility (shown at the right); however, any configuration may be performed via the front panel controls and/or remote control.
f. Assign Restrictions. These controls allow the system administrator to prevent a zone from viewing a source. This operation is password protected (2-3-6). It is recommended to set up these restrictions via the PC Utility (page 18). g. Save/Load File. When all custom options are complete, save the setup to the flash card in case system settings are changed or lost. The card can be kept either in the AVAtrix or in some other safe location.
PC Setup Via Flash Card The AVAtrix Setup Utility is already loaded onto the flash memory card, or you can download it from www.audioauthority.com/page/software. Highlights of the PC Utility are covered here, but more information is available by clicking HELP inside the Utility. 1. Remove the flash card from the slot in the rear panel of the AVX-562 and insert it in an MMC/SD compatible card reader. The Utility should launch automatically in any Windows™ operating system. a. Name of Configuration.
Operation The AVAtrix allows you to select the source being played at each Cat 5 wallplate/receiver zone from the head end, and if the zone location is equipped with an infrared receiver, the source can be selected using an infrared remote control at the zone. Two operation screens are available: Residential and Professional. Use Professional mode to control the zones from the head end. Use Residential mode if the AVAtrix is visible at the local zone.
AVAtrix Front Panel Controls (From Professional Screen) Changing the source on the local (MAIN) output Touch soft key until MAIN is highlighted; touch the desired source input selection key or turn the knob. Changing the source on a ZONE (Cat 5 receiver) Turn the knob to navigate, press the knob to change directions; when the desired zone is highlighted, touch the desired source input selection key.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Symptom Causes and Solutions Flashing POWER LED on Expander • Improperly terminated Cat 5 cables – Use professional cable tester and re-apply cable ends • Bad power supply – Install new supply • Damaged Cat 5 receiver – Disonnect all Cat 5 cables and observe POWER LED • Bent pins on internal bus cable connector – Call Audio Authority for assistance No video or IR control after adding expanders • Incompatible firmware versions – Upgrade to latest firmware (see www.
Appendix C: How to Use Diagnostic Modes To access diagnostic modes, enter Setup Menu (press the knob and touch MENU) and select DIAGNOSTICS at the bottom of the menu. Expander Address Diagnostic This diagnostic can be used to determine whether all of your AVAtrix expanders are set to the correct address. Enter this diagnostic mode and then turn the address dial on the rear of each expander until the “X” on the screen is under the correct address.
Appendix D: RS-232 Serial Protocols Model AVX-562, and 1176 expanders can be controlled via RS-232 from a PC or dedicated controller. Two different RS-232 serial protocols are available; the Abbreviated Command Set is simple, and one-way, and the Extended Command Set has more commands and reports all system changes through the serial port, regardless of the origin of the command. Use commands from either or both protocols. Specifications The RS-232 control port on the AVAtrix is fixed at 9600 baud.
Abbreviated Command Examples The general format of commands is as follows: Definition of output(s) to be acted upon (Zone, Group, Main, All Address letter of output (row), when selecting Cat 5 output Cat 5 output port number (column), when selecting Cat 5 outputs Source number to be routed to the output(s) ZC23 Example 1. To route source input 3 to the main AVAtrix output, send the following command: M3 (The AVAtrix selects source 3 to its main output) Example 2.
Extended Command Set All valid commands receive a response, and all changes in the AVAtrix system are reported. In the “Command” column on the next page, actual commands are shown in upper case, and variables are represented by lower case bold characters (commands are not case-sensitive). Command Definitions (Extended) Command: String received by the AVAtrix from the controlling hardware. Commands are not case sensitive and should be 8-bit with No parity.
Query Commands (Extended) Query: Response: Description: [?,C,Rx,On] (Rx,On,Im) Query unit connection [?,C,M] (M,Im) Query main connection [?,C,X] see below Query all connections [?,{L,U},P] (P,{L,U}) Query status of panel lockout [?,{L,U},I] (I,{L,U}) Query status of internal I/R lockout [?,{L,U},A] (A,{L,U}) Query status of AutoSelect lockout [?,{+,-},B] (B,{+,-}) Query status of Display blanking [?,{+,-},P] (P,{+,-}) Query status of Display Screen [?,{+,-},A] (A,{+,-}) Query s
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