PERFORMANCE MULTI-ROOM AUDIO & VIDEO Installation Manual SVS-88 - + - + - + 1 2 3 4 5 6 Audio Preset 7 8 9 Video Cancel 0 AV Off Func Enter True Switching 8x8 Matrix Model SVS-88 Linear Corporation 2055 Corte del Nogal Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA 760-438-7000 800-999-5225 Fax: 760-931-1340 www.channelplus.
Thank you for purchasing the SVS-88. The SVS-88 is a crosspoint switching matrix. It allows 8 audio/video inputs to be switched to 8 unique audio/video outputs with virtually no switching loss. The matrix is controlled via a pushbutton front panel, easy to use IR, or RS-232 interface. The unit provides broadcast quality switching of S-Video, analog stereo/audio and coaxial digital audio signals (or composite video).
Important Safety Instructions Read these Instructions. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Keep these Instructions. CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Heed all Warnings.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SVS-88 to extreme heat, extreme cold, moisture or water. This apparatus should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure.
SVS-88 Front Panel Route both Audio & Video Enter IR program mode (code required) Route Audio only Input Up/Down to be routed to the currently displayed output (enter button required to execute) Execute a predefined preset sequence (programming required) Route Video only Cancel a front panel operation Complete entry of data input Turn a selected output off SVS-88 88 - + IR receiving/ IR teaching window 88 - + - + 1 2 3 4 5 6 Audio Preset 7 8 9 Video Cancel 0 Volume Up/Down of cur
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Zone Outputs Master Bedroom Family Room speakers TV plasma surround sound Source Inputs Living Room speakers TV satellite Kitchen cable box speakers Kid's Room speakers security cameras AMP Channel Plus SVS-88 Dining Room stereo speakers DVD Basement VCR surround sound TiVo 6 plasma
Basic Operation Switching Sources Using the Front Panel There are two ways to switch audio and video inputs together to an output. Input - Output + The first way uses the A/V button along with the keypad. 2b 1 2 3 3b 4 5 - + 7 8 - + 3a 2a 0 Volume A/V Func 6 Audio Preset 9 Video Cancel Off Enter 1 1) Press the A/V button. When this button is pressed, the input and output displays will go blank. 2) Select the input number through the keypad such as 01 for input number 1.
To switch video only to an output. 1) Press the Video button. 2) Select the input number through the keypad such as 02 for input number 2. 3) Select the output number through the keypad such as 08 for output number 8. Input - Output + - + - + Volume 2b 1 2 3 A/V Func 4 5 6 Audio Preset 3b 7 8 9 Video Cancel 3a 0 Off Enter 2a The SVS-88 will automatically enter this and switch video input number 2 to output 8.
The basic operation of the SVS-88 supports four IR commands (additional IR commands described in the Advanced Operation section of the manual), Input UP and Down, as well as Volume Up and Down. These commands are specific to the output for which they are programmed. For example, you can have one IR learning remote in the theater (let’s say Output number 3) and a different learning remote in the bedroom (Output number 7).
Advanced Operation Accessing Switches for Baud Rate and Unit ID Should it be required to change the default Baud Rate or SVS-88 ID Code, ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL should perform changes to the internal switch settings. When making switch setting changes, THE POWER SOURCE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD REMOVED PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE SVS-88. To access the internal switch, remove the hardware (8 screws) from the top cover and lift off the cover.
Setting the SVS-88 ID Code (switches 4-7) The SVS-88 has an ID code which allows up to 16 (0 through 15) units to operate together. The SVS-88 ID code is set by the same bank of switches as the baud rate. The following shows the switch setting for these codes. Factory default is Unit . No. 0 O F F Unit No. 0 Unit No. 1 Unit No. 6 Unit No. 7 Unit No. 12 Unit No. 13 O F F Unit No. 3 O F F Unit No. 8 O F F Unit No. 4 O F F O F F Unit No. 9 Unit No. 5 Unit No. 10 Unit No.
RS-232 Commands Controlling the SVS-88 via the RS-232 port is done using a text based command set (ASCII). The response from the SVS-88 either as a response or on power-up is also text based. The commands and their associated responses can be programmed into any control system (i.e. Crestron, AMX, etc.
MXxx-Balance 07 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 06 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 05 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 04 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 03 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 02 set to 49 MXxx-Balance 01 set to 49 MXxx-Hardware revision = 02.00 MXxx-Software revision = 01.00 MXxx-Welcome from Channel Plus The xx in the response or in the command (i.e. MXxx) is the unit ID number. This is set via the ID selection switches previously described (default is ID 00.) When a command is sent to the SVS-88 a response will always return.
Digital Commands MXxxDiioo MxxxDiio#,o#,o# MXxxDAii MXxxDFoo MXxxZ53y MXxxZ54y - route a digital input to be sent to a particular output. - route a digital input to multiple outputs. - route a digital input to all outputs. - turn off digital output. - attach or detach digital from audio routes. - attach or detach digital from video routes. A/V/D Commands MXxxBiioo MxxxBiio#,o#,o# MXxxBAii MXxxBFoo - route A/V/D input to be sent to a particular output. - route A/V/D input to multiple outputs.
Audio Commands MXxxAiioo - Route an audio input to an output. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) ii = input number (00 – 08, 00 = off) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00A0103 - Route audio input 1 to audio output 3. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Audio=01 to 03 MXxxAiio#,o#,o#… - Route an audio input to multiple outputs.
xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00AF01 - Turn off audio on output 1 (this routes input 0 to output 1) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Audio=00 to 01 MXxxAMoo - Mute/unmute audio toggle for output. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00AM01 - Turn off audio on output 1 (this sets volume level of input 1 to -64 dB assuming it was not already muted.
The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Sensitivity 08 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 07 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 06 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 05 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 04 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 03 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 02 set to 31 MX00-Sensitivity 01 set to 31 MXxxAUoobb - Adjust audio output volume in 2 dB steps (in Linear).
The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Volume 03 to 32 MXxxAZoo - Adjust output volume down one step. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00AZ03 - This will adjust the output volume to -2 dB on output number 03 (assuming previous setting was 0 dB). The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Volume 03 to 31 MXxxZ50ooww - Set/read a maximum volume level for an output.
MX00-Max Out Level for 07 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 06 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 05 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 04 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 03 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 02 = 48 MX00-Max Out Level for 01 = 48 MXxxZ17y - Set/read volume control as linear or logarithmic. Linear volume controls give a range of -64 db to +32 db in 2 db steps. Logarithmic volume controls give a more natural audio taper on the control with a range of -96 dB to +11 dB.
Video Commands MXxxViioo - Route a video input to an output. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) ii = input number (00 – 08, 00 = off) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00V0103 - Route video input 1 to video output 3. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Video=01 to 03 MXxxViio#,o#,o#… - Route a video input to multiple outputs.
oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00VF01 - Turn off video output 1 (this routes input 0 to output 1) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Video=00 to 01 21
Digital Commands MXxxDiioo - Route a digital input to an output. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) ii = input number (00 – 08, 00 = off) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00D0103 - Route digital input 1 to digital output 3. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Digital=01 to 03 MXxxDiio#,o#,o#… - Route a digital input to multiple outputs.
oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00DF01 - Turn off digital output 1 (this routes input 0 to output 1) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Digital=00 to 01 MXxxZ53y - Attach or detach digital from audio routes. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) y = 0 = detach digital from audio routes, 1 = attach digital to audio routes (default = 1) Example: MX00Z530 - Detach digital from audio routes.
Audio/Video/Digital Commands MXxxBiioo - Route an A/V/D input to an output. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) ii = input number (00 – 08, 00 = off) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00B0103 - Route A/V/D input 1 to A/V/D output 3. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-A/V=01 to 03 MXxxBiio#,o#,o#… - Route an A/V/D input to multiple outputs.
oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00BF01 - Turn off A/V/D output 1 (this routes input 0 to output 1) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-A/V=00 to 01 25
Status Commands MXxxS - Return the settings of the SVS-88. This command requests the SVS-88 to return the output status of the audio and video outputs, as well as the volume and sensitivity. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) Example: MX00S - This will request the current settings of the SVS-88 (digital routes will be included if not attached to audio or video.
MXxxSAoo - Return the status of a single or all audio outputs. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00SA01 - Return the status of audio output 1. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Audio=01 to 01 Example: MX00SA - Return the status of all audio outputs.
Example: MX00SD01 - Return the status of digital output 1. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Digital=01 to 01 Example: MX00SD - Return the status of all digital outputs. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Digital=08 to 08 MX00-Digital=07 to 07 MX00-Digital=06 to 06 MX00-Digital=05 to 05 MX00-Digital=04 to 04 MX00-Digital=03 to 03 MX00-Digital=02 to 02 MX00-Digital=01 to 01 MXxxSBoo - Return the status of a single or all A/V/D outputs.
MXxxSAPoo - Return the audio sensitivity levels for an input or inputs. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) oo = output number (01 – 08) Example: MX00SAP01 - Return the audio sensitivity level of audio input 1. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Sensitivity 01 set to 32 Example: MX00SAP - Return the audio sensitivity level of all audio inputs.
Example: MX00SAM01 - Return the mute status for output 1 (a route from input 00 to an output is not considered muted, a muted output is ONLY set using the MXxxAMoo command.) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Output 01 is Muted Example: MX00SAM - Return the mute status of all audio outputs.
Preset Commands The SVS-88 allows 16 presets, which you can use for doing a routing configuration with a single command. The following section describes how these presets are built and stored in the SVS-88. Each preset has a number (01-16) and a subnumber (01-32) for each function type – functions include audio routes, video routes, digital routes, A/V/D routes, volume settings and sensitivity settings. When a preset is run, all the routes (function type sub-numbers) are executed by the matrix.
The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-audio preset 0101 set 03 to 05 MXxxZ28ppss - Clear audio preset. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) pp = preset number (01 – 16) ss = preset sub-number (01 – 08) Example: MX00Z280101 - Clear audio preset number 01, sub-preset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-audio preset 0101 cleared MXxxZ29ppssiioo - Set digital preset.
The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-digital preset 0101 cleared MXxxZ32ppssiioo - Set video preset. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) pp = preset number (01 – 16) ss = preset sub-number (01 – 08) ii = audio input number oo = audio output number Example: MX00Z3201010305 - Set video preset number 01, sub-preset 01, to route input 03 to output 05. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-video preset 0101 set 03 to 05 MXxxZ33ppss - Read video preset.
Example: MX00Z3501010305 - Set A/D/V preset number 01, sub-preset 01, to route input 03 to output 05. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-A/D/V preset 0101 set 03 to 05 MXxxZ36ppss - Read A/D/V preset. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) pp = preset number (01 – 16) ss = preset sub-number (01 – 08) Example: MX00Z360101 - Read A/D/V preset number 01, sub-preset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-A/D/V preset 0101 set 03 to 05 MXxxZ37ppss - Clear A/D/V preset.
Example: MX00Z390101 - Read volume preset number 01, sub-preset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-volume preset 0101 set 03 to 32 MXxxZ40ppss - Clear volume preset. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) pp = preset number (01 – 16) ss = preset sub-number (01 – 08) Example: MX00Z400101 - Clear volume preset number 01, sub-preset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-volume preset 0101 cleared MXxxZ44ppssiivv - Set input sensitivity preset.
Example: MX00Z460101 - Clear input sensitivity preset number 01, subpreset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-sensitivity preset 0101 cleared MXxxZ47pp - Save current SVS-88 settings as preset. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) pp = preset number (01-16) Example: MX00Z4701 - Save current SVS-88 settings as preset 01. The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Preset 01 saved MXxxZ48pp – Show settings of a preset.
pp = preset number (01-16) Example: MX00Z5501 - Delete a defined preset (this will delete all sub-numbers within the preset as well) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Preset 01 cleared 37
Miscellaneous Commands MXxxZ13y - Enable or disable front panel. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) y = 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled (default = 1) Example: MX00Z130 - Set the front panel to be disabled (once this has been set, only the output number can be changed using the front panel.) The response from the SVS-88 will be: MX00-Front Panel is Disabled Example: MX00Z13 - Return the status of the front panel (the following example assumes y = 1.
MX00-Model No. =SVS-88 MXxxZ56rr - Number of IR rounds for programming learning remote. xx = unit ID number (00 – 15, default = 00) rr = IR transmit rounds (04 – 99, default = 09) Example: MX00Z5604 - Set the number of rounds to be broadcast from the SVS-88 when programming a learning remote (some remotes require a minimum number of rounds when being taught IR commands.
MX00-Volume 06 to 32 MX00-Volume 05 to 32 MX00-Volume 04 to 32 MX00-Volume 03 to 32 MX00-Volume 02 to 32 MX00-Volume 01 to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 08 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 07 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 06 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 05 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 04 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 03 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 02 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 01 set to 32 MX00-Balance 08 set to 49 MX00-Balance 07 set to 49 MX00-Balance 06 set to 49 MX00-Balance 05 set to 49 MX00-Balance 04 set to 49 MX00-Balance 03
MX00-Audio=06 to 06 MX00-Audio=05 to 05 MX00-Audio=04 to 04 MX00-Audio=03 to 03 MX00-Audio=02 to 02 MX00-Audio=01 to 01 MX00-Volume 08 to 32 MX00-Volume 07 to 32 MX00-Volume 06 to 32 MX00-Volume 05 to 32 MX00-Volume 04 to 32 MX00-Volume 03 to 32 MX00-Volume 02 to 32 MX00-Volume 01 to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 08 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 07 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 06 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 05 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 04 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 03 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivity 02 set to 32 MX00-Sensitivi
Infrared Commands In addition to the basic IR commands described earlier, specific routes and even button presses can be taught to an IR learning remote. For example, you can have your IR learning remote in the theater learn each of the front panel buttons, enabling full control of the SVS-88 front panel via remote. Advanced Commands for IR Learning Remote To program your IR learning remote, you must first select the advanced IR teaching command from the front panel keypad of the SVS-88.
Front Panel Commands As the individual digits are entered for each command, they will be displayed on the front panel. As the second set of numbers are input, the command number will move from one set of displays on the right to the other displays on the left, and remain there until the “ENTER” button is pressed. The SVS-88 Unit Number will not be seen while the command data is being entered. Again, the command will be sent to the learning remote as soon as the “ENTER” key is pressed.
Output Commands These commands are output specific and must include the output number. Example: Teaching Mute for Output 3 Press - 3 9 for mute/unmute (tE - 39 is displayed). Press - 0 3 for output number 3, 00 cannot be used as these commands are zone specific (39 - 00 is displayed). Press - 0 0 for required data entry as no input is necessary (39 - 00 is displayed).
Preset Commands Example: Teaching Preset 3 Select Press - 4 2 for preset number 3 (tE - 42 is displayed). Press - 0 0 for required data entry as no input is necessary (42 - 00 is displayed). Press - 0 0 for required data entry as no input is necessary (42 - 00 is displayed). Place the learning remote's IR receiver in front of the IR teaching window and select the new associated “Preset 3 Select” button on the IR learning remote.
Press - ENTER (the command for “Route Audio Only Input 7 to all Outputs” has been broadcast to the learning IR remote). 61 = audio & video 62 = audio only 63 = video only 64 = digital only NOTE: If no command is selected within a few minutes, the SVS-88 will automatically exit the Infrared Teach Mode and return to displaying an Output with its associated Input. Once you have completed the process of teaching your IR learning remote the desired IR commands, you can exit the IR teaching mode on the SVS-88.
Presets Programming Presets from the Keypad Presets are useful for setting the system for predefined configurations (i.e. theater DVD, family room theater, etc.) Presets can both be programmed and executed from the front panel. The SVS-88 can hold a total of 16 presets. When programming a preset from the front panel, the SVS-88 takes and saves a snapshot of the configuration of the unit at that moment. The snapshot includes audio, digital and video routes as well as the volume for each output.
Troubleshooting Display: Routed an audio input to an output, but the display didn’t show the new route. √ – The display on the front panel only reflects the video route, the audio route is not represented. Display: The front panel display is off. √ – Verify power is applied. If power is applied, have a service technician check fuse at power connector. Audio: There is no volume for a selected output. √ – Make sure volume level is not set to 0 from the front panel.
. Warranty Linear Corporation, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase or Linear will repair, or at it's option, replace the defective product. To obtain warranty service, call Linear for a return product authorization (RPA) number and return the product prepaid to Linear Corporation, 2055 Corte Del Nogal, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Attention: Customer Service. Please put the RPA number on the outside of the carton.
Electrical Specification (Minimum) Input Voltage Range: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 65W Maximum Audio/Video Nominal Input/Output Levels: Audio and Video 1Vpp Audio/Video Shutdown Levels: Audio and Video +/- 3Vpp Mechanical Specification (Minimum) Dimensions: W16 ¾” x H3 ½” x D13 ¾” Weight: 16 lbs. (Unboxed) 18 lbs. (Boxed) Connector Types (Input, Output, Power ...): S-Video - Mini-Din Stereo Audio - RCA Coaxial Digital Audio - RCA RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub RS-485 Expansion Port - RJ-12 (qty.
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