Audio Authority Avatrix AVM-562 Manual de usuario
Installation and Operation
Model AVM-562
High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
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Model AVM-562
High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
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Installation and Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Suggested Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Expander Address Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cat 5 Zone Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Routing Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Infrared Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Customizing the AVAtrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PC Setup Via Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup Menu Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Key Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix B: Upgrading AVAtrix Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix C: Using Diagnostic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix D: RS-232 Control Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation and Operation Manual
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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.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
• Clean the unit only with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth.
!
AVM-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). A copy of the invoice from an Authorized Reseller showing the item number and date of pur-
chase (proof-of-purchase) must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in-warranty
claim.
Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory for repair at a
nominal charge, if not damaged beyond the point of repair. All freight charges for out-of-warranty
returns for repair are the responsibility of the customer. Units returned for repair must have a Cus-
tomer Return Authorization Number assigned by the factory.
This is a limited warranty and is not applicable for products which, in our opinion, have been dam-
aged, altered, abused, misused, or improperly installed. Audio Authority makes no other warran-
ties either expressed or implied, including limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose. Additionally, there are no allowances or credits available for service work or
installation performed in the field by the end user.
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Introduction
The AVAtrix HD Cat 5 Matrix makes it easy to view any source from any video display at any time. Supported source
signals include component video (YPbPr) up to 1080p, analog audio, and digital audio. Commercial venues, such as
restaurants, offices, and retail stores, as well as private homes can benefit by using the AVAtrix to send selectable video
and/or audio to remote locations. The system uses a pair of Cat 5e/6 cables to deliver pristine HD picture, plus digital and
analog sound up to 1,000 feet from the source to each of six remote wallplates. The AVM-562 is a six input, seven output
high definition matrix router. The base unit has one local output and six Cat 5 remote outputs, all offering component video
with digital and analog audio. The AVAtrix is expandable up to 36 Cat 5 outputs.
Getting the Best Results
• If installing audio distribution system, take advantage of the AVAtrix audio interface, Model 1172BK
• Use high quality Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables
• Test all Cat 5 cables, even prefabricated cables, for proper pairing – continuity testing is not adequate
• If using IR, purchase compatible IR receivers and emitters, and use good IR installation practices (tips on page 14)
Installation Features
• Delivers component video (up to 1080p), digital and analog audio to each wallplate/receiver over two Cat 5e/6 cables
• Cat 5e/6 bus includes power for the zone receiver and an IR pathway for control signals from each zone
• Our exclusive Active Gain Equalization (AGE) technology allows the installer to optimize the picture quality at the zone
to compensate for the cable length for each zone receiver
• Three different Cat 5 wallplate/receiver styles are available (see below)
• Expandable up to 36 remote wallplate outputs by adding Model 1176BK Cat 5 matrix expanders
• Includes rack mount hardware
• Routing control methods include front panel controls, front panel IR, IR input on rear panel, RS-232 connection on
rear panel, IR receivers connected to zone Cat 5 receivers
• IR codes, CCF files, and RS-232 commands are available for use with third party control systems (see page 14, 22)
• Unique IR signal routing allows discrete control of multiple sources of the same brand from different zones
Cat 5 Receivers
• Model 9878 • The dual-gang wallplate receiver is a stainless steel,
shallow mounting depth receiver with an antenna pass-through jack
• Model 9879 • The single-gang wallplate receiver is a Decora style
receiver with front and rear facing IR inputs to accommodate external
or in-wall IR receivers
• Model 9880 • The surface mount or in-wall receiver is an enclosed
receiver that can be mounted on any surface, ideal for locations where a wallplate is not convenient
User Features
• The front panel controls allow a system-wide view and easy control of source routing to each zone
• The installer can set permanent viewing restrictions on any source for a zone or group of zones (see page 21)
• Any viewer can restrict other zones from viewing and/or controlling the source on the viewer’s zone output (expires
after 300 minutes)
• The wallplate/receivers allow individual source selection by IR remote control; the output of each wallplate can also be
controlled from the AVAtrix head end
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Getting Started
• Read through this entire booklet.
• Register your purchase at www.audioauthority.com/register to activate your warranty and for future upgrade notifica-
tion. Write the serial number (see AVAtrix rear panel) inside the back cover of this manual.
• Unpack the AVM-562, assemble any expanders or accessories, and load batteries into the remote.
• Install Cat 5 cables, terminate RJ-45 ends, and use a professional network cable tester to test the cables.
• Connect associated equipment (see detailed instructions in the Installation Section).
• Connect the product to a suitable power outlet using only the power supply furnished.
• Perform desired setup operations; it is recommended to use the PC Setup Utility included on the AVAtrix flash card.
TIP: To access the menu, press MENU on the IR remote; or press and hold the knob, and touch the front panel
MENU key.
TIP: To perform password protected operations, enter “2-3-6” on the front panel.
Carton Contents
• Model AVM-562 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
• 18-volt power supply
• Model 1105BK infrared remote control with batteries
• Rack ears
• User manual
• Flash memory card with operational software and setup files (located in AVM-562 flash card port)
Other Materials You May Need
• Cat 5e/6 cable—for remote outputs; consider buying a different jacket color for A and B cables
• Infrared emitters and/or infrared remote control receivers—for remote wallplate/receiver IR functionality
• Patch cables (RCA, optical and 3.5mm)
• RJ-45 plugs—for remote outputs; EZ RJ-45 plugs are recommended
• Professional network cable tester—continuity testing is not adequate for Cat 5 cables–twisted pairs must be properly
matched for balanced line performance, so a tester capable of confirming pairs is required
!
!
We strongly recommend testing factory-made cables as well as site-fabricated cables!
All cables must have proper EIA-568B pairing (not crossover configuration) for proper function.
(The EIA-568A standard can also be used, but mixing the two standards could result in confusion or damage.)
!
Many Sources do not support 1080p output on component video!
When planning your system, remember that some “1080p” sources may only offer the highest resolution
on the copy protected, digital video outputs. Similarly, some TVs are not capable of displaying a 1080p
resolution, even if they accept 1080p signals.
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Suggested Audio Authority Accessories
• Model 1176BK High Definition Cat 5 Matrix Router: connects to internal bus cable to add six wallplate/receiver outputs
the AVAtrix. Maximum 36 Cat 5 receiver outputs per system.
• Model 1172BK Audio Interface: provides an audio breakout point for the AVAtrix to connect an independent audio
distribution system at the head end. Provides stereo analog audio or digital audio.
• Model 1109 Ir Injector: allows IR control signals to be sent from an IR device near the AVAtrix out to IR emitters con-
nected to zone receiver IR jacks. Connections for up to six zones.
• Model 9878, 9879 or 9880 Cat 5 wallplate/receivers: any combination of Cat 5 receiver styles may be used in one
system.
• Model 802-568 7-port bus cable: for up to 5 expanders or routers. (AVM-562 has Model 802-567 4-port bus cable
installed at the factory—for up to 2 expanders or routers.)
• Model 1360 Downconverter: converts component video to composite or S-Video for legacy TVs.
• Model 1362 Up-converter/scaler: converts composite or S-video signals to component video for legacy video sources.
• Model 1366 Video Converter: converts YPbPr to RGBHV or VGA to YPbPr for incompatible video sources or projec-
tors and video displays.
Video Converter Illustrations
Many possibilities exist for adapting or
actively converting various signal types
to work with the AVAtrix. Refer to the ac-
cessory descriptions above. Dotted lines
show alternate configurations.
Scaling
If TVs accept higher resolutions than
one or more of your sources are able to
output, consider using an outboard scaler,
since the high bandwidth AVAtrix can sup-
port up to 1080p.
RGB
Projector
HDMI
TV Display
Component
Video Display
S-Video or
Composite
Video Display
1385
YPbPr
1365
RGBHV
HDMI
1360
S-Video
1362
YPbPr Source PC
Composite Source
1365
AVAtrix
VGA
YPbPr
YPbPr
YPbPr
CAT 5 OUTPUTS
(YPbPr)
CY
YPbPr
YPbPr
YPbPr
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Panel Descriptions
Shown on the page opposite are the front and back views of the AVM-562. Below is a view of the 1105BK Infrared Remote
Control. Each AVM-562 includes one 1105BK; additional 1105BK Remotes may be purchased separately, or you may
download the IR codes from www.audioauthority.com.
Numeric keys 1-6 used for instant
source input selection and navigation
ZONE key used to select a single Wallplate
GROUP key use to select a group of Wallplates
MENU key used to access AVM-562 setup menu
Alpha keys used for navigation
SCAN keys used to browse
AVAtrix inputs or navigation
DIM/SCROLL (up/down) used to dim AVM-
562 panel display and for navigation
ALL key used to select all Wallplates
SOURCE key used to select source
input to Wallplates (Double click for
main output control in Pro Mode)
LOCK key used in conjunction with VIEW-
LOCK, IR-LOCK, and UNLOCK keys
ENTER key used to make menu selections
DISPLAY key used to switch between Resi-
dential and Professional panel display mode
Model 1105BK* IR Remote Control
This full featured remote control is useful in basic AVAtrix installations for switching source signals to the main
output, but it also can be used at any wallplate/receiver location to switch source signals to individual wallplate
outputs. IR receiver and emitter required.
* The 1105BK is different from the Model 1105 only in appearance. Both units share exactly the same IR command set.
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MENU LOCK
ZONE SOURCE
GROUP ALL
A D G J
B E H K
C F I L
SCAN
DIM / SCROLL
ENTER
DISPLAY
Model 1105BK IR Remote
UNLOCK key used to cancel all temporary
restrictions
VIEW-LOCK key for temporary source viewing privacy
IR-LOCK key for temporary source control restriction
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RS-232 CONTROL
18V DC
POWER
FLASH CARD
MAIN (LOCAL)
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 1
REMOTE
CAT 5
OUTPUTS 1
A B
2
A B
3
A B
4
A B
5
A B
6
A B
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 6
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 5
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 4
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 3
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
SOURCE INPUT 2
MAIN IR
Model AVX-562
High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
L
R
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO
D
FLASH CARD
PORT
Save and load
setup files or use to
upgrade firmware
RS-232 PORT
Control AVAtrix
behavior using
a serial control
system
INFRARED IN
Control AVAtrix
behavior using
remote control
signals
INFRARED OUT
Used only with
compatible IR prod-
ucts (see Page 16)
POWER JACK
Use only the in-
cluded 18V power
supply
LOCAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS
All digital audio inputs are available
at the coaxial and optical outputs
LOCAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT
Component video input signals
are available on YPbPr jacks
LOCAL ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
Optical OR coaxial inputs for
position 1 (DO NOT connect both
inputs from the same source)
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
MENU KEY
Switches between Residential
and Professional Modes, or
touch while pressing the knob
to enter the setup menu
NAVIGATION AND ENTER KNOB
Turn knob to navigate on-screen menus,
press knob to enter (press and hold knob
and touch MENU to enter setup mode)
SOFT KEY
Performs the task indicated
on the display (usually exit)
SOURCE SELECTION
Press a key to switch the corresponding input to the
main output; these keys are also used for setup
DIM
Press to dim the display
(four brightness levels)
POWER LED
When lit, power is on
IR WINDOW
Receives IR
commands
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
YPbPr input port for position 1
CAT 5 OUTPUT
Connection for Cat 5
wallplate/receiver
IR ROUTER OUTPUT
Discrete IR signals from
zone to selected source
IR ROUTER LED
Indicates IR traffic
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Installation
You may wish to consult with a qualified custom electronics installer if you are inexperienced with UTP wiring and cable
termination. You should be familiar with Cat 5e/6 cable termination tools, techniques, testing, and wire routing principles.
1. Assembling Expanders. Follow these steps if you are installing Models 1172BK, 1176BK or other expanders with
your AVM-562 or AVX-562. Otherwise, skip to Step 3.
All video, audio, and communication signals between sources, Cat 5 outputs, and audio system outputs travel through
the special ribbon bus cable. The AVAtrix normally ships with a 4-port bus cable, leaving two open ports for expand-
ers. If you need to add more than two expanders, order AVM-562E or call Audio Authority Technical Support.
a. Lay the Model AVM-562 upside down on a protective surface, such as a terry cloth towel.
b. Remove the four feet and the bus access covers (save them and their attaching screws).
C
654321
B
(A)
654321
654321
AVM-562
1176BK
1176BK
Zone “A4”
AVAtrix opening screen shows expanders recognized.
c. Gently feed the loose end of the bus cable out of the bus ac-
cess opening.
d. Plug the next connector into the port visible through the ex-
pander case opening—apply enough pressure with fingers or
a plastic tool to assure that the plug is completely seated.
e. Turn the next product to be stacked upside down (e.g. Model
1172BK or 1176BK), thread the bus cable through its bus
access openings, and engage its four threaded studs with the
four threaded holes in the Model AVM-562 formerly occupied
by the feet.
f. Tighten the hex head screws in the bottom of the stacking
product in sequence a few turns each, until they are all snug.
g. Carefully plug the ribbon cable into the bus port. Continue
this stacking procedure until all units have been assembled.
View the bus through the bus port to be sure all plugs are fully
seated.
h. After plugging the last connector of the bus into the bottom
unit, carefully tuck any excess cable into the empty space
inside the last unit. Be certain the back of the connector does
not contact the metal case. To disconnect a bus plug, squeeze
the side latches.
i. Install the bus port cover and feet you removed from Model
AVM-562 onto the bottom unit and turn the stack right side up.
2. Addressing and Initial Testing.
a. Set the Address dial on each Model 1172BK
and/or 1176BK: set the upper-most Model
1176BK address to “B”, the next one to “C”,
and so on. The AVM-562 Cat 5 output row is
permanently addressed “A”. Follow 1172BK
manual for addressing 1172BK.
b. Temporarily plug in the power supplies of
all units to a plug strip so that you can turn
them all on at one time. The opening screen
on the Model AVM-562 display indicates that
the unit is powered and shows the number
of expanders that have been recognized.
If this number is different from the number
actually present, look for the bus not being
fully plugged into a unit or a unit incorrectly
addressed.
Note: If you are installing expanders on Model
1156 or 1166 the address scheme is different.
Refer to the AVX-561 or AVX-661 manual.
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