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Parameter

Conditions

Value

Component
Video
Throughput

Frequency
Response

1 to All

+/-3 dB to 300 MHz or better
+/-1.5 dB to 100 MHz or better

Differential Gain*

f = 3.58 MHz
10 to 90% APL

<0.2% or better

Differential
Phase*

f = 3.58 MHz
10 to 90% APL

<0.2

°

or better

Crosstalk
(adjacent
channel)

f = 5 MHz
f = 30 MHz
f = 150 MHz

<-70 dB
<-60 dB
<-35 dB

Signal to Noise
Ratio (SNR)

Vin = 0.7 V,
100% IRE

>65 dB

* Differential gain and phase measurements are preformed with a standard 5-step modulated staircase

test signal.

Parameter

Conditions

Value

Component
Video
Input

Level (max.)

+/-1.5 V

Impedance

75 ohms

Return Loss
(BNC)

f = 5 MHz

<-45 dB

Return Loss
(RCA)

f = 5 MHz

<-42 dB

Connector Types

BNC & RCA

Component
Video
Output

Level (max.)

+/-1.5 V

Impedance

75 ohms

Connector Types

BNC & RCA

Parameter

Conditions

Value

Stereo Audio
Throughput

Frequency
Response

f = 20 Hz to 20
KHz

<+/-0.1dB

THD + Noise

f = 20 Hz to 20
KHz
Vin = -10 to +14 dB

<0.025%

Crosstalk
(adjacent
channel)

f = 1 kHz
Vin = +2 dBu

<-105 dB

Signal to Noise
Ratio (SNR)

f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Vin = +14 dBu

>105 dB

CMRR

f = 20 Hz to 20 kHz

>80 dB

Connector Types

Pluggable 5-position terminal
block & RCA

Component Video & Stereo Product Specifications

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Component Video & Stereo Models

Summary of Contents for Precis LT

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ontents ESD Warning i Important Safety Information Instructions ii Notices iv Chapter 1 Installing the PrecisLT 1 Welcome 1 Icon Legend 1 Front Rear Views 2 Unpacking 3 General Specifications 3 AC Pow...

Page 3: ...ernal Controller 14 Applying Power 16 Executing a Test Switch 17 Chapter 2 Standard Video Stereo Models 18 Applicability Notice 18 Overview 18 Product Specifications 19 Chapter 3 S Video Stereo Models...

Page 4: ...erating Commands Execute Disconnect Status 42 Command Line Formats Quick Reference 42 Execute Commands 42 Disconnect Commands 43 Status Commands 43 Command Line Responses 44 Executing a Test Switch 44...

Page 5: ...fically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground...

Page 6: ...make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AutoPatch products Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your encl...

Page 7: ...ent Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AutoPatch sous tension Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact...

Page 8: ...to change without notice The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Co...

Page 9: ...ped with lithium batteries This notice is not applicable for all AutoPatch equipment Upon shipment of the products to Switzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 4 10 of...

Page 10: ...onnectors in a single enclosure q Controllable via RS 232 and an optional front control panel q Breakaway video and audio signals can be routed separately q Ultra Flat Response Certified q Lifetime Wa...

Page 11: ...ommend recording your serial number before installing the PrecisLT 2 Installing the PrecisLT Front Rear Views Figure 1 Front view of a PrecisLT with an 8x8 control panel and rack ears Command Keys Lev...

Page 12: ...CE UL cUL Operating Temperature 32 110 F 0 43 C Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Dimensions 10 4 in 26 42 cm depth 19 0 in 48 26 cm width with mounting ears 17 4 in 44 20 cm width without mounting ears...

Page 13: ...ure is 110 F 43 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature This is important because in a closed or multi unit rack asse...

Page 14: ...Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Groundin...

Page 15: ...Do not apply power to the PrecisLT before attaching cables When applying power to the system power the PrecisLT before the source and destination devices To install the PrecisLT 1 Unpack the PrecisLT...

Page 16: ...rews for the 2 RU Repeat for the other rack ear 4 Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place see Figure 4 5 Attach the source and destination devices F...

Page 17: ...deo and Stereo PrecisLT Model is equipped with locking S Video connectors When used in conjunction with AutoPatch manufactured S Video cables the cable connectors lock into the PrecisLT connectors Cab...

Page 18: ...may be damaged by pulling on the cable instead of the housing to remove a locking S Video connector Component Video BNC The example in Figure 8 shows BNC cables attached for routing an RGsB source si...

Page 19: ...sten the cables onto the HD 15 connectors Figure 10 HD 15 board connector pinout Input VESA DDC Compliant 11 ID Bit 12 DDC Serial Data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC Serial Clock 1 Red 2 G...

Page 20: ...ions for wiring between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same system For balanced and unbal...

Page 21: ...nd output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires see Figure 14 for wire placement for balanced and unbalanced audio and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connec...

Page 22: ...put 1 Component Video RCA To attach RCA video cables insert the RCA plugs into the RCA jacks according to the labels on the enclosure see Figure 15 Stereo Audio Unbalanced RCA To attach RCA stereo aud...

Page 23: ...The PrecisLT does not allow for hardware flow control The pinout for the null modem cable is illustrated in Figure 16 To establish serial communication 1 Plug one end of the null modem cable into the...

Page 24: ...he signal from Input 1 is routed to all outputs 5 Perform the test switch sequence on page 17 to clear the factory default switch and to ensure the PrecisLT is working correctly The only baud rate the...

Page 25: ...apply power to the PrecisLT 1 Attach the cables from the source and destination devices to the input and output connectors on the rear of the enclosure see applicable section for your model Do not ap...

Page 26: ...o disconnect the default switch enter the following command line DI1T When DI1T appears the command is successfully executed If any other character appears the command was not successful Regardless of...

Page 27: ...ormation on model configurations not listed contact your authorized AutoPatch Dealer Overview Standard Video and Stereo Models can route audio and video signals simultaneously or separately For inform...

Page 28: ...ency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 15 MHz or better Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz 10 to 90 APL 0 2 or better Crosstalk adja...

Page 29: ...talk adjacent channel f 1kHz Vin 2 dBu 105 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu 105 dB CMRR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 80 dB Stereo Audio Input Level max 14 dBu balanced Impedance 18 kohms...

Page 30: ...r information on model configurations not listed contact your authorized AutoPatch Dealer Overview S Video and Stereo Models can route audio and video signals simultaneously or separately For informat...

Page 31: ...Conditions Value S Video Throughput Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 50 MHz or better 1 dB to 15 MHz or better Differential Gain f 3 58 MHz 0 2 or better Differential Phase f 3 58 MHz 0 2 or better...

Page 32: ...el f 1kHz Vin 2 dBu 105 dB Channel Separation f 1kHz Vin 2 dBu 105 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu 105 dB CMRR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 80 dB Stereo Audio Input Level max 14 dBu bal...

Page 33: ...tions not listed contact your authorized AutoPatch Dealer Component Video Stereo BNC 5 Term Front Control Panel Blank Panel 4x4 P37 0404 345 4x4 37 68 4x8 P37 0408 345 4x8 37 71 8x4 P37 0804 345 8x4 3...

Page 34: ...In the second option RCA jacks see page 13 route both component video and unbalanced stereo audio signals Video Routing Options Both models can be cabled to route any one of the following video signal...

Page 35: ...ntrol Panels P37 0404 345 P37 0408 345 P37 0804 345 P37 0808 345 Applies to the PrecisLT Component Video Stereo Models RCA RCA Blank Panels 37 56 37 59 37 62 37 65 Front Control Panels P37 0404 A43 P3...

Page 36: ...ignal Parameter Conditions Value Component Video Input Level max 1 5 V Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss BNC f 5 MHz 45 dB Return Loss RCA f 5 MHz 42 dB Connector Types BNC RCA Component Video Output Leve...

Page 37: ...r unbalanced RCA or 5 Term Connector Types Pluggable 5 position terminal block RCA Stereo Audio Balanced Unbalanced Output Level max 14 dBu Impedance 50 ohms Type Pluggable 5 position terminal block R...

Page 38: ...of configurations For information on model configurations not listed contact your authorized AutoPatch Dealer Overview RGBHV HD 15 and Stereo Models can route audio and video signals simultaneously o...

Page 39: ...P37 0408 844 P37 0804 844 P37 0808 844 Parameter Conditions Value Video Throughput Frequency Response 1 to All 3 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 100 MHz or better Crosstalk adjacent channel f 5 MHz...

Page 40: ...to 20 KHz Vin 10 to 14 dB 0 025 Crosstalk adjacent channel f 1kHz Vin 2 dBu 105 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu 105 dB Stereo Audio Unbalanced Input Level max 14 dBu unbalan...

Page 41: ...t keys to lock unlock access to the panel Cancel Key Returns panel to Switch Mode ready to execute disconnect switches Cancels a partially entered command Cannot undo a completed operation i e an oper...

Page 42: ...nal controller via BCS commands see page 44 Executing a Test Switch Applicable to New System Installations Only The following sequence disconnects the default switch and routes a test switch from Inpu...

Page 43: ...urn off or if the Cancel Key flashes the command was not successful For troubleshooting tips see page 46 Executing Disconnecting Switches A switch is an active connection between an input source signa...

Page 44: ...ccept the signal from Input 2 3 Press the Take Key All the illuminated keys turn off Input 2 switches to Output 1 on both levels The panel remains in Switch Mode Note When executing a switch you can s...

Page 45: ...onnected from Input 4 on the Video Level The panel remains in Switch mode To disconnect multiple switches Input 3 is routed to Outputs 2 and 4 on the Audio Level 1 Press the Audio Level Key The Audio...

Page 46: ...ecked on the level that switches its signal type e g a video signal can only be verified on the Video Level Check that the system is on the same level as the signal being verified by illuminating the...

Page 47: ...of an output will only illuminate its current input It will not show other outputs connected to the same input Locking Unlocking The control panel is locked and unlocked using the Lock Key and a passw...

Page 48: ...he Take Key The Lock Key stops flashing but remains illuminated The panel is locked To unlock the control panel The password entered to lock the panel must be used to unlock it 1 Press the Lock Key Th...

Page 49: ...d lines are not case sensitive All command lines must end with the Take command T which tells the system to execute the command Command lines cannot be edited If you make a mistake enter an X and then...

Page 50: ...dicates the number s following is an output s destination Note O is the letter O not the number zero 0 Space Separates numbers in entries containing multiple numbers T Take Executes a command X Exit E...

Page 51: ...rol panel is locked but cannot be used to unlock the control panel Command Line Formats Quick Reference Note The formats and examples below all omit the Level command Function Command Example Execute...

Page 52: ...format as Disconnect commands The result appears in parenthesis Example SL2O3T SL2 Status on Level 2 O3 Output 3 T Take to execute the command The Status command can verify signal status to confirm t...

Page 53: ...ecuted because the output and its number were not included CL2I3O22T CL2I3O22X The command was not executed because the PrecisLT does not have an Output 22 CL2I3O2T CL2I3O2E The command was not execut...

Page 54: ...and is therefore omitted To disconnect the default switch enter the following command line DI1T When DI1T appears the command is successfully executed If any other character appears the command was no...

Page 55: ...tus Key the Video Level Key and Input Key 2 If Output Key 2 illuminates the control panel has established an internal connection between the input and the output connectors BCS q Check the command and...

Page 56: ...ill does not work contact AutoAssist see below Technical Support AutoPatch provides technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week except for US holidays Before calling technical support with a questi...

Page 57: ...ranty period 2 Life of the Product for Lifetime Warranty The life of the product extends until ten 10 years after AutoPatch ceases manufacturing the product model The Lifetime warranty applies to prod...

Page 58: ...h will repair any nonconforming products or components Warranty repairs are accomplished by returning the subassembly to AutoPatch for repair in accordance with the AutoPatch Service Returns Policy Al...

Page 59: ...valid provision shall be partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to effectuate the purpose of the agreement 10 Applicable Law This Warranty will be interpreted construed and enforced...

Page 60: ...ill not be accepted for any reason without an RMA number Products and parts returned or exchanged for any reason other than warranty purposes are subject to a restocking fee not greater than twenty pe...

Page 61: ...st repair or replace the part s returned to the factory and return the part s to the sending party If conditions do not permit this procedure we will invoice new or reconditioned at AutoPatch s option...

Page 62: ...l issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number We will at nominal cost invoice the sending party repair or replace the part s returned to the factory and return those part s to the sending party...

Page 63: ...d format 41 command line responses 44 command table 41 definition 40 general rules 40 generating commands 42 test switch 44 boxes shipping 3 C Caution enclosure clearance 5 overheating 4 power applyin...

Page 64: ...ommendations 4 surface mounting 6 K key functions see control panel operations L levels BCS commands 41 control panel 33 locking control panel 38 39 M mechanical loading 5 N notices iv 53 null modem c...

Page 65: ...5 S Video Stereo Models applicability notice 21 cables attaching 8 front rear views 22 specifications 22 S Video connector Caution 9 switch es BCS disconnecting 43 BCS executing 42 BCS test 17 contro...

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