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2 Audio Authority Model 1173BK User Manual

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Audio Authority® Corporation Lexington, Kentucky

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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.

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Read this manual before installing or using this product.

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This product must be installed by qualified personnel.

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Do not open the cover—there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

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Do not expose this unit to excessive heat.

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Install only in dry, indoor locations.

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Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.

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Clean the unit only with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth.

Summary of Contents for 1173BK

Page 1: ...ne Audio Router with Volume Control for the HD Cat 5 Matrix Routing System 701 12442B Manufactured in the USA by Audio Authority Corporation Lexington Kentucky 800 322 8346 or 859 233 4599 www audioau...

Page 2: ...audioauthority com 800 322 8346 859 233 4599 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 op...

Page 3: ...m with the video program being received on a Cat 5 zone receiver The 1173BK responds to IR or RS 232 commands from programmable control systems to attenuate volume levels on individual analog outputs...

Page 4: ...Cat 5 output row The diagram on the facing page shows a basic system for six zones but an expanded system for 12 or 18 zones would be configured as shown in the table The AVM 562 architecture allows...

Page 5: ...utput 1 so that the audio always matches the video at the zone Address each 1173BK to match the AVAtrix outputs see page 4 A Cat 5 1173BK 18V Power Supplies to Power Strip Address A IR Remote Control...

Page 6: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 Stereo Speakers Variable Audio Output IR Receiver IR Receiver AVR 1 AVR 3 L R L R L R L R Tracking Mode Diagram 2 A V Receivers as Zone Amplifiers In this configuration dedicated A V rece...

Page 7: ...L C L R Volume Control Signals 9879 9879 Sub IR IR SUB Speaker Wire Coax IR Receiver Tracking Mode Diagram 3 Digital AVRs as Zone Amplifiers with Volume Control In this configuration dedicated AVRs ar...

Page 8: ...iver in each zone The AVAtrix IR commands must be routed through a separate IR receiver connected to the AVAtrix Cat 5 receiver necessitating two IR receivers in rooms with both A V Cat 5 receivers an...

Page 9: ...Power Supplies to Power Strip Address M IR Remote Control Audio Distribution System with Integrated Switching Located in Equipment Closet Audio Input for Source 1 Zone 1 Output to Zone 1 Speakers IR...

Page 10: ...uter device in range A F In this document braces and are used to signify ONE of the enclosed characters For example L U indicate either of the two characters L or U General Commands Extended Command R...

Page 11: ...e level of all zones of 1173BK tracking A V router x V Im Im V vvv Query volume level of source m valid when 1173BK is in source mode V I I1 V vvv I2 V vvv I3 V vvv I4 V vvv I5 V vvv I6 V vvv Query vo...

Page 12: ...ive 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...