Installation and Operation
Model AVM-562
High Definition Cat 5 Matrix
Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Model AVM 562 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix ...
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Page 3: ...tings 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 Manua...
Page 4: ...st 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...
Page 5: ...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...
Page 6: ...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...
Page 7: ...able 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 Vid...
Page 8: ...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...
Page 9: ...r 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...
Page 10: ...ugh 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 th...
Page 11: ...t order Model AVM 562E which has a longer bus cable with the capacity for five expanders REMOVE BUS ACCESS COVER AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER REMOVE FEET AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER BUS CABLE THREADED STUDS MODEL AVM 562 1172BK or 1176BK BUS ACCESS COVER BUS ACCESS OPENING The bus cable is fragile Do not crimp or tug on the cable as you install the expanders If you need to add more than two expan...
Page 12: ...puts The AVAtrix does not convert digital audio to analog audio so connect analog audio to TV s inputs if required e Turn on the sources and AVAtrix temporarily for an initial test Select each source to the local TV and sound system to verify basic functions Remove power and continue installation 6 Cat 5 Zone Connections a Pull two lengths of good quality Cat 5e or Cat 6 UTP cable from the main sy...
Page 13: ...iring f 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...
Page 14: ...emote control company download and or activate those files b A CCF file containing 1105BK codes can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website www audioauthority com page software c As an alternative follow the manufacturer s instructions to teach a learning remote control the numeric 1 through 6 commands from the 1105BK remote You may also wish to teach it View lock IR lock and Unlock 2 Teach...
Page 15: ...mitter Pinout A passive emitter usually has a two conductor plug Tip Signal Ring Ground Sleeve 12 Volts Tip Signal Sleeve Ground Warning Connect receivers directly to wallplate receiver 12V 3 wire only without a powered connecting block Warning Use only non powered emitters without connecting block AVX 562 Do not use a powered connection block or signal amplifier with the AVAtrix AVM 562 Infrared ...
Page 16: ...directly controlled using the Cat 5 IR pathways from Model 1170BK Model 1105BK IR commands returned from wallplate receivers connected to Model 1170BK Cat 5 ports are repeated through the Main AVAVtrix IR Output jack but they perform no function within the AVAtrix Customizing the AVAtrix Apply custom source names create zone groups apply permanent source restrictions and lock out certian front pan...
Page 17: ...is password protected 2 3 6 Highlight a source e g GAME DVD etc and use the four buttons labeled at the bottom of the screen to set restrictions for that source In some cases it may be convenient to restrict all and then allow particular zones These restrictions may also be configured via the PC Utility page 21 g Save Load File When all custom options are complete save the setup to the flash card ...
Page 18: ...ivers from matrix routers as well as the main output Any zone may appear in more than one group f Source Restrictions Any source may be restricted from any wallplate receiver Under Zones select the Cat 5 output address Then check any sources you wish to pro hibit at this location Select the next zone and proceed in the same way To restrict a source from the Main output simply check the Source numb...
Page 19: ...d New Setup from Flash Card Scan and choose firmware upgrades from card or import setup data saved from an AVAtrix or saved from the AVAtrix PC application Load Demonstration Setup Loads example setup including custom short and long source names and 24 simulated remote Wallplate locations Load Default Setup Clears user setup and loads factory default setup Upgrade Operating System Choose from avai...
Page 20: ...hown below All ex amples assume the starting point is Professional Mode To navigate using the front panel controls rotate the knob to move the cursor press the knob to change directions when appropriate up down vs left right 1105BK Remote Control From Professional Screen Changing the source on the local output Double click SOURCE Press the desired number key or press the Left Right SCAN keys Chang...
Page 21: ...ic Modes Appendix C Setting Restrictions with the PC Utility Under the Zones heading there are two col umns separated by hyphens The left column is the zone address and the right column numbers these addresses from 1 36 for reference Select the desired zone address under the Zones heading Click the box next to the source s to be pro hibited in the selected zone To prohibit a source from the main l...
Page 22: ...n AVAtrix Try Cat 5 cables on a different port Damaged Cat 5 receiver swap with known good receiver 1176BK or 1172BK Expanders not recognized Improperly seated internal bus cable Check connections Incompatible firmware versions Upgrade to latest firmware see www audioauthority com Incorrect address setting Set correct expander address see page 8 or see 1172BK manual Damaged Address Dial Use Expand...
Page 23: ...ful for troubleshooting IR response issues in an AVAtrix system Waiting for I R data from wallplate appears on the entry screen of this diagnostic Watch this screen to indicate IR interference from a Plasma TV or other ambient conditions Do not press any buttons on IR remote controls during the test If any other message appears during the test IR interference is present Go to a wallplate receiver ...
Page 24: ...RS 232 Serial Protocols Model AVM 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 pro...
Page 25: ...ll the zones send the following command X4 All Cat 5 zones output source 4 Example 4 To change the source to an entire zone group enter Z followed by the group number followed by the de sired source input number To assign source 3 to group 2 enter the code G23 All zones in group 2 play Source 3 NOTE If zone groups have not been assigned no action results from this command Query Commands and Respon...
Page 26: ... A special command that requests the current status of one or more connections or settings but does not change any operation within the AVAtrix A query must always contain the question mark character Parameters Values contained within commands and responses which identify groups sources zones and router de vices j group in range 1 6 m source in range 1 6 n zone in range 1 6 x A V router device in ...
Page 27: ... string RESET The AVAtrix also echoes any data received on the RS 232 port If any valid normal command is received beginning and ending with brackets and the AVAtrix ceases echoing characters to prevent these echoed characters from corrupting responses The echo function remains off until the AVAtrix is reset either by interrupting power or by double pressing the front panel knob Specifications Sub...
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