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e. If both component video and DVI are connected to the video display, test the display both ways by
switching its inputs. Any component video sources should also be shown with the TV in DVI mode.
8. Real-time Setup.
If setup configurations were not downloaded from the flash card (page 8), perform
desired setup tasks. For convenience, the PC Configuration Utility is recommended for most setup tasks,
but all tasks may also be performed using the front panel controls or remote control. As a minimum, it is
recomended that you enter custom source names and save your setup configuration to the flash card.
To enter the Setup Menu, press and hold the knob, and touch the Menu key (or simply press Menu on the
remote). Use the knob to navigate to each setup option, press the knob to select it, then follow on screen
instructions (see page 15 for a Setup Menu Chart).
9. Remote Control Methods.
Four different remote control methods may be used with the 1156/66.
a. Native remote; use Model 1105.
b. Source or universal remotes; commands can be learned by 1156/66 using the Learn IR Codes setup
screen (see section 10 below).
c. Home automation systems can learn the Model 1166’s IR codes along with the codes of the sources
and can output a macro containing source controls and Model 1166 selection controls. Follow the
manufacturers instructions to teach the automation system numeric 1 through 6 from the Model
1105, as needed. Some automation systems allow 1105 codes to be downloaded from the manufac-
turer’s website and then loaded into the automation system controller.
d. RS-232 commands. System controllers capable of RS-232 communication can be connected to the
serial port on the Model 1166. To program such controllers, refer to Appendix B in this manual.
10. Using Infrared Control.
a. If you are using standard handheld remote controls, ensure correct operation by eliminating sources of
light pollution such as direct sunlight, fluorescent light, etc.
b. If you are using a home automation system (such as Crestron, AMX, CQC, or Control4), provide a contact
emitter or blaster from the infrared system to stimulate the Model 1166’s optical IR receiver, or patch the
IR signal directly to the IR input port on the rear panel using a 3.5mm cable (see page 7).
11. Infrared Learning.
In addition to using the Model 1105 remote, or using other learning remotes to send
1105 commands, the 1166 can learn to respond to existing commands from source remotes. This control
method offers versatility and precision in source selection with a small investment of time to teach the IR
commands to the 1166. Following are steps to learn IR codes from source remotes.
a. Use the Learn IR Codes setup screen to teach the Model 1166 one “key” code for each source unit.
For example, for a media player, let the Model 1166 learn its “play” key, then, when that key is
pressed to start the player, the Model 1166 will immediately select its output. On a set top box, one
might pick the “enter” key to prompt the Model 1166 to switch when a channel has been selected.
b. Audio Authority Model 1108 IR Router (included in AVAtrix) addresses the problem of controlling
multiple identical sources from a Wallplate. The Model 1108, when used with individual IR emitters
attached to the sources, routes the IR command from a Wallplate to the appropriate source only.
12. Remote Wallplates.
The Cat 5 cables carrying audio and video to the Wallplates also provide a pathway
for infrared signals to be returned to the 1170 or 1176.
a. Plug an Infrared Control Receiver into the 3.5mm jack on each Wallplate used with a Model 1176
that is to have source selection capability. (Use only compatible receivers without power supply–see
Appendix A.)
