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6      Audio Authority AVAtrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual

Panel Descriptions

Shown on the page opposite are the front and back views of the 1166. The 1156 is the same, but without DVI 
connections. Below is a view of the 1105 Infrared Remote Control. Each Model 1166 or 1156 includes one 
1105; additional 1105 Remotes may be purchased separately.

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MENU

AUTO

UNIT

SOURCE

ZONE

ALL

A

D

G

J

B

E

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K

C

F

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L

SCAN

DISPLAY

ENTER

Numeric keys 1-6 used for instant 

source input selection and navigation

*UNIT key used to select 

a single Wallplate

*ZONE key used to select 

a group of Wallplates

MENU key used to access 1166 setup menu

Double click to change from Residential to Professional Mode

*Alpha keys used for navigation

*SCAN keys used to browse 

1166 inputs or navigation

DISPLAY (up/down) used to dim 1166 

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)

AUTO key used to turn ON/OFF Signal 

Sensing AutoSelect functionality

* These keys only work when an 1176 Matrix Router is part of the system.

ENTER key used to make 

menu selections

Model 1105 IR Remote Control

This full featured remote control is useful in basic AutoSelector installations for switching source signals 
to the main output, but it also can be used in an 1176 application to switch source signals to individual 
Wallplate outputs. 

*ZERO key used to switch between 

Residential and Professional Modes

Summary of Contents for AVAtrix

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation and Model 1156 and 1166 High Definition AutoSelector HD Home Theater Routing System...

Page 2: ...8346 HD Home Theater Routing System Specifications Subject to change without notice Video Parameter Signal Type Component DVI Video Formats 480i p 720p 1080i p 576i p Input Output Impedance 75 ohms In...

Page 3: ...endix A Using Compatible IR Products 21 Appendix B RS 232 Control Guidelines 22 Warranty 24 Warnings To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture The exclam...

Page 4: ...addresses Model 1166 and 1156 generally but also includes references to DVI capability which is available only on the 1166 If you are installing a Model 1156 ignore any references to DVI HD Home Theat...

Page 5: ...ting Adapters 1170 or 1176 fit 19 inch spacing on EIA rack centers 2 rack units Model 1108 IR Router Plug into the IR Out jack to allow multiple sources to be individually addressed by 9878 Wallplates...

Page 6: ...menu Double click to change from Residential to Professional Mode Alpha keys used for navigation SCAN keys used to browse 1166 inputs or navigation DISPLAY up down used to dim 1166 panel display and f...

Page 7: ...l audio inputs are available at the coaxial and optical outputs COMPONENT VIDEO JACKS Component video input signals are available on YPbPr jacks LEFT RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS Left and right analog aud...

Page 8: ...ity stacking models with your 1156 or 1166 Disconnect power before performing these steps a Lay the Model 1166 upside down on a protective surface such as a terry cloth towel b Remove the four feet an...

Page 9: ...RT COVER AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER REMOVE FEET AND INSTALL ON LAST EXPANDER BUS PORT BUS CABLE THREADED STUDS 1156 or 1166 BUS PORT COVER 1170 or 1176 on the Model 1166 display will indicate that t...

Page 10: ...ystem the one way to avoid the problem is to connect the outputs of a PVR directly to a home theater receiver or television instead of the 1166 The PVR can then be chosen with infrared controlled manu...

Page 11: ...balanced line transmission c Plug the pairs of cables into the output jacks on the Model 1170s Carefully plug cables A and B into the correct A and B jacks d Plug a pair of cables into each Model 9878...

Page 12: ...fer 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 sunlig...

Page 13: ...es to undesired input with Auto off Wrong IR code stored Switches to undesired input in Auto mode Recording source giving false switch criteria turn Auto OFF or connect recording source directly to TV...

Page 14: ...m and custom long names to each source Learn IR Commands Teach the Model 1166 which IR commands of associated equipment to follow Name the Zones Choose zone names from a list or enter custom zone name...

Page 15: ...ool The Case tool allows upper and lower case letters numbers or symbols Note using all upper case generally yields the best results To create custom zones enter the setup menu and select Name the Zon...

Page 16: ...ol while in Residential Mode To navigate using the front panel controls in the Select Remote Sources screen rotate the knob to move the cursor press the knob to change directions up down vs left right...

Page 17: ...change directions up down vs left right 1105 Remote Control Changing the source on the Main Output Double press the Source key to indicate Main press the desired number key or use the Scan keys Changi...

Page 18: ...the two digital audio connections should be made for each source See page 11 for instructions COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCE DVI SOURCE HDMI SOURCE DVI SOURCE COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCE Model 1312 HDMI to DVI Di...

Page 19: ...llplate and other 1176 Matrix Router Configurations Multiple Wallplates may be connected to a Model 1166 with Model 1176 Matrix Routers A single 1176 has a capacity of six Wallplates IR signals sent o...

Page 20: ...same input as 1166 Main Output To IR distribution system 18V Power Supplies to Power Strip Two runs of Cat 5e 6 per Wallplate 9878 Wallplate 9878 Wallplate 9878 Wallplate 9878 Wallplate 1170 MultiDriv...

Page 21: ...olled Tip Signal Ring Ground Sleeve 12 Volts WARNING Connect receivers 12V only directly to Wallplate without connecting block Emitter Pinout A passive emitter usually has a two conductor plug Receive...

Page 22: ...contain the question mark character Parameters Values contained within commands and responses which identify zones sources Wallplates and router devices j zone in range 1 6 m source in range 1 6 n Wal...

Page 23: ...query commands receive a response Command Response Description Mm no response Connect main output to source m Uxnm no response Connect Wallplate n of A V router x to source m Xm no response Connect al...

Page 24: ...orized Reseller showing the item number and date of purchase proof of purchase must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in warranty claim Units that fail after the warranty peri...

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