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18      Audio Authority AVAtrix User Manual

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Setup Menu Chart

Settings 

Lockout Front Panel Keys 

Lockout all front panel keys except for Display and the key sequence for Setup Menu 
access. 

Lockout Front Panel IR Detector 

Detection ignores any IR commands visible from the front panel IR window; IR input 
jack on rear is still active.

Enable Display Blanking

Allows the front panel display to turn off after a period of inactivity.

Enable Feedback for Private 
Viewing 

When enabled, this feature causes a brief break in the video signal as an indication 
that an “IR lock” or “view lock” signal has been implemented. 

Name the Sources 

Assign custom abbreviations and custom long names to each source.

Learn IR Commands 

Teach the AVX-562 to respond to 3rd party IR commands.

Name Groups

Assign custom abbreviations and custom long names to each group of zones.

Assign Outputs to Groups

 

Divide the array of Cat 5 receiver outputs into geographic or functional zone ”groups”.

Assign Restrictions

 

Restrict source signals from particular zone wallplate/receivers 

Save/Load File

 

Save Current Setup to Flash Card 

Save the current setup configuration to memory card in rear slot. Does not overwrite 
any existing setup files. 

Load 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 available operating system firmware files on the flash memory card to 
install a firmware upgrade.

Contact Installer

Enter contact information. Up to four lines, 42 characters per line.

Diagnostics

 

         Expander Address

Shows letter address of all detected expanders, including the six native AVX-562 Cat 5 
matrix outputs. 

         Local IR

Shows on/off times of IR signals received through the front panel.

         Zone IR

Shows on/off times and carrier of IR signals received through the Cat 5 wallplate/
receivers.

         Firmware Version

Shows the firmware version loaded on each component of the AVAtrix system, and the 
firmware upgrades available on a flash card loaded in the card slot.

         Source and Control Restrictions

Shows the parental restrictions on sources to wallplate/receivers and local output.

f.  Assign Restrictions. These controls allow the 

system administrator to prevent a zone from 
viewing a source. This operation is password 
protected (2-3-6). It is recommended to set up 
these restrictions via the PC Utility (page 18).

g.  Save/Load File. When all custom options are 

complete, save the setup to the flash card in 
case system settings are changed or lost. The 
card can be kept either in the AVAtrix or in some 
other safe location. A card could also be used to 
quickly set up similar AVAtrix systems installed in 
other locations. The Installer can keep a copy of 
each AVAtrix installation on a card for reference. 
To initialize a blank card, download the files from 
www.audioauthority.com/page/software, expand 
the zip archive, and copy the files onto the card.

h.  Diagnostics. See Appendix C for instructions on 

IR, addressing, and other diagnostics.

Group view offers control of zone groups by name, and can be used 
in six-zone systems to name the zones.

Group Name

Group Number

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Summary of Contents for High Definition Cat 5 Matrix AVX-562

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Model AVX 562 High Definition Cat 5 Matrix...

Page 2: ...Audio Authority and the Double A Symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corp AVAtrix is a trademark of Audio Authority Copyright August 2008 all rights reserved HDMI the HDMI logo and Hi...

Page 3: ...ty 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 repair All freight charges for out of wa...

Page 4: ...Clean the unit only with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth Specifications Subject to change without notice Video Parameters Signal Type Component YPbPr Video Formats 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i p In...

Page 5: ...embly 10 Expander Address Settings 10 Cat 5 Zone Wiring 12 Remote Control Options 14 Installing Infrared Equipment 15 Entering Source Names and Custom Groups 17 Setup Menu Chart 18 PC Setup Via Flash...

Page 6: ...5 remote outputs all offering component video with digital and analog audio The Model AVX 562 performs selection of up to six audio video input sources by infrared control RS 232 signals or by manual...

Page 7: ...rations RGB Projector Component Video Display S Video or Composite Video Display 1362 Y Pb Pr Source PC Composite Source 1365 VGA YPbPr YPbPr YPbPr AVAtrix YPbPr YPbPr 1365 RGBHV 1361 S Video YPbPr Ca...

Page 8: ...o 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 betw...

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 L...

Page 10: ...tool to assure that the plug is completely seated e Turn the next product to be stacked upside down e g Model 1172 or 1176 thread the bus cable through its bus access openings and engage its four thr...

Page 11: ...ED STUDS MODEL AVX 562 1172 or 1176 AVAtrix opening screen shows expanders recognized BUS ACCESS COVER BUS ACCESS OPENING The bus cable is fragile Do not crimp or tug on the cable as you install the e...

Page 12: ...analog audio d Connect a video display and audio system to the Local Main Output jacks Use optical and or coaxial digital audio outputs The AVAtrix does not convert digital audio to analog audio so co...

Page 13: ...eceiver To IR distribution system Address A 18V Power Supply Basic AVAtrix Wiring d Carefully plug the pairs of cables A and B into the correct A and B AVAtrix output jacks e Connect cables to each wa...

Page 14: ...ount each wallplate Remote Control Options Four different remote control methods may be used with the AVAtrix Native IR remote Model 1105BK Model 1105 IR codes are identical but appearance is differen...

Page 15: ...ed from a zone to the AVAtrix can immediately select the source to be played on that wallplate receiver output Use the IR routing connections or the main IR output from the AVAtrix see 3 below c IR co...

Page 16: ...k Emitter 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...

Page 17: ...re numbered 1 6 on each output level the first level being the AVX 562 outputs The AVX 562 outputs are always addressed A and the next level Model 1176 should be B and so on An individual zone output...

Page 18: ...g System Choose from available operating system firmware files on the flash memory card to install a firmware upgrade Contact Installer Enter contact information Up to four lines 42 characters per lin...

Page 19: ...stom Group Names These names are the labels shown on the AVAtrix panel display repre senting each of the six available output zone groups groups of wallplate receiver locations Short group Names may h...

Page 20: ...GRP modes In Group View shown it is simple to show the cur rent source selected for each group If some TVs in a group have a different source selected e g Living room above the AVAtrix places an aste...

Page 21: ...rofessional Screen Changing the source on the local MAIN output Touch soft key until MAIN is highlighted touch the desired source input selection key or turn the knob Changing the source on a ZONE Cat...

Page 22: ...tions Damaged Cat 5 port on AVAtrix Try Cat 5 cables on a different port Damaged Cat 5 receiver swap with known good receiver 1176 or 1172 Expanders not recognized Improperly seated internal bus cable...

Page 23: ...ul 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 P...

Page 24: ...232 Serial Protocols Model AVX 562 and 1176 expanders can be controlled via RS 232 from a PC or dedicated controller Two dif ferent RS 232 serial protocols are available the Abbreviated Command Set is...

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 desired source in...

Page 26: ...y 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...

Page 27: ...d ends with a right bracket is an invalid command and the AVAtrix responds with the string ERROR Response to C X RA O1 Im RA O2 Im RA O3 Im RA O4 Im RA O5 Im RA O6 Im RB O1 Im RB O2 Im RB O3 Im RB O4...

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