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20      Audio Authority AVAtrix User Manual

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Numeric keys 1-6 used for instant 
source input selection and navigation

ZONE key used to select a single Wallplate

GROUP key use to select a group of Wallplates

MENU key used to access AVX-562 setup menu

SCAN keys used to browse 

AVAtrix inputs or navigation

DIM/SCROLL (up/down) used to dim AVX-
562 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)

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

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MENU

LOCK

ZONE

SOURCE

GROUP

ALL

A

D

G

J

B

E

H

K

C

F

I

L

SCAN

DIM / SCROLL

ENTER

DISPLAY

Model 1105BK IR Remote

UNLOCK key used to cancel all temporary 
restrictions

VIEW-LOCK key used for private viewing restriction

IR-LOCK key used for source control restriction

Use the 1105BK remote to operate the AVAtrix from the 
head end or from a properly equipped Cat 5 receiver 
zone. Setup functions are only available at the head 
end. The 1105 IR command set can be used in a 3rd 
party universal remote control system; download the 
ccf file from www.audioauthority.com/page/software.

Model 1105BK Remote Control

AVAtrix Front Panel Controls 

(From Professional 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 5 receiver)

Turn the knob to navigate, press the knob to change directions; when the desired zone 
is highlighted, touch the desired source input selection key.

Changing the source for a 
group of zones

Touch soft key until GRP is highlighted; turn the knob to select the desired group; touch 
a source input selection key to assign a source.

Changing the source for all 
zones

Touch soft key until ALL is highlighted; touch the desired source input selection key to 
assign a source. (Press the knob to UNDO.)

Remote Zone Operation: Key Sequence Examples 

The key sequences for several operations using the 1105BK IR remote control from the Cat 5 wallplate/
receiver zone are shown below. The zone must be equipped with a compatible IR receiver. 

View-lock and IR-lock timeout after 300 minutes. These commands can be temporarily suspended using the 
Source and Control Restrictions Diagnostic Mode.

Changing the source on the 
zone output

Press the desired source number key.

Activate VIEW LOCK
(private viewing)

Press LOCK, then press VIEW LOCK. No other zones can select the source selected 
at this zone, and zones viewing this source are locked out. (Expires after 300 minutes.)

Activate IR LOCK

Press LOCK, then press IR LOCK. No other zones can change settings (channels, etc) 
through the AVAtrix IR pathway. (Expires after 300 minutes.)

Clear all LOCK commands

Press LOCK, then UNLOCK.

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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