Crestron
CNX-PVID8x3
Video Distribution Switch Operations Guide
Page 1: ...Crestron CNX PVID8x3 Video Distribution Switch Operations Guide ...
Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2005 Crestron Electronics Inc ...
Page 3: ...acking 14 Hardware Hookup 15 Hardware Configurations 15 Signal Distribution to More than Eight Rooms 21 Programming Software 23 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC 23 Programming with the Crestron SystemBuilder 23 Programming with SIMPL Windows 24 Uploading and Upgrading 33 Communication Settings 34 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program 36 Firmware Upgrade 38 Problem Solving 39 Troublesh...
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Page 5: ... professional quality far above the level of consumer grade equipment for sophisticated home theaters kitchens bedrooms offices and outdoor areas Fully integrated with the Crestron control system network Cresnet as a network device the CNX PVID8x3 is a key component in the Crestron Home complete solution for distributing video and control throughout the home Functional Summary Accepts NTSC PAL com...
Page 6: ...ached to the CNX PVID8x3 CNX PVID8x3 used with Crestron Room Solution Box NOTE Systems that incorporate the CNX PVID8x3 and Crestron Room Solution Boxes satisfy a vast number of possible applications that could be used by Crestron customers The CNX PVID8x3 is ideally used in tandem with a CNXRMC or CNXRMCLV in each room which receives and decodes the CAT5 video from the CNX PVID8x3 and supplies it...
Page 7: ... UPZ or later Version 5 14 02W UPZ or later Version 5 12 63V UPZ or later Version 4 02 4S UPZ or later CNX PVID8x3 Firmware 4 PVID_16 vx xxx upg or later PVID_16 s19 or later Rack space required 3U high 1U wide Video bandwidth 100 MHz Crosstalk 60 dB Environmental temperature range 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Dimensions with feet without feet without mounting ears Hei...
Page 8: ...tions Guide DOC 8159A Physical Description The CNX PVID8x3 is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels LEDs on the front of the unit indicate the unit s status All connections are made to the back of the unit Refer to the following illustrations CNX PVID8x3 Front View CNX PVID8x3 Rear View ...
Page 9: ...ears are provided for rack mounting four square rubber feet are provided to be attached to the base of the unit for stability and to prevent slippage in tabletop mounting or stacking configurations CNX PVID8x3 Ports A number of ports are provided on the back of the CNX PVID8x3 Refer to the illustration and descriptions below CNX PVID8x3 Ports INPUT 1 16 Levels 1 3 There are three levels of 16 inpu...
Page 10: ...ey are not independently controllable OUTPUT RJ 45 Connectors There are eight RJ 45 connectors for differential video CAT5 mode The outputs are grouped into three pairs and correspond to the INPUT levels as shown in the table after this paragraph Use a standard CAT5 cable Pairing of RJ 45 OUTPUT Connector Pins with respect to the INPUT Levels PAIRED PIN ASSOCIATED INPUT LEVEL 1 and 2 1 3 and 6 2 4...
Page 11: ...lected Boards can be locally selected with the SELECT pushbutton Refer to SELECT Pushbutton on this page OUTPUT 1 8 These eight LEDs illuminate to indicate that a video source is routed via the respective port to the corresponding room ACTIVE VIDEO INPUT These 16 video sync indicators illuminate to signify active inputs on the selected board level NOTE Only composite video and the Y S video compon...
Page 12: ... results or damage to the equipment Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system http www crestron com calculators NOTE When installing network wiring refer to the latest revision of the wiring diagram s appropriate for your specific system configuration available from the Crestron website When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresne...
Page 13: ...MPL Windows procedure The Net ID of each CNX PVID8x3 has been factory set to 41 The Net IDs of multiple CNXPVID8x3s in the same system must be unique Net IDs are changed from a personal computer PC via the Crestron Viewport NOTE For detailed information on establishing communication between the PC and control system refer to Communication Settings on page 34 If communication cannot be established ...
Page 14: ...ll display the ID command has been sent window 7 In the Command Complete window click OK 8 In the Current Network Devices text window verify the new Net ID code 9 In the Set Network ID window click Close NOTE The new Net ID code may also be verified by selecting Diagnostic Report Network Devices in the Viewport alternately select F4 10 Repeat this procedure for each CNX PVID8x3 to be added to the ...
Page 15: ...and highlights the device listing The listing should show the device s current Cresnet ID 6 Enter the Cresnet ID that the device should be set to and click OK The number you enter should appear on the list CAUTION This function does not prevent you from setting duplicate IDs Be sure to check current assignments before entering the desired Cresnet ID number Serial Number to TSID Conversion This uti...
Page 16: ... component sources are restricted to inputs 9 through 16 and extends level 1 with eight composite only connections NOTE Possible configurations and their respective applications when the CNX PVID8x3 is connected to Crestron Room Solution Boxes are summarized in Hardware Configurations on page 15 Furthermore cabling and jumper removal may prove useful in systems where the CNX PVID8x3 does not conne...
Page 17: ...fter this step Otherwise skip this step and step 6 Location of Jumpers Top View with Cover Removed JUMPER HOLDER STORES REMOVED JUMPERS TO SPLIT LEVEL 3 REMOVE NINE JUMPERS FROM LEVEL 3 ONLY NOTE Eight of the nine jumpers are grouped together Do not forget to remove the ninth jumper that is located separately from the other eight 6 Store jumpers removed in step 5 on the jumper holder as shown in t...
Page 18: ...an be rack mounted These ears must be installed prior to mounting Complete the procedure below to attach ears to the CNX PVID8x3 The only tool required for this procedure is a 2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Position a rack ear so that its drilled holes align with the four vacant holes located on one side of the CNX PVID8x3 2 Use four screws supplied 6 32 3 8 L to secure the ear to the CNX PVID8x3 as sho...
Page 19: ...POSITE INPUT CRESNET TO CONTROL SYSTEM AND OTHER CRESNET DEVICES SINGLE ENDED LOCAL VIDEO TO MONITOR OR DISPLAY OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL VIDEO TO ROOM SOLUTION BOX OUTPUT Hardware Configurations NOTE The hardware configurations described in the following sections only apply to systems where the CNX PVID8x3 connects to Crestron Room Solution Boxes The Crestron SystemBuilder can generate a program that f...
Page 20: ...urations permit a greater number of sources but are not as flexible The other configurations also require cabling of boards and possibly the removal of jumpers Flowchart Determine the Configuration Determine the configuration based on the sources in the system Are there more than 16 sources in the system Are there component sources in the system Are there 16 or fewer S video sources in the system ...
Page 21: ...e outputs for that level The illustration after this paragraph depicts a system that utilizes the CNX PVID8x3 and contains a combination of 16 or fewer composite S video and component sources Notice that each input labeled 1 through 16 can connect to a single source The sequence of video signal type is irrelevant Levels 1 through 3 are always switched together Illustration of Out of the Box Config...
Page 22: ...evel 2 the level 3 outputs are not used Conditions of this configuration please read carefully This configuration allows for the greatest number of sources 32 However those sources can only be composite up to 32 when there is no S video and S video up to 16 maximum The illustration after this paragraph provides a visual depiction of a system that utilizes the CNX PVID8x3 in the composite S video o...
Page 23: ...R OF COMPOSITE AND S VIDEO SOURCES CANNOT EXCEED 32 30 31 32 LEVEL 3 COMPOSITE SOURCES PHYSICALLY CONNECT TO LEVEL 3 INPUTS 1 THROUGH 16 BUT ARE LOGICALLY AN EXTENSION OF LEVEL 1 S VIDEO SOURCES PHYSICALLY CONNECT TO LEVELS 1 2 INPUTS 1 THROUGH 16 ONLY 14 15 16 Split Board Configuration Limited Quantity of Any Input Type AKA 8 Video Up to 8 S Video Video and Up to 8 Component S Video Video Sources...
Page 24: ...removed from their original location and stored on the jumper holder OUTPUT LEVEL 1 OUTPUT LEVEL 2 SWITCHABLE TO OUTPUT LEVEL 3 NOTE THE LABELING OF INPUTS 17 THROUGH 24 BECOMES USEFUL WHEN PROGRAMMING COMPOSITE SOURCES CAN CONNECT TO LEVEL 1 INPUTS 1 THROUGH 8 WHEN THERE ARE LESS THAN EIGHT S VIDEO SOURCES COMPOSITE SOURCES CAN ALSO CONNECT TO LEVEL 1 INPUTS 9 THROUGH 16 WHEN THERE ARE LESS THAN ...
Page 25: ... all sources on level 1 which greatly simplifies troubleshooting Remember to leave terminators in place on any unused input on any level RCA outputs can be wired using the same guidelines as inputs component beginning as output 8 and composite beginning at output 1 When using the CAT5 outputs remember that each CAT5 connector represents all three levels of the unit Signal Distribution to More than...
Page 26: ... IC L E 1 2 3 2 8 ADDITIONAL ROOMS 1 2 3 4 5 5 8 7 6 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT 5 8 7 6 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT SETUP 2 1 NET 24 Y Z G 4 3 1 E ST R O N C R E C T RO N IC L E 1 2 3 2 LOOP THROUGH UP TO 4 CNX PVID8x3s 32 ROOMS TOTAL LOOP THROUGH NOTE LAST UNIT MUST HAVE TERMINATORS INSTALLED 8 ADDITIONAL ROOMS 1 2 3 4 5 5 8 7 6 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT 5 8 7 6 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT SETUP 2 1 NET 24 Y Z G 4 3 ...
Page 27: ...cently released features The latest software is available from the Crestron website The following are recommended software version requirements for the PC Optional SystemBuilder version 2 0 or later Requires SIMPL Windows and Crestron Engraver Requires SystemBuilder templates 1 10 or later SIMPL Windows version 2 05 22 or later Requires SIMPL Cross Compiler version 1 1 Crestron Database version 16...
Page 28: ...n select configure program test and monitor a Crestron control system SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows environment NOTE The following descriptions assume that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows If not refer to the extensive help information provided with the software NOTE In the following description the PRO2 control system is used This section describe...
Page 29: ... Select the appropriate one to be placed in System Views Refer to CNX PVID8x3 Symbols on page 26 for details about each symbol NOTE The first CNX PVID8x3 in a system is preset with a Net ID of 41 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views Additional units are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added C2Net Device Slot 9 Setting the Net ID in Device Settings Double cli...
Page 30: ...he specified output In SIMPL Windows an Analog Initialize logic symbol decimal format as shown below should be used to provide these analog inputs Detail View of the Analog Initialize Symbol in SIMPL Windows Programming Manager NOTE The 0d indicates no source Depending on how the three boards of the CNX PVID8x3 are cabled and or jumpered the unit can be used in different hardware configurations Th...
Page 31: ...deo source connected to the given input on level 1 can be switched to the specified output on level 1 Src For Out 1 Level 2 through Src For Out 8 Level 2 Provide the analog equivalent 1 through 16 via the Analog Initialize symbol decimal format on this line so that the video source connected to the given input on level 2 can be switched to the specified output on level 2 Src For Out 1 Level 3 thro...
Page 32: ...e in 16 Level 3 High if a video signal is detected on the specific input 1 16 on level 3 otherwise 0 zero This symbol designation allows the programmer to attach inputs and outputs to the CNX PVID8x3 when it is configured as three independent levels 16 input to eight outputs On each level the 16 inputs can be switched to any of the eight outputs on the same level Src For Out 1 Level 1 Src For Out ...
Page 33: ...ymbol Input Descriptions INPUT S FUNCTION S Src For Out 1 Level 1 through Src For Out 8 Level 1 Provide the analog equivalent 1 through 32 via the Analog Initialize symbol decimal format on this line so that the video source connected to the given input on level 1 including the extension from level 3 can be switched to the specified output on level 1 Src For Out 1 Level 2 through Src For Out 8 Lev...
Page 34: ...puts and outputs to the CNX PVID8x3 when it is configured as two levels one with 32 inputs to eight outputs and the other with 16 inputs to eight outputs On level 1 the 32 inputs can be switched to any of the eight outputs on the same level Likewise the 16 inputs on level 2 can be switched to any of the eight outputs on level 2 Src For Out 1 Level 1 Src For Out 2 Level 1 Src For Out 8 Level 1 Src ...
Page 35: ...ending level 1 with eight additional inputs and still allowing for connections to component video sources Detail View of the CNX PVID8x3J13S Symbol in SIMPL Windows Programming Manager CNX PVID8x3J13S Symbol Input Descriptions INPUT S FUNCTION S Src For Out 1 Level 1 through Src For Out 8 Level 1 Provide the analog equivalent 1 through 24 via the Analog Initialize symbol decimal format on this lin...
Page 36: ...NCTION S Sense in 1 Level 1 through Sense in 16 Level 1 High if a video signal is detected on the specific input 1 16 on level 1 including extension from level 3 otherwise 0 zero Sense in 1 Level 2 through Sense in 16 Level 2 High if a video signal is detected on the specific input 1 16 on level 2 otherwise 0 zero Sense in 1 Level 3 through Sense in 16 Level 3 High if a video signal is detected on...
Page 37: ...CNX PVID8x3 is available from the Example Program section of the Crestron website http www crestron com exampleprograms Search for CNX PVID8X3 Example Program ZIP Uploading and Upgrading NOTE Crestron recommends that you use the latest software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features Please check the Crestron website http www crest...
Page 38: ...gram or upgrade the firmware of the CNX PVID8x3 However before attempting to upgrade it is necessary to establish communications Communication Settings NOTE For laptops and other PCs without a built in RS 232 port Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards rather than USB to serial adapters If a USB to serial adapter must be used Crestron has tested the following devices with good results Belkin ...
Page 39: ... bar select Tools Viewport 2 Refer to the figure after this step From the Viewport menu select Setup Communications settings alternatively press Alt D to open the Port Settings window Setup Communications Settings Command 3 Select RS 232 as the connection type Verify that an available COM port COM 1 is shown following this step is selected and that all communication parameters and necessary option...
Page 40: ...l System Reference Guide Doc 6256 or the respective Operations Guide for the control system Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program A control system source file has the extension smw A compiled SIMPL Windows file has the extension spz for a 2 Series control system bin for CNX generation and csz for CNX generation with SIMPL The SIMPL Windows file can be uploaded to the control system using SIMPL Windows...
Page 41: ...he SIMPL Program check box will be enabled If it does contain SIMPL modules then the SIMPL Program s check box will also be enabled Select one or both check boxes and then click Send Program to begin the transfer NOTE Refer to the latest version of the 2 Series Control System Reference Guide Doc 6256 or the respective Operations Guide for the control system for details about the other fields shown...
Page 42: ...nd extends the capabilities of its products firmware upgrades are posted To upgrade the CNX PVID8x3 firmware complete the following steps 1 Make sure that Communication Settings that begins on page 34 has been performed 2 As shown after this step select File Transfer Update Network Device Firmware from the Viewport menu File Transfer Update Network Device Firmware Command 3 As shown after this ste...
Page 43: ...t receiving power Verify that cables plugged into NET ports are secure NET LED does not illuminate Improper NET ID Verify that CNX PVID8x3 NET ID matches NET ID software program Refer to Identity Code in this Operations Guide Loose network connection Verify that cable plugged into NET port is secure OUTPUT LEDs do not illuminate Loose connection Verify that RCA or RJ 45 cables connected to OUTPUT ...
Page 44: ...rldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the CNX PVID8x3 additional information and programming examples may be made a...
Page 45: ...n display and overlay components are covered for 90 days batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been u...
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