14 Audio Authority AVAtrix User Manual
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e. Adjust the Cable Length Compensation control on each wallplate/receiver according to the distance
of that unit from the head end. Set the dial to the nearest number of hundreds of feet of cable dis-
tance (e.g. 200 feet = 2). During zone testing (see 7, below) it is recommended to use an HD source
and display to fine tune each cable length compensation setting.
Note: Setting compensation too high or low may result in picture dropouts or distortion.
7. Zone Testing.
Plug the power supply furnished with the AVAtrix and each expander into its respective
unit, and plug the power supplies into a plug strip so that all units can be turned on at one time.
a. Power indicators on the AVAtrix, all expander units
and all installed wallplate/receivers should be on. If
a wallplate power light does not come on, unplug the
Cat 5 cables immediately and re-test them.
b. The opening screen on the AVAtrix panel indicates
how many expanders have been recognized. The screen should match this illustration if a Model
AVX-562 is installed with three 1176 expanders for a total output of 24 Cat 5 outputs.
c. Apply power to all sources and video displays with associated equipment. Use the 1105BK remote
control to verify video and audio signal integrity of sources at each zone location. Fine tune cable
length compensation settings, then permanently mount 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 different).
• Comprehensive IR controllers can learn or download the AVAtrix IR codes.
• The local output can learn to respond to third party commands (see section 2 below). This feature does
not apply to Cat 5 zone outputs.
• RS-232 commands. System controllers capable of RS-232 communication can be connected to the serial
port on the AVAtrix. To program such controllers, refer to Appendix D in this manual.
1. Using AVAtrix IR Commands in Other Remote Controls.
Comprehensive IR controllers can learn or
download the AVAtrix IR codes along with the codes of the sources and can output a macro containing
source controls and AVAtrix selection controls.
a. If the 1105BK codes are available from your remote control company, download and/or activate
those files.
b. A CCF file containing 1105BK codes can be downloaded from the Audio Authority website:
www.audioauthority.com/page/software
c. As an alternative, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to teach a learning remote control the nu-
meric 1 through 6 commands from the 1105BK remote.
2. Teaching Infrared Commands to the AVAtrix for Local Control.
An additional method of controlling the
AVAtrix local (Main) output is to teach it commands from other brand remotes using the Learn IR Codes
setup screen. This feature does not apply to remote Cat 5 zones. For instructions on the learning feature,
call Audio Authority Technical Support.
