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Product Manual
AV6x4
Audio/Video Router, 6x4
January 14, 2003
17630 Davenport Rd, Suite113
Dallas, TX 75252 USA
Tel: 972.931.2728
888.972.2728
Fax: 972.931-2765
Web: www.crwww.com
www.contemporaryresearch.com
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Table of Contents Overview............................................................................................................................................. 3 Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 4 Physical.................................................................................................................................................4 Front Panel.......
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Overview Contemporary Research presents the AV6x4, a flexible, controllable matrix switcher for routing six stereo A/V inputs to four stereo A/V outputs. Using the simplified front-panel controls, it's easy to switch VCRs, DVDs CDs, cameras and other sources to TVs, projectors, and plasma displays. Route and input to any combination of outputs, send both audio and video, or switch audio and video separately. Advanced capabilities are available from front-panel programming as well, i
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Specifications Physical Size: 19" [483mm] wide x 1.75" [38mm] height (1RU) x 9.25" [235mm] deep Weight: 4.25lbs [1.47Kg] Enclosure: All aluminum, including front extrusion, durable black powder coat paint Front Panel Mute All A/V: Toggling Mute for all audio and video, red LED lights when muted Routing Mode: Cycling routing mode selection — red LED (Audio only), green LED (Video only), or both LEDs (A/V) Routing Control: Select Mode Select Output (A, B, C, or D), LEDs show
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Front Panel Programming To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode 1. Press and hold the Mute A/V button until the red LED light above is lit (indicating Mute On). 2. Press Input 1-6 in the Output A/C section to select Programming Mode 1-6. The Mode and Output A-D LEDs (yellow) will turn off when programming mode is selected. 3. Release Mute A/V button to enter selected front-panel programming mode. 4. The A/C Input and B/D Input LEDs will display the current setting for the mode 5. Use th
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Front Panel Programming Quick Reference Mode Function A/C Parameter B/D Parameter 1 Baud Rate 1 300 2 600 3 1200 4 2400 5 4800 6 9600 (default 2 Unit Number 1 Unit 1 2 Unit 2 3 Unit 3 3 Input Level 1 Input 1 1 -9 dB -6 dB 2 Input 2 2 3 Input 3 3 -3 dB +3 dB 4 Input 4 4 5 Input 5 5 +6 dB +9 dB 6 Input 6 6 All Off 0 dB 4 Panel Lockout 1 All functions enabled 1 Mute All A/V, Mode 2 Output Selects dis
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RS-232 Control Protocol Overview The AV6x4 full-duplex RS-232 scheme enables a system programmer to control all routing functions as well as monitor 3 groups of unit status. All commands are sent as ASCII strings. No delays between characters or commands are required, as data is interrupt driven and buffered. There are three types of commands and responses—Crosspoint, Input Gain and Front Panel. Crosspoint commands route Input 1-6 audio and video to Outputs 1-4. Audio Gain commands
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RS-232 Commands Crosspoint Commands A Crosspoint command sends inputs to outputs. The command structure is simple: > [Unit] [Crosspoint (X, A, V)] [Input (0-6)] [Output (A-D)] [Input] [Output]… More than one set of Input/Output points can follow the Crosspoint command. You don’t have to include all Input/Output Crosspoints in the string, only the Crosspoints that need to be changed. A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples. Paramete
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Audio Gain Commands An Audio Gain command adjusts the attenuation or gain of each Input. > [Unit] [Gain] [Input (1-6)] [Level (1-6)] [Input] [Level]… More than one set of Input/Gain pairs can follow the Gain command. You don’t have to include all Input/Gain pairs in the string, only the ones that need to be changed. A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples. Parameter Character Function Gain G Gain Sets the selected input to the spe
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Front Panel Commands Front Panel Commands emulate the functions of front-panel operation and programming. > [Unit] [Panel] [Mode] [Output A/C] [Output B/D] [Lockout] All four parameters (Mode, Output A/C, Output B/D, Lockout) must be included in string. A carriage return is required at the end of each command and is assumed in all examples. Parameter Character Function Panel P Front Panel Mode Sets the command for front-panel functions Mode X Audio-Follow Video Route the inpu
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Response Strings Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf] AV6x4status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII 'carriage return' and ‘line feed' follow each response string. Crosspoint Status Response String Audio Attenuation Response String Front Panel Status Response String Contemporary Research Corporation 11 AV6x4 A/V Router
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RS-232 Cable Connections All drawings show pin numbers relative to a PC COM port or Axcent3 DB-9 RS-232 control port. Pin-outs to other types of control ports may vary. Single Unit RS-232 Wiring – Single Unit 5 GND GND 5 RS-232 9-pin D-sub 2 RXD TXD 3 Control Port female 3 TXD RXD 2 Multiple RS-232 Units Up to three Contemporary Research 232-series components can be daisy-chained from one RS-232 control port. Remember that you will need to use the Unit# address in you
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Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment. 1. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Power Sources - Use supplied or equivalent UL/CSA approved low voltage DC plug-in transformer. 3. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If you connect an outside antenna or cable system to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection agains
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Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR. Should such a defect occur CR will repair or replace, at their option, the defective product at no cost for parts or labor. This warranty extends to product purchased directly from CR or an Authorized CR Dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to
