User Manual AV Router High quality VGA RGBHV matrix that distributes signals directly. Controlled via computer.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4 What’s in the Box .................................................................................................................... 5 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 4 Applications ......................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview At times multiple AV signals need to be transferred to multiple nearby ouput monitors. The AV Router allows multiple VGA/audio inputs to be routed to multiple outputs simultaneously, by way of a direct connection into the router. The AV Router is a high-quality switching matrix for VGA type signals. All signal formats are catered for including VGA, SVGA, XGA, RGBHV and sync on green (SOG) applications.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the AVRouter (Quick Start) Warning: As a precaution, we recommend that you disconnect all power cords and make sure that all devices are turned off. 1. Plug in all external audio/video sources to the back of the AVRouter. (Inputs) 2. Connect all external monitors and speakers to the back of the AVRouter. (Outputs) 3. Connect RS232/RS422 adapter to the male serial port on your computer. Then connect 4. 5. 6. 7.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the AVRouter (Detailed Instructions) Video and Audio Inputs The video input for the AVRouter is a standard HD15 connection. Connect all of the Input video sources to the back of the AVRouter unit. The inputs are located on the right half of the rear panel. Hint: You may want to label the input video connections so as not to lose track of where the signal is coming from.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the Communication Cable: RS422 Each unit can be controlled by a RS422 port connected via a RJ45 on the front of the chassis. Two connectors are provided for expansion, allowing a simple Cat 5 patch cable to link to additional units. The SmartControl software will be used to control the units. There are 2 adapters: • RS232 to RS422 adapter (Connects to the serial port on your computer) • RS422 to RJ45 adapter (connects to the other adapter as well as the AVRouter Unit) 1.
Chapter 2: Installation AVRouter connection diagram System Power ON You are now ready to turn on the system. Make sure that all connections are plugged in and all video monitors and speakers that you wish to use are connected. 1. Plug in the power cord to the back of the AVRouter unit. Connect this power cord to the wall. 2. Turn computer on and make sure that the boot up process has completed. 3. Observe to see if LEDs are lit. The AVRouter unit has two.
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Find the Installation CD that came with your AVRouter unit. This CD has the SmartControl software that you will need in order to control the unit using a computer. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM. On the CD you should see: SmartControl Installer.exe SmartControl Help File AVRouter Manual in PDF format Double click SmartControl.exe in order to initiate software installation. Click Install. After installation has completed, click CLOSE.
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Inputs/Outputs: Enter the number of Inputs/Outputs your AVRouter has. For now we will assume that there are 16 inputs and 16 outputs. Com Port: Select the appropriate com port that your computer is using to access the router. Router Timeout: By default this is 0 meaning the computer acknowledges commands almost instantly. Sometimes a computer takes longer to respond. This setting should be left at 0. If you need to change it, it should be no higher than 0.2.
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router(s) connections by means of the matrix panel, the button panel, or with pre-recorded routes called macros. Matrix Panel: This is probably the simplest way to route the connections. Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the left will then be routed to the output above. Note: Inputs can be routed to several different outputs, but each output can only have a single input at any one time.
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Macros: This section of the window is used to save and play back macros. Macros store a set sequence of routes. To record a macro: 1. . Click on the Record button (last button shown above). A blinking “recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are being recorded. 2. . Select the desired cross points. (See Matrix Routing for details on making these routes.) There is no limit on the number of routes you may record. 3.
Chapter 4: Additional Hardware & Operation Configuring more than one AVRouter Many times one AVRouter is enough to suit ones needs, but at times it becomes necessary to have more connections. This is when it would be necessary to have multiple routers in order to have the opportunity to have more advanced connections. There are different ways to connect the routers. We will assume there are two routers.
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Chapter 5: Technical Information M ATR I X S P E C I F I C ATI O N S ITEM Video Ba nd wid th Inpu t Signa l Le ve l Ou tpu t Impe d a nc e 200MHz 1Volt pk-pk into 75R 100 Ohms Inpu t Impe d a nc e 75R Ohms Conne c tor F orma t HD15 soc ke t VGA/SVGA/XGA/RGBHV/RGsB/CVBS/Y C/Y UV/RGBS TTL5VDC Horizonta l Sync u p to 85KHz 640x480, 600x800, 1024x768, 280x1024,1600x1200 S yn c s Ba nd wid th Re solu tion Au d i o Signa l Conne c tor F re qu e nc y Re sponse P owe r Volta ge P h y si c a l W e i ght Dime n
Chapter 6: Appendices Although the following communication protocol has been specifically written for the SmartNet-X unit from SmartAVI, it is accurate for the AVRouter and other units from SmartAVI. 1.0 Document Conventions Any numbers preceded by ‘0x’ are hexadecimal. All data byte string listed in examples are in hexadecimal. (base 16) (base 16) 2.0 Comms Ports Settings.
Chapter 6: Communication Protocol This is achieved by creating a loop between chassis using the comms IN and OUT ports on the front of the chassis. i.e. A d d r e ss 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 H e x S wi t c h S e t t i n g 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F In order to ensure good communications it is essential that the Hex address switch on the front of the SmartNet-X is set correctly. The hex switch can be adjusted using a small flat blade screwdriver.
Chapter 6: Communication Protocol Where; =Single Byte, Switch Input channel -1 =Single Byte, Switch output channel number -1 Response: If successful the unit will respond with an ACK (0x06) Examples 1. Sending the following byte string sets Source 1 to Destination 1 on chassis 0 0xBE,0xEF,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x51, 2. Sending the following byte string sets Source 2 to Destination 1 on chassis 0 0xBE,0xEF,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x01,0x00,0x50, 3.
Chapter 6: Communication Protocol Set Audio Only Crosspoint Cmd = 4 Databytes = destination, source i.e. to switch audio on output 3 to input 4 CMD = 3 Databytes = 3,4 Mute Video on specified output Cmd = 5 Databytes = Destination, State (0=off, 1 = on) i.e. to turn video off on output 3 CMD=5 Databytes = 3,0 i.e. to turn video on on output 3 Mute Audio on specified output Cmd = 6 Databytes = Destination, State (0=off, 1 = on) i.e. to turn audio off on output 3 CMD=6 Databytes = 3,0 i.e.
Chapter 6: Communication Protocol The command to make the end of CAT5 line receiver (SLRX-RX300) switch between its local and remote sources is as follows; <0xBE><0xEF> Where; <0xBE> always 0xBE <0xEF> always 0xEF Frame address. Set by Hex switch on unit or position in Rack frame.
Chapter 6: Communication Protocol Comms Cable D B 9 c a bl e e n d e d pl u g 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F u n c t i on U TP W i r e C ol ou r s ( R J 4 5 ) RX - ( A) T X+ (B) 0V 0V 0V 0V RX+ ( B) T X - ( A) - Or a n g e W h i te & B r o w n Blue G reen W h i te & Or a n g e Brown - You will also require a cable that sits between the RS422 port of the K2 converter and the Frame. It should be wired as shown below.
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Chapter 6: Appendices Limited Warranty Statement A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Extent of limited warranty SmartAVI Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase.
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