Installation; Rack Mounting; Wiring And Connections; Status Indication - Russound VM1 Video Matrix Installation Manual

Location
Locate the VM1 Video Matrix with the host system controller and source
equipment to facilitate source and control connections. Locate the VMR1
Receivers near the video displays in the zones, within 300 feet (90 m) of the
VM1.

Rack Mounting

To rack mount the VM1, attach
the supplied rack ears to the
chassis as shown. Leave one rack
unit of space open above and
below the VM1 to allow proper
ventilation of the chassis. Do not
mount the VM1 above a device
that produces high amounts of
heat, such as an amplifier.

Wiring and Connections

The Video Matrix handles all the video switching for the multiroom system.
The following steps apply to wiring and connections for video only.
Note: Turn the VM1 power switch off and unplug the power supply from the
wall receptacle before making any connections.
1. Run cable.
Install lengths of CAT-5e cable up to 300 feet (90 m) between the
VM1 and the video display locations in the zones. If desired, use modular
wall plates and RJ45 patch cables at the VM1 for a neater appearance.
Note: When running CAT-5e cables, avoid AC power wiring. If you have to
run the cables parallel to electrical wiring, space the cable at least 12 inches
(30 cm) from AC power lines.
2. Connect VMR1 Receivers. In each
zone, punch down the CAT-5e
cable on the back of the VMR1 as
indicated on the circuit board, using
the proper 110 punchdown tool to
avoid damage..
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Rack ear
VM1 Chassis side view
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3. Connect Receiver cables to VM1.
end of the CAT-5e cables, following the T568A standard as shown. Plug the
connectors into the appropriate zone outputs on the VM1. (If using wall
plates, punch down the CAT-5e per the T568A standard and use straight-
through patch cables between the VM1 and the wall plates.)
Rack mounting
flange
4. Connect video sources.
component outputs to the source inputs on the VM1. Note: Each source
input with an upconverter can use either the S-video, composite video, or
component video input. Set the internal switches to the correct format for
each source (see page 7).
5. Connect VM1 to system.
the multiroom or home automation system.
RNET Connection: With the RNET-enabled multiroom system turned off, use
a straight-through RJ45 patch cable to connect from either RNET port on the
VM1 to any unused RNET Link port on the system or a connected RNET-enabled
source component. When powering up the system, turn on the VM1 and other
RNET-enabled peripheral devices before turning on the RNET multiroom
system. This allows the system to recognize the VM1 and peripheral devices.
RS232 Connection: Use a DB9 serial data cable to connect from the DB9 port
on the VM1 to a similar port on the home control or automation system.
USB Connection: Use a USB Type B to Type A cable to connect from the USB
port on the VM1 to a USB port on the computer or control system.

Status Indication

The red front-panel LED glows steadily to indicate the power is on. It blinks if
there is a power-up error. The green LED blinks to indicate control data traffic
on the serial bus.
Crimp RJ45 connectors on the system
RJ-45 Using T568A
Wiring Standard
Use video patch cables to connect from the source
Use the appropriate cable to connect the VM1 to

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