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HRT A/V Switch-Cat VSA-31 Manual

All-in-one a/v distribution system
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Model VSA-31
A / V Switch-Cat
TM
All-in-One A/V Distribution System
Switching, UTP Transmission, Serial Control, and Audio Amplification
March 2007
UMA1114 Rev n/c
© Copyright 2007. Hall Research Technologies, Inc.. All rights reserved.
1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607 , Fax -6698

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  • Page 1 Model VSA-31 A / V Switch-Cat All-in-One A/V Distribution System Switching, UTP Transmission, Serial Control, and Audio Amplification March 2007 UMA1114 Rev n/c © Copyright 2007. Hall Research Technologies, Inc.. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607 , Fax -6698...
  • Page 2 Model VSA-31 Trademarks Used In this Manual Hall Research and (logo) are trademarks of Hall Research Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned are the property of the trademark owners. FCC and European Union Declaration of Conformity This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A / V Switch-Cat Table of Contents 1.0 General ....................4 2.0 Features....................4 3.0 Installation ..................5 4.0 Operation ................... 7 5.0 Windows™ Projector Configuration Software........9 . Installing the Software................. 9 . Selecting your Projector Configuration file......... 9 .

  • Page 4: General

    Model VSA-31 1.0 General Thank you for purchasing Hall Research Technologies’ VSA-31 A/V switching control system. The package is comprised of a 3 input A/V switcher on a 4-gang wallplate (transmitter) plus a remote receiver with video, audio, and serial control outputs, a serial programming cable as well as a Windows™...

  • Page 5: Installation

    4-gang electrical box in order to attach the faceplate to the mounting surface or structure. Please contact HRT or your desired electrical supply house for purchasing the J-box. These are generally inexpensive units.
  • Page 6 Model VSA-31 As seen in the above diagrams, the connection between the receiver and the projector are comprised of VGA, S-Video, and RS232. These cables are not supplied and must be purchased separately. Please note that most projectors use a unique and non-standard Serial input connector, therefore you need to build your cable according to the pin out provided be the projector manufacturer or purchase a cable from them.

  • Page 7: Operation

    A / V Switch-Cat Prior to final installation of the wallplate, you need to use the supplied Windows™ software and the serial cable to program the serial codes needed to operate the projector into the sender wallplate. Note on CV and S-Video Inputs Do not connect the Composite Video and S-Video inputs simultaneously.
  • Page 8 Model VSA-31 The buttons are back-lit so you can tell which input is selected or if the projector is turned on or not. If the command string has a wait, during the prescribed wait time, the LED will be blinking and the user cannot switch channels.

  • Page 9: Windows™ Projector Configuration Software

    A / V Switch-Cat 5.0 Windows™ Projector Configuration Software Included in the VSA-31 package is a CD with the application that you need to use to select your projector model in order to upload the configuration serial parameters. This is a one time task, as long as you do not change your projector.

  • Page 10: Creating The Serial Strings

    Model VSA-31 . Creating the Serial Strings The serial string to the projector can be comprised of ASCII characters, hexadecimal bytes, and wait times embedded in the strings. The length of each serial string must not exceed 250 characters. The current length of each string will be displayed in the String Length box.

  • Page 11: Entering Ascii Characters Into The Serial Strings

    A / V Switch-Cat This command will be issued when the Power button is pressed and the Power button LED is off. This command will instruct the projector to power on. Note: We recommend inserting a 15-45 second wait after the power on serial command to allow the projector to completely power up before sending it more serial commands.

  • Page 12: Entering Wait Times Into The Serial Strings

    Model VSA-31 . Entering wait times into the serial strings Waits can be entered into the serial strings by choosing the wait duration from the drop down menu then clicking ‘Insert Wait’ button. Each wait uses the space of 2 ASCII characters in the overall string length. In this example I inserted (2) 1-second waits for a total of a 2 second wait.

  • Page 13: Loading Or Saving Configurations

    A / V Switch-Cat 3. Connect the VSA-31 to the PC via the supplied DB9-to-3.5 cable 4. Startup the VSA-31 Programmer software. (Located in Start menu) 5. Create the serial command strings 6. Save file and Upload . Loading or Saving Configurations You can save or load a configuration file by clicking on the File menu or choosing the appropriate icon.

  • Page 14: Resetting The Vsa-31

    There is no customer repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty. Contact HRT Support at 714-641-6607 or via email or web. If you need to ship your converter for repair, make sure to get a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number first.
  • Page 15 A / V Switch-Cat...
  • Page 16 Model VSA-31 Products Designed and Made in the USA...

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