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- Page 1 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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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Audio Attenuation Response String ... 11 Front Panel Status Response String... 11 RS-232 Cable Connections... 12 Single Tuner ... 12 Multiple Tuners, AV6x4 Router ... 12 Safety Instructions ... 13 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer ... 14 Contemporary Research Corporation AV6x4 A/V Router... -
Page 3: Overview
RS-232 baud rate and device number, and selectively enabling or disabling front-panel features. The AV6x4 is a popular choice for conference rooms, home theaters, and classrooms because it is easily controllable by computer software and custom control systems. Up to three switchers, as well as CR stereo TV and FM tuners, can be controlled by a single RS-232 control port. -
Page 4: Specifications
Unbalanced line level, 20K ohms and buffered Each input programmable from -9 to +9dB in 3dB steps Maximum level, including any AV6x4 gain, +11 dBm (3.5V rms or 10V peak to peak) Audio Outputs: 4 stereo (dual channel) Gold RCA female... -
Page 5: Front Panel Programming
Selects unit address used in RS-232 remote control protocol. Factory default is unit address 1 and should only be 2 or 3 if multiple units are RS-232 daisy chained. If the Mode button is pressed and held while exiting this mode, the AV6x4 is reconfigured for all factory defaults. -
Page 6: Front Panel Programming Quick Reference
Mute All A/V disabled Output Selects and Mute All A/V Send test string Parameter -9 dB -6 dB -3 dB +3 dB +6 dB +9 dB All Off 0 dB Mute All A/V, Mode All functions disabled AV6x4 A/V Router... -
Page 7: Rs-232 Control Protocol
- ASCII CR, Hex $0D, or keyboard Enter - as an 'End-of-command' character. Responses from the AV6x4 begin with the ASCII < (less than symbol) as an 'Attention' character and end with a carriage return followed by line feed an ASCII LF or Hex $0A as 'End-of-command' characters. -
Page 8: Rs-232 Commands
Unmutes all audio and video Toggles Mute on and off Mute command must follow Crosspoint character AV6x4 returns Crosspoint status string Unit 2 Audio-Follow Video Crosspoint In 1 to Out A, In 2 to Out B, In 3 to Out C, In 4 to Out D... -
Page 9: Audio Gain Commands
-6 dB gain -3 dB gain +3 dB gain +6 dB gain +9 dB gain AV6x4 returns Gain status string Unit 2 Sets all Inputs to 0 Gain Unit 1 Sets all Input to 0 Gain Lowers Input 5 gain to Level 3 (-3 dB) -
Page 10: Front Panel Commands
Mute All A/V disabled Output Selects and Mute All A/V disabled Mute All A/V, Mode disabled All functions disabled Parameter unchanged Returns Front Panel Status string from AV6x4 Unit 1 Audio-only Crosspoint Output A selected Output D selected Level 1 lockout (all functions enables - default) -
Page 11: Response Strings
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 AV6x4 A/V Router... -
Page 12: Rs-232 Cable Connections
Remember that you will need to use the Unit# address in your programming when you control more than one AV6x4 from the same control port. You can also daisy-chain 232-series Video and FM tuners with one or two AV6x4 A/V Routers. In this application, set the Router to the lowest Unit#. -
Page 13: Safety Instructions
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Contemporary Research Corporation AV6x4 A/V Router... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
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.
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