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Summary of Contents for Hall Research Technologies A/V Switch-Cat VSA-31-SP
- Page 1 Model VSA-31-SP A / V Switch-Cat All-in-One A/V Distribution System Switching, UTP Transmission, Serial Control, and Audio Amplification UMA1146 Rev D © Copyright 2010. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607, Fax: (714)641-6698...
- Page 3 A / V Switch-Cat Trademarks Used In this Manual Hall Research and are trademarks of Hall Research, 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Model VSA-31-SP Table of Contents 1.0 General ....................3 2.0 Features....................4 3.0 Installation ................... 5 4.0 Operation ..................... 8 5.0 Windows™ Projector Configuration Software........9 . Installing the Software................9 . Selecting your Projector Configuration file........... 9 . Creating the Serial Strings ..............10 . -
Page 5: General
A / V Switch-Cat 1.0 General Thank you for purchasing the Hall Research Model VSA-31-SP A/V switching control system. The package is comprised of a 3 input connector panel with a microphone XLR connector on a 4-gang Wall plate (transmitter), a control panel A/V switcher on a 2-gang wall plate (user interface) plus a remote receiver with video, audio, and serial control outputs, a serial programming cable as well as a Windows™... -
Page 6: Features
Model VSA-31-SP 2.0 Features User interface control panel available as 2-gang wall plate or desktop standalone keypad Wall plates available in both white or black color Programmable relay contacts can switch on or off with any button Accepts 2 VGA and 1 TV-Video (Composite or S-Video) each with its own stereo audio Accepts microphone input (with phantom power and microphone preamplifier with programmable gain) on XLR connector or rear 3 pin... -
Page 7: Installation
A / V Switch-Cat 3.0 Installation In a typical installation, the User interface unit is located on a wall or panel and is wired to the connector panel via 1 CAT5 cable. The connector panel is wired to the receiver unit via 2 CAT5 cables. The user interface and connector panels qualify as low-voltage class 2 devices and do not require a J-box in the wall. - Page 8 Model VSA-31-SP As seen in the above diagrams, the connection between the receiver and the projector could be 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 9 A / V Switch-Cat Prior to final installation of the user interface and connector panel wall plates, 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 wall plate.
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Page 10: Operation
Model VSA-31-SP 4.0 Operation The user’s operation of the system is almost self-explanatory. There are 7 buttons on the User Interface wall plate for powering the projector, video source selection, volume and mute control as well as a user definable AUX button. -
Page 11: Windows™ Projector Configuration Software
A / V Switch-Cat 5.0 Windows™ Projector Configuration Software Included in the VSA-31-SP package is a CD with an application that is required for configuration of the serial parameters and commands for each button. This is a one time task, as long as you do not change your projector or device being controlled. -
Page 12: Creating The Serial Strings
Model VSA-31-SP . Creating the Serial Strings The serial string to the projector can be comprised of ASCII characters, hexadecimal bytes, relay control sequences and wait times embedded in the strings. The length of each serial string must not exceed 250 characters. -
Page 13: Entering Ascii Characters Into The Serial Strings
A / V Switch-Cat 3. Source = Aux On / Aux Off These commands are issued when the Aux button is pushed. When the Aux On command is sent, the Aux button illuminates, and vice versa. These commands can be used for additional projector control, or to toggle the VSA-31-SP’s relay to raise/lower a screen, etc. -
Page 14: Entering Hexadecimal Bytes Into The Serial Strings
Model VSA-31-SP . Entering hexadecimal bytes into the serial strings Enter Hexadecimal bytes by typing the hexadecimal byte into the box above the ‘Insert Hex Byte’ button. Then click ‘Insert Hex Byte’ button. The Hexadecimal byte will be inserted at the end of the current string. In this example I inserted the Hex byte FA . -
Page 15: Selecting The Baud Rate And Parity
A / V Switch-Cat . Selecting the Baud Rate and Parity Select the Baud Rate from the drop down menu that the VSA-31-SP needs to use to communicate with the projector. Use a rate that matches your projector’s setting. Choices are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 bits per second. -
Page 16: Loading Or Saving Configurations
Model VSA-31-SP . Loading or Saving Configurations You can save or load a configuration file by clicking on the File menu or choosing the appropriate icon. You can also create a new configuration file from the File menu or the New File icon . -
Page 17: Operating The Vsa-31-Sp
A / V Switch-Cat . Operating the VSA-31-SP To operate the VSA-31-SP, first press the power button. The power button on the VSA-31-SP will now light up. If you have uploaded a serial command for the “Power = On” command then that serial command will now be issued to the projector. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Model VSA-31-SP 6.0 Troubleshooting Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no customer repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty. Make sure that all connections are properly wired and check for the proper state on the User Interface control panel. -
Page 19: Specifications
A / V Switch-Cat 7.0 Specifications Resolutions PC resolutions up to 1920x1440 @ 60 Hz & HDTV to 1080i, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM S-Video and CV Video Level Unity Gain. 1V p-p for Y, 0.3 V p-p for C Audio Level Variable Gain. - Page 22 Products Designed and Made in the USA...