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  • Page 1 Crestron CNX-PVID8x3 Video Distribution Switch Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2005 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron CNX-PVID8x3 Contents Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 Introduction ... 1 Features and Functions ... 1 Specifications ... 3 Physical Description... 4 Industry Compliance ... 8 Setup ... 8 Network Wiring... 8 Identity Code ... 9 Cabling and Jumpers ... 12 Rack Mounting ...

  • Page 5: Professional Video Distribution Switch: Cnx-Pvid8X3

    Crestron Home and control throughout the home. Functional Summary Operations Guide - DOC. 8159A Professional Video Distribution Switch ® Professional Video Distribution Switch, CNX-PVID8x3, is a CAT5 ® • Accepts NTSC/PAL composite, component, and S-video sources, including HDTV •...
  • Page 6 The CNX-PVID8x3 is designed with three levels of video inputs and outputs, each highly configurable for a variety of video formats. Each of the three levels of switcher boards implements a video matrix with 16 RCA inputs and eight RCA outputs for direct single ended video connection to local display devices.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    CNX-PVID8x3 used without Crestron Room Solution Box In this system, the CNX-PVID8x3 has an incredible amount of flexibility with respect to making connections to all three types of video sources. For example, it is possible to have a composite source connected to INPUT 1, level 1 and an S-video source connected to INPUT 1, levels 2 and 3, simultaneously.

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    Professional Video Distribution Switch Physical Description The CNX-PVID8x3 is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels. LEDs on the front of the unit indicate the unit's status. All connections are made to the back of the unit. Refer to the following illustrations.
  • Page 9 CNX-PVID8x3 Ports A number of ports are provided on the back of the CNX-PVID8x3. Refer to the illustration and descriptions below. CNX-PVID8x3 Ports INPUT 1 –...
  • Page 10 Cresnet system. Refer to "Network Wiring" on page 8 for details. CNX-PVID8x3 Indicators There are 29 LED indicators located on the front panel of the CNX-PVID8x3, and one on the back panel. Refer to the following illustration and descriptions. 6 • Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3...
  • Page 11 CNX-PVID8x3. This LED illuminates when communication between the Cresnet system and the CNX-PVID8x3 is established (unit is polled on the network). Illumination indicates that the SIMPL Windows program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same Net ID as the CNX-PVID8x3.

  • Page 12: Industry Compliance

    Professional Video Distribution Switch Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the CNX-PVID8x3 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to...

  • Page 13: Identity Code

    Refer to “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 25 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure. The Net ID of each CNX-PVID8x3 has been factory set to 41. The Net IDs of multiple CNXPVID8x3s in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via the Crestron Viewport.
  • Page 14 In the "Set Network ID" window, select the CNX-PVID8x3 from the Current Network Devices text window. Select the new Net ID for the CNX-PVID8x3 from the Choose the new network ID for the selected device (Hex): text box. Click Set ID to initiate the change. This will display the "ID command has been sent"...
  • Page 15 Open the Crestron Viewport. 2. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Serial Number Conversion Tool. The “Serial Number window is displayed. (Refer to the following figure.) Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 11 TSID TSID Conversion Tool”...

  • Page 16: Cabling And Jumpers

    Cabling and Jumpers Out of the box, the CNX-PVID8x3 provides three 16x8 crosspoint boards that can be operated independently or in parallel. However, versatility was built into the unit. Depending on how the three boards are cabled and/or jumpered, the unit can be used in different hardware configurations.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting

    Professional Video Distribution Switch 2. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 16 cover screws from the top (four screws) and sides (six per side) of the CNX-PVID8x3. 3. Lift and remove the CNX-PVID8x3 top cover. 4. Use the supplied cable (15863) to connect board 1 (bottom board) to board 3 (top board), as shown in the diagram that follows this step.

  • Page 18: Stacking

    Ear Attachment for Rack Mounting (Side View of Unit) Stacking Four "feet" are provided with the CNX-PVID8x3 so that if the unit is not rack mounted, the rubber feet can provide stability when placed on a flat surface or stacked. These feet should be attached prior to the hookup procedure. Refer to the following illustration for placement of the feet.

  • Page 19: Hardware Hookup

    NOTE: For specific details regarding input connections, refer to "Hardware Configurations" on page 15 if the CNX-PVID8x3 connects to Crestron Room Solution Boxes within the system. NOTE: Refer to "Network Wiring" on page 8 when making connections to the port labeled NET.
  • Page 20 Consider adding another CNX-PVID8x3 to the system. 16 • Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 COMPONENT (connects to three levels) Determine the configuration based on the sources in the system. Are there more than 16 sources in...
  • Page 21 In this configuration as well as the others, the inputs connected to a given level can only be routed to the outputs for that level. The illustration after this paragraph depicts a system that utilizes the CNX-PVID8x3 and contains a combination of 16 or fewer composite, S-video, and component sources.
  • Page 22 (up to 32, when there is no S-video) and S-video (up to 16, maximum). The illustration after this paragraph provides a visual depiction of a system that utilizes the CNX-PVID8x3 in the composite/S-video only configuration. Notice that S-video sources can only be connected to input 1 through 16 (connect Y to level 1 and C to level 2).
  • Page 23 16 S-VIDEO SOURCES, COMPOSITE NOTE: THE LABELING OF INPUTS 17 SOURCES CAN CONNECT TO LEVEL 1. THROUGH 32 BECOMES USEFUL Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 19 COMPOSITE SOURCES*: PHYSICALLY CONNECT TO LEVEL 3 (INPUTS 1 THROUGH 16), BUT ARE LOGICALLY AN EXTENSION OF LEVEL 1.
  • Page 24 LOGICAL DEPICTION: INPUTS LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 20 • Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 COMPOSITE SOURCES*: PHYSICALLY CONNECT TO LEVEL 3 (INPUTS 1 THROUGH 8), BUT ARE LOGICALLY AN EXTENSION OF LEVEL 1. INPUT...

  • Page 25: Signal Distribution To More Than Eight Rooms

    CAT5 connector represents all three levels of the unit. Signal Distribution to More than Eight Rooms Each CNX-PVID8x3 is capable of distributing video to eight rooms, maximum. It is possible to expand distribution to more rooms, if additional CNX-PVID8x3s are introduced to the system.
  • Page 26 Professional Video Distribution Switch Video Distribution Expansion with Additional CNX-PVID8x3s 22 • Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 VIDEO SIGNAL SOURCE CONNECTION OUTPUT SETUP OUTPUT C R E S T R O N C T R O N IC LOOP-THROUGH OUTPUT...

  • Page 27: Programming Software

    Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at First-time users will need to establish a user account. You can create a program that allows you to include the CNX-PVID8x3 in a Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron SystemBuilder™...

  • Page 28: Programming With Simpl Windows

    Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include a CNX-PVID8x3, developed for specific control system types: SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and...
  • Page 29 System Views. Refer to “CNX-PVID8x3 Symbols” on page 26 for details about each symbol. NOTE: The first CNX-PVID8x3 in a system is preset with a Net ID of 41 when its symbol is dragged into the upper pane of System Views. Additional units are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added.
  • Page 30 For Net ID hardware setting details, refer to “Identity Code” on page 9. CNX-PVID8x3 Symbols The inputs to the CNX-PVID8x3 symbol require the analog equivalent (typically 1 through 16, but could go up to 32) so that the video source physically connected to a given input can be switched to the specified output.
  • Page 31 Crestron CNX-PVID8x3 Detail View of the CNX-PVID8x3 Symbol in SIMPL Windows' Programming Manager CNX-PVID8x3 Symbol Input Descriptions Operations Guide - DOC. 8159A Professional Video Distribution Switch INPUT(S) Src-For-Out-1- Provide the analog equivalent (1 through 16) via the Level-1 through Analog Initialize symbol (decimal format) on this line so...
  • Page 32 This symbol designation allows the programmer to attach inputs and outputs to the CNX-PVID8x3 when it is configured as three independent levels (16 input to eight outputs). On each level, the 16 inputs can be switched to any of the eight outputs on the same level.
  • Page 33 Analog Initialize symbol (decimal format) on this line so Src-For-Out-8- that the video source connected to the given input (on Level-2 level 2) can be switched to the specified output on level 2. Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 29 FUNCTION(S)
  • Page 34 This symbol allows the programmer to attach inputs and outputs to the CNX-PVID8x3 when it is configured as two levels (one with 32 inputs to eight outputs and the other with 16 inputs to eight outputs). On level 1, the 32 inputs can be switched to any of the eight outputs on the same level.
  • Page 35 Analog Initialize symbol (decimal format) on this line so Src-For-Out-8- that the video source connected to the given input (on Level-1 level 1, including the extension from level 3) can be switched to the specified output on level 1. Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 31 FUNCTION(S)
  • Page 36 This symbol allows the programmer to attach inputs and outputs to the CNX-PVID8x3 when it is configured as three levels with varying quantities of inputs (one with 24 inputs to eight outputs, one with 16 inputs to eight outputs, and the other with eight inputs to eight outputs).

  • Page 37: Uploading And Upgrading

    Crestron CNX-PVID8x3 DEPICTION OF LEVELS ON BACK OF UNIT: DEPICTION OF SYMBOL IN SIMPL WINDOWS: Example Program An example program for the CNX-PVID8x3 is available from the “Example Program” section of the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). Search for CNX-PVID8X3 Example Program (ZIP).

  • Page 38: Communication Settings

    Crestron Viewport may be preferred over development tools when uploading programs and projects. The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows program or upgrade the firmware of the CNX-PVID8x3. However, before attempting to upgrade, it is necessary to establish communications. Communication Settings NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters.
  • Page 39 (COM 1 is shown following this step) is selected, and that all communication parameters and necessary options from the “Port Settings” window are selected as shown. Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window. Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 35...

  • Page 40: Uploading A Simpl Windows Program

    .csz for CNX generation with SIMPL+. Upload via Crestron Viewport 36 • Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 4. To verify communication, select Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate. If communication cannot be established, refer to the “Troubleshooting Communications”...
  • Page 41 4. To verify that the program has been transferred successfully, select Diagnostics | Report Program Information. This should display a window that provides details about the current program loaded into the control system. Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 37...

  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    2. As shown after this step, select File Transfer | Update Network Device Firmware from the Viewport menu. 3. As shown after this step, select the Net ID of the CNX-PVID8X3 and then click OK. The “Open” window appears (refer to the subsequent graphic).

  • Page 43: Problem Solving

    Verify that cables plugged into NET ports are not receiving secure. power. Improper NET ID. Verify that CNX-PVID8x3 NET ID matches NET ID software program. Refer to "Identity Code" in this Operations Guide. Loose network Verify that cable plugged into NET port is connection.

  • Page 44: Further Inquiries

    Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the CNX-PVID8x3, additional information and programming examples may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

  • Page 45: Return And Warranty Policies

    All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Operations Guide - DOC. 8159A Professional Video Distribution Switch Professional Video Distribution Switch: CNX-PVID8x3 • 41...
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  • Page 48 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 8159A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 03.05 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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