Extron electronics PVCA 452 User Manual

Extron electronics PVCA 452 User Manual

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PVCA 452
PlenumVault Controller Amplifier
User Guide
PlenumVault
68-3603-01, Rev. B
11 23

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  • Page 1 PVCA 452 PlenumVault Controller Amplifier User Guide PlenumVault 68-3603-01, Rev. B 11 23...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Instructions de sécurité • Français AVERTISSEMENT : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 • 安全说明 简体中文 警告: 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户, 该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 电压, 有触电危险。 注意: 产品上的这个标志意在提示用户, 设备随附的用户手册中有重 要的操作和维护(维修)说明。 关于我们产品的安全指南、遵循的规范、EMI/EMF 的兼容性、无障碍使 用的特性等相关内容, www.extron.com 敬请访问 Extron 网站 , ,参见 Extron 安全规范指南,产品编 号 68-290-01 。 安全記事 • 繁體中文 안전 지침 • 한국어 경고: 이 기호 警告: 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는 若產品上使用此符號,...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..............12 Front Panel Features ........12 Resetting the PVCA 452 ........13 Configuration ............16 PVCA 452 Internal Web Page ......16 Audio Stream ..........18 Downloading and Installing Software ....19 Using the Software .......... 20 Toolbelt Software ......... 20 Global Configurator Plus and Professional ..........
  • Page 7 PVCA 452 • Contents viii...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    I/Os, and an eBUS port for eBUS button panels and endpoint devices. The PVCA 452 can be controlled via the front panel USB-C config port, or the rear LAN port. Configuration is accomplished using Extron’s PCS software for A/V configuration and Global Configurator Pro/Plus (GCP) software for control configuration.
  • Page 9: Application Diagram

    RELAY RS 232 (Display Control) Extron VLR 302 HDMI A B C HDMI Extron WPD 110 A HDMI Pass-Thru Display GlobalViewer Campus Communication Suite Figure 1. PVDV 101 PlenumVault Direct View System featuring the PVCA 452 PVCA 452 • Introduction...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    Use only the supplied 12 V, 4.2 A power supply provided with this amplifier. The PVCA 452 power supply can support a typical system (for example, a PVCA 452, 2 or 4 speakers, an EBP 100, and a VoiceLift Microphone system).
  • Page 11 VoiceLift and Aux audio inputs. The TOSLINK, HDMI ARC, and Stereo Analog audio inputs are selectable (not simultaneously active • or mixed) via PCS software (see the PVCA 452 Help File in PCS). The default selected audio is Stereo Analog Audio. •...
  • Page 12 VoiceLift Pro Microphone system. This input can be configured to mix or duck the program audio inputs (TOSLINK, Stereo Analog audio, and HDMI ARC). Input gain, mix and ducking levels are adjusted via PCS software (see the PVCA 452 Help File in PCS).
  • Page 13 à vis. NOTE: Do not tin the power supply leads before installing them in the direct insertion connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connectors and could be pulled out. PVCA 452 • Rear Panel Connections...
  • Page 14: Outputs

    8 Ohms Mono + Mono + Stereo L+ Stereo R+ Mono – Mono – Stereo L– Stereo R– 8 Ohm Load 8 Ohm Load Figure 10. Stereo or Dual Mono Output Using In-Line Speaker Wiring PVCA 452 • Rear Panel Connections...
  • Page 15: Control Ports

    — Supports Audio Return Channel (HDMI ARC) audio and CEC control over an HDMI cable when connected to a display that supports these features. This allows the display to send program audio, over the HDMI cable, to the PVCA 452. Control Ports Paging sensor port —...
  • Page 16 Display, or Unidirectional IR Source Device To Projector, Panel Display, or the Wired Ground IR Remote of a Source Device IR or RS-232 Output 3/16" (5 mm) max. Figure 14. Wiring the IR/Serial Port PVCA 452 • Rear Panel Connections...
  • Page 17 Figure 15. Wiring the Digital I/O Port Digital input — To allow the PVCA 452 to monitor external devices that do not use RS-232 communication, connect a switch, motion sensor, moisture sensor, tally feedback output, button pad, or a similar item to this port and configure it for digital input.
  • Page 18 LAN port — This port allows communication with the PVCA 452 via TCP/IP for controlling devices over the network, firmware updates over the network, as well as configuration and operation using PCS, Global Configurator, and Campus Communication Suite. Corporate Ethernet...
  • Page 19: Operation

    PAGE eBUS IR/S SENSOR 1000 LIMIT CONFIG LINK OVER PVCA 452 Figure 18. PVCA 452 Front Panel Features Power LED COM LED Reset button IR/S LED Configuration port Digital I/O LEDs Page Sensor LED CEC LED eBUS status LEDs LAN LEDs Power LED —...
  • Page 20: Resetting The Pvca 452

    Power LED flashes twice., The unit reverts to the factory default then release the button. The firmware for a single power cycle. PVCA 452 enters factory firmware Use Factory Firmware All user files and settings (drivers, audio mode, and the LED flashes quickly.
  • Page 21 IP settings. This mode can be set using PCS. In PCS, this mode is called “Reset Device Settings and Delete Files (Retains TCP/IP Settings)”. This reset mode is not available using the front panel reset button. PVCA 452 • Operation...
  • Page 22 9 seconds). • Removes (clears) all user-loaded files 2. Release and press Reset Full Factory Reset and configurations from the PVCA 452: momentarily (for <1 second) (absolute system reset) • Clears driver-port associations (IR, within 1 second.
  • Page 23: Configuration

    To access the PVCA 452 internal web page: 1. Launch a web browser on your computer and enter the PVCA 452 IP address into the browser address field. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default is DHCP set to Off, IP address = 192.168.254.250.
  • Page 24 Date and Time – This panel shows the date and time setting (Manual or Sync to NTP Servers), and when it was last updated. Network – This panel shows the current network settings for the PVCA 452. These settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS server) can be configured using Toolbelt software or Product Configuration Software (PCS).
  • Page 25: Audio Stream

    The Audio Stream panel shows the audio stream settings after the LinkLicense is installed. The Audio Stream settings are disabled until the PVCA 452 Audio Streaming LinkLicense is applied to the amplifier. With the LinkLicense added, audio stream settings can be edited.
  • Page 26: Downloading And Installing Software

    ( Download Figure 23. PCS on the Extron Website 4. Submit any required information to start the download. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the program on your PC. PVCA 452 • Configuration...
  • Page 27: Using The Software

    Using the Software Toolbelt Software The Extron Toolbelt software can be used to set up, manage, and troubleshoot the PVCA 452. For information on using Toolbelt to configure PVCA 452 settings, see the Toolbelt Help File. Enabling and Activating LinkLicense •...
  • Page 28: Product Configuration Software

    Alternatively, use the TCP/IP panel to connect directly to the PVCA 452 using its IP address: Enter the PVCA 452 IP address in the IP Address field. Then, enter the device password in the Password field if required, and click Connect.
  • Page 29: Setting Up And Optimizing The Audio In Pcs

    Follow these steps to configure the PVCA 452 in PCS for optimal audio. Optimizing Audio using PCS 1. Ensure that all audio settings are at default (the settings the PVCA 452 has upon initial power up) as shown below. The output volume is set at 80%.
  • Page 30: Adjusting Paging Sensitivity

    The Paging Sensor hold time can be configured in PCS (1 to 8 seconds, in 1 second steps; 0 = disabled). The default setting is 3 seconds (enabled). PVCA 452 • Configuration...
  • Page 31: Downloading The Latest Pvca 452 Firmware

    Download tab. Figure 28. Extron Website — Download Tab 2. On the Download screen, select the Firmware icon. 3. Click P on the alphabet menu (see below, ) and scroll to the PVCA 452. Firmware for PVCA 452 49-580-50 1.00 Oct.15, 2021...
  • Page 32: Extron Warranty

    Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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