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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual CATSWITCH Switch up to 16 remote devices to 16 remote displays located up to 1500ft away. - Page 2 Notice: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. SmartAVI makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. SmartAVI will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the XTWall Transmitter ................... 8 Connecting the XTWall Receiver..................9 Connecting the XTPro-RX ......................10 Connecting the XTAV-RX ......................11 Connecting the CATSWITCH ....................12 Connecting the RS232 Devices ...................13 CAT5 Preparation ........................14 Chapter 3: Software Installation and Operation ..............15 The Matrix Panel ........................16 The Button Panel ........................17... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Ordering Information: Part Number Description CSW08X08S CAT5 Matrix audio/video 8x8 matrix with RS232 control. Includes: [CSW08X08 (SM-CSW) and (CCPWR06US) or (CCPWR06EU] CSW16X08S CAT5 Matrix audio/video 16x8 matrix with RS232 control. Includes: [CSW16X08 (SM-CSW) and (CCPWR06US) or (CCPWR06EU] CSW16X16S CAT5 Matrix audio/video 16x16 matrix with RS232 control. -
Page 5: Overview
VGA/audio inputs to be routed to multiple outputs simultaneously, by way of a direct connection into the router. CatSwitch is a high-quality switching matrix for VGA type signals. All signal formats are catered for including VGA, SVGA, XGA, RGBHV and sync on green (SOG) applications. For ease of installation, Standard VGA connectors (HD15 sockets) are used for the input as well as the output video signal. -
Page 6: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting XTAV transmitter Connecting The Transmitter Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter us- ing the included male to male video cable. Connecttheoutputofthecomputeraudiocardtothe audio input of the transmitter using 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable. -
Page 7: Connecting The Xtpro Transmitter
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the XTPro transmitter Connecting The Transmitter Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter using the included male to male video cable. Connect the output of the computer audio card to the audio input of the transmitter using 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable. -
Page 8: Connecting The Xtwall Transmitter
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting XTWALL Transmitter Connecting The Transmitter Connect the output of the computer video card to the video input of the transmitter us- ing the included male to male video cable. Connect the output of the computer audio card to the audio input of the transmitter us- ing 3.5mm audio male to male audio cable. -
Page 9: Connecting The Xtwall Receiver
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting XTWALL Receiver Connecting The Receiver Connect CAT5 cable (coming from the transmitter) to the back of the receiver. Connect 1-2 display monitors to the VGA out connectors on the front of the receiver. Connect 1-2 sets of external speakers to the audio output connections on the front of the unit. -
Page 10: Connecting The Xtpro-Rx
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the XTPro-RX Connecting The Receiver Connect CAT5 cable (coming from the transmitter) to the back of the receiver. Connect 1-2 display monitors to the VGA out connectors on the front of the receiver. Connect 1-2 sets of external speakers to the audio output connections on the front of the unit. -
Page 11: Connecting The Xtav-Rx
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting the XTAV-RX Connecting The Receiver Connect CAT5 cable (coming from the transmitter) to the back of the receiver. Connect display monitors to the VGA out connector on the front of the receiver. Connect external speakers to the audio output connections on the front of the unit. -
Page 12: Connecting The Catswitch
Connecting the matrix Now you are ready to connect the CATSWITCH, Connect all the cat5 coming from the transmitters to the inputs of the catswitch Connect all the cat5 going to the receivers to the output Connecting the the Main unit, the CATSWITCH... -
Page 13: Connecting The Rs232 Devices
RS-232 connector of the PC. Turn the side screws so that it does not accidentally become disconnected Connect RS-232 cable connector to the male RS-232 connector on the back of the chassis. Connecting the CATSWITCH CATSWITCH connection diagram... -
Page 14: Cat5 Preparation
The 16 RJ45 ports on the front of the CATSWITCH are output ports, providing connectivity to the XTPro or XT-AV receiver. This is a standard RJ45 connector, the CATSWITCH can be connect- ed via either Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cabling. -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Software Installation And Operation
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Find the Installation CD that came with your CATSWITCH unit. This CD has the SmartControlPro software that you will need in order to control the unit using a computer. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM. On the CD you should see: SmartControl Pro Installer.exe... -
Page 16: The Matrix Panel
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Inputs/Outputs: Enter the number of Inputs/Outputs your CATSWITCH has. For now we will assume that there are 16 inputs and 16 outputs. Com Port: Select the appropriate com port that your computer is using to access the router. -
Page 17: The Button Panel
CATSWITCH panel, the button panel, or with pre-recorded routes called macros. CATSWITCH Panel: This is probably the simplest way to route the connections. Simply click on the cross point itself. The input on the left will then be routed to the output above. -
Page 18: Macros
Click on the Record button (last button shown above). A blinking “recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are being recorded. Select the desired cross points. (See CATSWITCH Routing for details on making these routes.) There is no limit on the number of routes you may record. -
Page 19: Controlling With Ir
You have the option of controlling the CATSWITCH via Remote Control. The PLAZOOM remote is used to control the CATSWITCH. The SM-EYE must be connected to the CATSWITCH ( this is an op- tional connector not always available in all boxes) in order to interface the remote control with the matrix. -
Page 20: Controlling The Smtcp
Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Connecting the SMTCP Instructions 3.0 RS232/422 converter. The frame control interface uses RS422. A full duplex 5 wire balanced communications standard that allows communications to be multi-dropped to more than one Frame. Since PC’s only come with RS232 ports, a small converter is required to convert the RS232 signals to RS422. - Page 21 Chapter 3: Software Installation & Operation Connecting the SMTCP con’t In certain cases, access to the smtcp box in not possible. Users have no way to change the IP via the network; a possibility to do this change is done via RS232, using a db9 cable male to male. Using Smartavi software Connect the SMTCP to the RS232, run smartavi Ip changer utility Connect the SMTCP box to your PC’s COM port with the Serial RS-232 cable.
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Page 22: Chapter 4: Technical Information
Chapter 4: Technical Information CATSWITCH SPECIFICATIONS Video Bandwidth 250 MHz Input Signal Level 1 Volt pk-pk into 75R Output Impedance 100 Ohms Input Impedance 75 Ohms Connector RJ45 Format VGA/SVGA/XGA/RGBHV/RGsB Syncs Bandwidth Digital Signal level Output Impedance 100 Ohms Input Impedance... - Page 23 Chapter 4: Technical Information XTPRO SPECIFICATIONS XTAV SPECIFICATIONS Receiver with dual monitors, Audio and IR/ Receiver with Video and Audio support RS-232 support VGA Data VGA Data Format RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Format RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Up to 1900 x 1200 Resolution VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA Up to 1900 x 1200...
- Page 24 Chapter 4: Technical Information XTProWALL VGA Data Fromat RGBHV, RGsB, YUV, Y/C, CVBS Resolution Up to 1900 x 1200, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA) Connector Type HD 15 socket Audio Signal Type Stero unbalanced Connector 3.5 mm jack socket RS232 DB9M TXD, RXD, Gnd.
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Page 25: Chapter 5: Communications Protocol
Smartcontrol Pro is based on RS232 queries with CRC protocol, any software that can send hex or ascii code can control the CATSWITCH. Each box is called a frame and have a special number sending Audio/Video from any source to any remote. -
Page 26: Chapter 5: Appendices
Chapter 6: Appendices Limited Warranty Statement A. Extent of limited warranty 1. SmartAVI Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end-user customers that the SmartAVI product specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of 1 year, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. - Page 27 SmartAVI, Inc. 2840 N. Naomi Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 Tel (818) 565-0011 Fax (818) 565-0020 Email: info@smartavi.com m_catswitch-122308...
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