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HD Component Video / Digital Audio Matrix Switch

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Page 1 Avalon ™ HD Component Video / Digital Audio Matrix Switch User’s Guide...
Page 2 Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 3: Quick Reference Guide
INPUT#, OUT, OUTPUT # To switch audio only, press: AUDIO, INPUT#, OUT, OUTPUT # (audio1 on the remote) To switch video only, press: VIDEO, INPUT#, OUT, OUTPUT # (video1 on the remote) Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Driver Installation ..............13 USB Port Settings ..............21 USB Commands................ 22 Uninstalling the USB drivers ............ 27 Care and Maintenance..............28 Restoring to Factory Defaults ............29 Specifications................30 Performance ................30 Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 5 Power ..................30 Physical ..................30 2 Year Warranty................31 Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Neothings’ Avalon matrix switch. Avalon is a family of matrix switches featuring component video and digital audio. The Avalon is available in a 6x2 and a 8x4 configuration. Features • Up to 8 inputs of component video (YPbPr) and digital audio •...
Page 7: Installation
The Avalon Matrix Switch does not require ventilation, so it can have other equipment such as amplifiers stacked on top of it. The Avalon is also equipped with padded feet so it may be stacked on top of other equipment without causing damage. In either case, to avoid scratches, never slide equipment on top of one another.
Page 8: Outputs
AV receiver. You only need to connect either the optical or coax to the receiver, not both. If you plan to use the USB communication feature of the Avalon, connect the USB cable to your PC’s USB port (flat end), and the other end (square end) to the Avalon matrix switch.
Page 9: Rack Mounting
(from 90V to 240V AC), and adjust accordingly. Rack Mounting If you purchased the optional rack mount ear kit, use the supplied screws to attach the ears. The rack ears are universal, so they fit on either side. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 10: Operation
Operation Once your Avalon matrix switch is plugged into AC power, it will go into standby mode. If you have chosen a model with an LCD display, the LCD backlight will be on low and “Standby” will appear on the display.
Page 11: Controlling From An Ir Remote Control
If you have purchased the optional Neothings remote control, you will notice there are more buttons than are required to operate the Avalon matrix switch. These are for future use and are not used on this product. Programmable remote controls can be supported by teaching the programmable remote the IR commands directly from the Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 12 Neothings remote, or by downloading pre-programmed files from the Neothings website. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 13: Controlling With Usb
Neothings website, www.neothings.com The Avalon matrix switch will be installed as a virtual COM port. This means that any control program capable of controlling a device through a normal serial port should be able to control the Avalon through a USB port.
Page 14 Step 2 – Found New Hardware Wizard The first window will attempt to use the internet to find the driver, Select “No, not at this time”, and click Next. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 15 The next window attempts to find the driver disc. Insert the driver CD disc in the your CD-ROM drive if you haven’t already. Leave the button labeled “Install the software automatically (recommended)” selected, and click Next. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 16 Step 4 – Continue Anyway Windows will prompt on logo testing. Click “Continue Anyway” Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 17 Step 5 – Completion of first half Click “Finish”. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 18 Step 6 – Installing virtual COM port driver Windows will again start the new hardware wizard to install the virtual COM port driver. Click “No, not this time”, then click Next. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 19 Step 7 – Finding the driver Leave the button labeled “Install the software automatically (recommended)” selected, and click Next. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 20 Step 8 – Continue Anyway Windows will prompt on logo testing. Click “Continue Anyway” Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 21: Usb Port Settings
Hyperterminal or another application, the baud rate settings are the same: 9600 baud, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop, no flow control. The COM port shown in the following example may change depending on your computer. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 22: Usb Commands
The main concept to understand is that to the USB port, the Avalon matrix looks like two independent switches, a video switch and an audio switch. The video switch is referred to as Board #1 or B1,...
Page 23: Command Structure
Selecting input 0 effectively disables (mutes) that output Examples: [B0,00,2,4] switches input 2 to output 4 on both switches [B2,B2,6,1] switches input 6 to output 1 on the digital audio 6x2 switch Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 24 B=Front panel buttons 0=disabled 1=enabled (default) V=Verbosity 0=respond only when sent a command 1=any change in state from front, IR, or other ports are sent out like queries (default) [P,n] P=power control Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 25: Query Commands
Note that there is another level of braces that wraps the entire query response. Example response to [?B1] on an 6x2 switch will look like: [[B1,C2,3,1][B1,C2,2,2]] [?V] Returns product ID and version Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 26 Product ID for the Avalon switch is A, and first version will be 1.0, so the return will be [V,A10] [?S] Returns all setup parameters. i.e.: [[S,L,1][S,R,1][S,B,1][S,V,1]] [?P] Returns power state [P,1] Errors The Avalon switch will only attempt to process a command between matching [ and ] braces, so garbage before and after the braces is thrown away.
Page 27: Uninstalling The Usb Drivers
Windows Control panel to do so. To Uninstall: Click the Start Menu Select Settings, then Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Find Neothings Avalon USB Drivers Click Change /Remove Follow the on screen instructions. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance The Avalon matrix switch does not require any regular maintenance besides keeping it clean. Never use harsh cleaners or solvents on the Avalon front panel. There are several dusting products for electronics, and standard glass cleaner may be used.
Page 29: Restoring To Factory Defaults
USB port again. To restore the Avalon matrix switch back to factory settings, do the following: ü Unplug the Avalon for 10 seconds, then plug it back in. The Avalon should be in standby mode. ü On the front panel, press 0, 0, 7.
Page 30: Specifications
90-240V AC 50-60Hz autosensing Input power consumption 7W “On”, 3W “standby” Physical Dimensions 17”W x 3.5”H x 10.75”D Dim. with feet (removable) 17”W x 3.75”H x 10.75”D Unit Weight 8.8 lbs Shipping weight 11 lbs Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)
Page 31: Year Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. Avalon Matrix Switch User’s Guide (document number 42-00001-A)