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- Page 1 RSIII Routing Switcher Operation and Technical Manual Knox Video Technologies 8677 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-840-5805 / 301-840-2946 Fax www.knoxvideo.com...
- Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, precautions et indications diverses WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK: • DO CONNECT CHASSIS TO PROTECTIVE (SAFETY) EARTH WITH SUPPLIED POWER CABLE, • DO NOT OPEN, • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK), •...
- Page 3 For U.S.A. NOTE: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 4: Initial Inspection
As soon as the unit is received, inspect for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Save all packing materials in case that the unit has to be returned. If damage is found, please file a claim with the carrier immediately. Do not return the unit to Knox Video Technologies without prior approval. - Page 5 If the product does not perform as warranted, call Knox Video Technologies at 301-840-5805 for available service options. If it is necessary to return an item to Knox Video Technologies obtain a Return Authorization, RA, number prior to returning the product. When returning the product, the defective product should be securely packaged in original boxes and insured for shipment.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1.3 DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2.3 INSTALLATION 2.4 VIDEO CONNECTIONS 2.5 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 2.6 CAT CONNECTIONS 2.7 EXTERNAN COMMUNICATIONS 2.7.1 RS-232 CONNECTION 2.7.2 RS-422 CONNECTION 2.7.3 ETHERNET CONNECTION SECTION 3. -
Page 7: Section 1. General Information
The KNOX RSIII AUDIO/VIDEO ROUTING SWITCHER is a family of devices, which accepts up to sixteen video sources and sixteen stereo audio sources. The RSIII connects any one of the sixteen inputs, to one or more of the sixteen outputs, depending on model. The video signals may be switched independently or with the audio signals. - Page 8 THD @1kHz: 0 dbu: 0.0083% +20 dbu: 0.0063% Noise 22Hz-22kHz: -80 dbu Crosstalk CH-CH, +20dbu: 2kHz -102 db 20kHz -82 db Max Input Level: +24 dbu Max Output Level: +24 dbu Gain: 0db (unity) Input Impedance: 15K Ohms, DC coupled Output Impedance: 500 Ohms, DC coupled Connectors:...
- Page 9 Balanced Audio Frequency Response: Maximum: 10Hz-30kHz +/- 0.1db 22Hz-22kHz THD @1kHz: 0 dbu: 0.019% +20 dbu: 0.012% Noise 22Hz-22kHz: -70 dbu Crosstalk CH-CH, +20dbu: 2kHz -100 db 20kHz -81 db CMMR 22Hz-22kHz: 75.5 db Max Input Level: +24 dbu Max Output Level: +24 dbu Gain: 0db (unity)
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Page 10: Section 2. Installation
CONDUCTOR. Connect the AC power cord to a properly grounded AC power mains outlet of the correct voltage and frequency. There is no power switch on the RSIII; it is intended to be on at all times. 2.4 VIDEO CONNECTIONS Connect up to sixteen, depending on model, video inputs (cameras, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, RF demodulators, etc) to the video input connectors. -
Page 11: Audio Connections
If the optional D-CAT is installed there are two output channels that can extend the audio and video signals over ordinary Category 5 cable. The RSIII contains the transmitter portion of the Knox Video System’s CAT 5 Video Distribution System. The receiver (two required) portion must be purchased separately. -
Page 12: Externan Communications
DB9 connector on the left side of the rear panel. The RSIII is wired as a data terminal; that is, data out of the RSIII is on pin 2, data in is on pin 3, and pin 5 is common (ground). -
Page 13: Rs-422 Connection
An external RS-422 device connected to the rear panel DB9 connector can also control the RSIII. Connect transmit data (from the RSIII) to pins 6 (+) and 7 (-), and receive data (to the RSIII) to pins 8 (+) and 9 (-). Common is pin 5. - Page 14 At this point unplug the power to the RSIII wait 10 seconds and then plug the RSIII back in. After the RSIII initializes itself the terminal program will display the message: ***************************************************** Network Configuration ***************************************************** IP Address: And will be waiting for input. Available settings are the RSIII's IP, Gateway, Netmask, and Port Number.
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Page 15: Section 3. Operation
The configuration consists of the Switcher Series, which is RSIII; the Model type RGBHV, RGB, SVID, COMP or AO; the number of video inputs and outputs; the type of video connector; the type of audio UBAS, BAS, MIXED or VO; whether there is an optional Volume Tone board installed;... -
Page 16: Using The Mute Button
Certain other commands are available but are only use for setup and control. All commands to the RSIII are not case sensitive. The RSIII will echo all ASCII characters sent to it and acknowledge completed valid commands with the word DONE. -
Page 17: Letter Commands - Switching Channels
A sees and hears the person at location B and vice versa. The RSIII facilitates this with the J, K or L commands to cross connect an input and output in a single command. -
Page 18: Using The Salvo Mode
In the queue mode it is possible to send a set of commands to the RSIII that will be held until the final command is received, then all the commands are performed at the same time. The E, F, and G commands are used to synchronize the switching of multiple events. -
Page 19: Crosspoint Status And Configuration Commands
Fmn [ENTER] Fmmnn [ENTER] Fmmmnnn [ENTER] where m is the output number, and n is the input number. The G command queues audio only commands. Gmn [ENTER] Gmmnn [ENTER] Gmmmnnn [ENTER] Where m is the output number, and n is the input number. The final command in the set of commands must be EE. -
Page 20: Clearing All Connections
[ENTER] 3.4.2.3 USING PATTERNS The RSIII has memory for 16 stored routing patterns. Fifteen patterns for typical use and one for power on restore. The power-up pattern is the pattern that is loaded when the RSIII is power cycled or first turned on. These stored configurations are non-volatile and are thus maintained during power interruptions. -
Page 21: Commands - Controlling The Sound
The first line of the information is the Knox Video Technologies copyright notice. The second line is the nomenclature describing the unit. This particular unit is a series RSIII model RGBHV with 12 input channels and 8 output channels of video that has BNC connectors on the rear panel for input. -
Page 22: Bass And Treble Control
The range of the volume control is from full volume (unity gain) to –63 dbm in 1-db steps. There is no amplifier in the RSIII so the audio signal cannot be boosted beyond what is coming in. To control volume send a command of the form:... -
Page 23: Balance Control
Desired Value to Output Send Table 1 3.4.3.3 BALANCE CONTROL The balance between the left and right channels may be centered, incremented/decremented by 1, or directly set to an absolute value. To control balance between the left and right channels send a command of the form: $Sxx+ [ENTER] $Sxx- [ENTER]... -
Page 24: Audio Status And Configuration Commands
Where x is a letter in the range A to H. This corresponds to Zone Groups A through Zone Group H, and aa,bb, etc. are a list of two-digit output numbers in square brackets, separated by commas (no spaces) for that Zone Group. The list can include any number of outputs from 01-16. Any output may be included in any Zone Group. -
Page 25: Section 4. Maintenance
SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts in the RSIII. Do not operate unit with top cover removed. 4.1 INTRODUCTION The RSIII uses passive air flow (convection) to keep its power supply within a safe operating temperature range. No maintenance of the cooling system is required. No other routine maintenance is required in the RSIII.
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