Enova AVX-400 Cat5 Presentation Switcher Operation/Reference Guide Operation/Reference Guide Enova AVX-400 Cat5 Presentation Switcher Cat5 Presentation Switchers Initial Release: 11/17/2009
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................1 Specifications............................................................................................................ 1 Wiring and Device Connections ..........................................................................3 AVX-400 Front and Rear Components......................................................................
Table of Contents AxLink Commands .................................................................................................. 26 Serial Commands ....................................................................................................
Overview Overview The Enova AVX-400 Cat5 Presentation Switcher (FG1350-01) is a four input, multi-format active presentation switcher with auxiliary line level audio input. The AVX-400 (FIG. 1) is a Cat5 switcher with basic projector/display control via RS-232, but with external control of the switcher via RS-232 or AxLink.
Overview AVX-400 Cat5 Presentation Switcher Specifications (Cont.) Front Panel Components: Source Select Button 1 button for toggling through the 4 inputs with each press Source Select LED Indicators 4 LED indicators which show which source has been selected Source Inputs (INPUTS 1-4) 4 RJ-45 connectors for source audio and video Front Panel Components: LINE IN Auxiliary Audio Input 1 3.5mm Phoenix (5-pin) connector for use with external audio equipment such as radio microphones and mixers.
Wiring and Device Connections Wiring and Device Connections AVX-400 Front and Rear Components FIG. 2 displays the components on the front panel of the AVX-400. AxLink Device DIP Switches Source Select Button AxLink Port Auxiliary Audio Input Source Inputs Program Port RS-232 Control Port Power Connector FIG. 2 AVX-400 front panel components FIG. 3 displays the components on the rear panel of the AVX-400.
Wiring and Device Connections Front Panel Components The following sections describe the options on the front panel of the AVX-400. Source Select Button (SELECT) FIG. 4 Source Select button The AVX-400 includes one source select button you can press repeatedly to select one of the four input sources. When you press the SELECT button, the first input source is selected. Pressing it again selects the next valid input, and so on.
Wiring and Device Connections FIG. 6 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Source Input connector and cable. FIG. 6 RJ-45 wiring diagram When connecting to a wall input plate, use Cat5/5e/6 cable to connect from the source input on the switcher to the RJ-45 connector on the wall input plate (FIG. 7). Wall input plate RJ-45 connector FIG. 7 Wall input plate connector LINE IN FIG. 8 LINE IN Input The LINE IN input is capable of delivering audio to mix into the program sound.
Wiring and Device Connections Source and destination devices require either balanced (differential) or unbalanced (single-ended) connections. FIG. 9 illustrates options for wiring between sources and input connectors and between output connectors and the destinations. More than one option can be use in the same system. AVX-400 source device Balanced wiring Unbalanced wiring FIG. 9 Stereo 5-terminal wiring FIG.
Wiring and Device Connections AXLINK FIG. 11 AxLink Port All AVX-400 units have an AxLink port and adjacent status LED (FIG. 11). This port allows the unit to be controlled from any AxLink Master such as a NetLinx NI Controller. A green LED shows AxLink data activity. When the AxLink port is operating normally, blink patterns include: Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly. 1 blink per second - Normal operation. 3 blinks per second - AxLink bus error.
Wiring and Device Connections DEVICE DIP Switches ON FIG. 13 DEVICE DIP Switches The 8-position AxLink DEVICE DIP switch sets the AxLink identification number for your AxLink device. Make sure the device number matches the number assigned in the software program. The following table describes the values on the AxLink DEVICE DIP switch.
Wiring and Device Connections Configuration Port (PROG) FIG. 16 Configuration port The AVX-400 contains one low-speed type-B USB connection located on the front of the unit. Use a standard USB cable to establish a connection between the device and your PC's USB port. This connection enables you to program the switcher by using AMX DCS software. See the AMX DCS Software section on page 15 for more information. Power Connector FIG.
Wiring and Device Connections Preparing Captive Wires You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector (according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section). 3. Tighten the screws to secure the wire in the connector.
Wiring and Device Connections Rear Panel Components The following sections describe the options on the rear panel of the AVX-400. DISPLAY CONTROL FIG. 20 DISPLAY CONTROL connector The DISPLAY CONTROL connector is used for controlling a display device such as a projector or large screen LCD. FIG. 21 shows the connector pinouts for the rear DISPLAY CONTROL connector. The DISPLAY CONTROL port supports most standard RS-232 communication protocols for data transmission.
Wiring and Device Connections SPEAKER FIG. 22 SPEAKER output The SPEAKER output is capable of delivering 2x10W into 8 ohm amplified variable stereo audio. The output level can be adjusted by serial or AxLink commands. LINE OUT FIG. 23 LINE OUT output The LINE OUT output provides the mixed program and line input sources at a variable line level output. It is designed for use with external audio equipment such as induction loop systems, recording devices, or video conferencing systems.
Wiring and Device Connections Composite Output (VIDEO) FIG. 25 Composite output The composite output enables you to use a composite cable (RCA Y) to send video to a display device like a projector. Attach the composite cable to the composite video connector on the rear of the presentation switcher and run the other end of the cable to the Composite connector (normally yellow) on the display device or to a Composite wall input plate.
Wiring and Device Connections You can use breakout cable CC-HD15M-RCA3M (FG10-2170-03) to connect to 3 x RCA Phono Sockets. The following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to Component connectors: HD-15 to Component Pinouts VGA Pin Component Signal 1 Pr signal 2 Y signal 3 Pb signal 4 5 6 Pr - Return 7 Y - Return 8 Pb - Return 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mounting the Presentation Switcher The AVX-400 can be mounted onto a flat surface or mounted under a table.
Configuration Configuration AMX DCS Software You can configure the AVX-400 and its functionality by using AMX DCS software (FIG. 28). The top of the window displays the device image of the front panel of the Enova AVX-400, and displays which inputs are valid by highlighting the source input. Clicking on a highlighted port on the device image changes the active input. The active source input is indicated by the illuminated red LED beside the source input.
Configuration The Audio tab (FIG. 29) enables you to adjust its audio in and out settings. FIG. 29 Device Setup - Audio tab The following options appear on the Audio tab: Audio Tab Options Auxiliary In - Attenuation Use the slider to preset the attenuation of the audio for the auxiliary in device. You can set the attenuation between the range of +24dB to -100dB. Balance Out - Volume Use the slider to preset the volume of the audio for the balance out device.
Configuration The following options appear on the Display tab: Display Tab Options Enabled Click the check box to enable display control. Display control enables you to select a display to use for the output from your source inputs. Enabling display control makes the options for Make, Type, Model, and Display Power Down available. Make Select the manufacturer of the device you want to use. Type Select the type of device you want to use. Model Select the device model you want to use.
Configuration Priority Switching Priority switching enables you to establish a priority order for displaying each input device. The input device with the highest priority will always be sent to the output display as long as the input device remains powered on. When the power to the highest priority input device is turned off, the signal from the next active input device appears on the output display. For example, you have a DVD player set at priority 1, a PC at priority 2, and a VCR at priority 3.
Configuration Device Library Manager The Device Library Manager (FIG. 31) enables you to add, import, and modify information about individual devices you can configure with DCS software. You can modify the device's serial connection settings and provide hexadecimal values, where needed, for executable and status commands. The Device Library Manager is accessible by selecting Device Library Manager from the File menu on the main DCS window. FIG.
Configuration Device Library Manager Options (Cont.) Device Definition Selected Model The name of the selected device. This information is view-only. Communications Type The type of connection for the device. A different set of commands can be saved for each communication type. RS-232 and IP communications have a commands and status section whereas Infrared has only a command section. RS-232 is the only option available for the AVX-400 presentation switcher.
Configuration 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Manufacturer options menu, select a device manufacturer. From the Device Type options menu, select the type of device you want to add. Enter the name of the device in the Device Model field. Click Add Device to add the device to the device library. Modifying Devices in the Device Library To modify a device's connection and command information, perform the following steps: 1. Select the device from the Device Selection tree.
Configuration Renaming a Device When importing a device library, if any of the fields in the device library are undefined, you must rename the device to define all fields before importing the library. 1. Import a device library that contains undefined fields. 2. Right-click the device with undefined fields, and select Rename Device(s). The Rename Device Libraries dialog box opens (FIG. 34). FIG. 34 Rename Device Libraries dialog box 3. Enter the appropriate information in the undefined fields. 4.
Configuration Updating Firmware AMX DCS software provides a simple interface for updating your AVX-400 with the latest available version of firmware. You must use a .bin file to upgrade the firmware through AMX DCS software. The latest firmware files can be found at the Tech Center at www.amx.com. You can access the Firmware Update tool by selecting Enova Firmware Update from the File menu in the DCS software. Selecting this option opens the Enova Firmware Update window (FIG. 35) FIG.
Configuration The following options appear on this window: Enova Firmware Update Window Options Go to AMX.com Click to open a browser and navigate to AMX.com. At AMX.com, you can download the latest firmware for the device. Current Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version for the device. This information is view-only. Device Model The device model of the unit you are updating. This information is view-only.
Programming Programming AxLink Channels Each AxLink device contains 255 channels numbered 1-255. The AxLink channels for the AVX-400-SP are defined in the table below. AxLink Channels Channel Description 24 Amplifier volume up when the channel is on. 25 Amplifier volume down when the channel is on. 26 Amplifier mute toggles when the channel turns on. 124 Balanced volume up when the channel is on. 125 Balanced volume down when the channel is on.
Programming AxLink Commands The following table lists the AxLink commands for the AVX-400: AxLink Commands CI1O1 Sets the active input to input 1. CI2O1 Sets the active input to input 2. CI3O1 Sets the active input to input 3. CI4O1 Sets the active input to input 4.
Programming Serial Commands The following table lists the serial commands for the AVX-400. All commands are followed by a carriage return. Serial Commands AMT Toggle amplifier mute ASM Turns on the amplifier mute Syntax: AMT Syntax: ASM ATA Sets the auxiliary input attenuation to the specified level.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) DOF Turns off the display DON Turns on the display Syntax: DOF Syntax: DON DST? Returns the current display status. Queries the display status Syntax: DST? Sample Output: "DST->A|B|C|D|E>" A = power: (0=unknown, 1=on, 2=off, 3=warming, 4=cooling) B = input: (0=unknown, 1=PC, 2=component, 3=composite) C = lamp time: (0=unknown) D = filter time: (0=unknown) E = temperature: (0=unknown) FWV? Returns the current firmware version.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) MUT Toggles the audio/ video mute RGN Sets the red gain level for a source input Syntax: MUT Syntax: RGN= Variable: input = source input (1-4) gain = the red gain level setting between 0 and 100 Example: RGN3=75 Sets the red gain level on source input 3 to 75%. SMT Turns on the audio/video mute SSW Simulates pressing the select switch Syntax: SMT Pressing the source select button activates the next valid source input.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) TON- The specified tone band decreases by 0.5dB. Decrease the tone Syntax: band by 0.5dB TONVariable: band = tone band (1-7): (1=100Hz, 2=250Hz, 3=500Hz, 4=1KHz, 5=2.5 KHz, 6=5KHz, 7=10KHz) Example: TON6Decreases the 5KHz tone band by 0.5dB.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) VLB Sets the balance out volume to a specified setting in decibels. Set balance out volume Syntax: VLB= Variable: volume = the balance out volume level setting between -100 and 24dB Example: VLB=11 Sets the balance out volume level to 11dB. VLB+ Increase balance out volume by 0.5dB VLBDecrease balance out volume by 0.5dB VMT Toggle video mute Syntax: VLB+ Syntax: VLB- Syntax: VMT VOL Sets amp and balance out volume to the same setting.
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