User manual
Audio Authority HLX Series User Manual 9
Control Options
Centralized serial Ethernet control systems provide
the most robust and complete HLX control, however,
comprehensive IR controllers and zone IR control are good
alternatives for most day to day activities.
Ethernet or RS-232 Serial Control
System controllers and PCs can send all setup and
control commands via the RS-232 serial port and receive
feedback.
• Important: observe the correct pinout for controlling the
HLX via RS-232 cable
• Serial control is capable of performing all commands
• See page 19 for details on using serial commands
IR Control Options
The HLX can be controlled through IR commands issued
at each zone, or via the IR inputs at the head end (see
example systems below). Either use an IR remote with a
receiver connected to the IR jack on the zone receiver, or
program an RF controller or other control system with HLX
IR commands and connect its outputs to the IR input jacks
on the 2248 zone card. (12 volt switches should be OFF, in
the up position.)
Choosing a Control Interface
A/V signal switching
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Favorites switching
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Groups switching
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Dimming
✔ ✔ ✔
-
✔
Breakaway switching
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
-
Lockout (restrict)
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
-
Disable front panel IR
✔ ✔ ✔
-
✔
Lock IR
✔ ✔
- -
✔
Lock front panel keys
✔ ✔
- -
✔
Change Ethernet
settings
✔
(a) - - -
Update rmware (b) - - - -
✔
(a) If an automatic IP protocol is used to obtain an IP
address, the only direct way to obtain the new IP address
is to query the HLX Ethernet settings using RS-232, or
use front panel controls.
(b) All rmware updates must be performed via USB.
RS-232
Ethernet
Front Panel IR
Zone IR
Panel Controls
Most commands are
available on Ethernet, IR
and RS-232, but there
are differences as shown
below.
Tip = Signal
Ring = Ground
Sleeve = +12 Volts
RF signals
sent to
Base Station
1 2 3 4 5 6
RF Remote
for Zone 1
IR
REMOTE
(If enabled)
CAT 5
IR RECEIVER
ZONE
RECEIVER
IR Control from Zones
An IR receiver connected to a zone receiver IR jack can be powered via connecting block in the zone, or powered
with 12 volts from the HLX. To enable HLX power, move the OUT dip switch to the down position to power a
compatible IR receiver in the zone. CAUTION: Can cause damage if used with incompatible IR equipment. Check
voltage and pinout.
Remplacer Uniquement
avec Fuse T 2.5A, 250Vac
Replace Fuse Only with
T 2.5A, 250Vac
100-125V~ 50-60 Hz
IR Power Switches
Turn on IR power when
equipment, such as an IR
receiver, requires 12V power
via the Cat 5 pathway.
IN OUT
CAUTION
Improper use can
cause equipment
damage!