Installation and Operation 701-12442B Model 1172 Manufactured in the USA by Audio Authority Corporation, Lexington Kentucky • 800-322-8346 or 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.
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701-12442B • Unpack the product and its accessories • Read these instructions • Connect associated equipment (see detailed instructions in the AVAtrix Manual) • Connect the product to a suitable power outlet using only the power supply furnished General Information INFRARED DATA INDICATOR LIGHT The Model 1172BK Multi-Zone Audio Router is a companion product to the AVAtrix™ HD Cat 5 Routing System.
Installation Instructions These instructions address the Model 1172BK, which is always used with an AVAtrix™ system. The system must include either a Model AVM-562 or Model AVX-562 with Model 9878, 9879 or 9880 Cat 5 zone receivers, and can also include Model 1176BK matrix expander(s). Refer to the AVAtrix instruction manual for complete installation and setup directions.
Source Mode Hookup Source mode is used with a whole-house audio system such as Russound CAA66 that includes its own switching. The 1172BK audio output #1 always provides the audio from Source 1.
Tracking Mode To obtain up to six channels of analog or digital audio that track Cat 5 zone audio/video outputs, place a Model 1172BK in the AVAtrix equipment stack immediately beneath the related Cat 5 output row. The diagram on the facing page shows a basic system (for six zones), but an expanded system (for 18 zones) would be configured as shown in the table below.
Tracking Mode Hookup Tracking Mode is used with audio distribution systems having dedicated amplifiers for each room’s speakers. The 1172BK audio output #1 below tracks with the AVAtrix Cat 5 output #1 so that the audio matches the video at the zone. Address each 1172BK to match the AVAtrix outputs.
Limited Warranty If this product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of the original sale to the end-user, Audio Authority guarantees that we will replace the defective product at no cost. Freight charges for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority (Ground service only).
