Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AV6X4 Contemporary Research
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Contemporary Research Corporation 2 AV6x4 A/V Router Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................... ...................... 3 Specifications ...........
Contemporary Research Corporation 3 AV6x4 A/V Router Overview Contemporary Research presents the AV6x4, a flex ible, controllable matrix switcher for routing six stereo A/V inputs to four stereo A/V outputs.
Contemporary Research Corporation 4 AV6x4 A/V Router Specifications Physical Size: 19" [483mm] wide x 1.75" [38mm] height (1RU) x 9.25" [235mm] deep Weight: 4.
Contemporary Research Corporation 5 AV6x4 A/V Router Front Panel Programming To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode 1. Press and hold the Mute A/V button until the red LED light above is lit (indicating Mute On). 2. Press Input 1-6 in the Output A/C section to select Programming Mode 1-6.
Contemporary Research Corporation 6 AV6x4 A/V Router Front Panel Programming Quick Reference Mode Function A/C Parameter B/D Parameter 1 Baud Rate 1 300 2 600 3 1200 4 2400 5 4800 6 9600 (default 2 Un.
Contemporary Research Corporation 7 AV6x4 A/V Router RS-232 Control Protocol Overview The AV6x4 full-duplex RS-232 scheme enables a system programmer to control all routing functions as well as monitor 3 groups of unit status. All commands are sent as ASCII strings.
Contemporary Research Corporation 8 AV6x4 A/V Router RS-232 Commands Crosspoint Commands A Crosspoint command sends inputs to ou tputs. The command structure is simple: > [Unit] [Crosspoint (X, A, V)] [Input (0-6)] [Output (A-D)] [Input] [Output]… More than one set of Input/Output points can follow th e Crosspoint command.
Contemporary Research Corporation 9 AV6x4 A/V Router Audio Gain Commands An Audio Gain command adjusts the attenuation or gain of each Input. > [Unit] [Gain] [Input (1-6)] [Level (1-6)] [Input] [Level]… More than one set of Input/Gain pairs can follow the Ga in command.
Contemporary Research Corporation 10 AV6x4 A/V Router Front Panel Commands Front Panel Commands emulate the functions of front-panel operation and programming. > [Unit] [Panel] [Mode] [Output A/C] [Output B/D] [Lockout] All four parameters (Mode, Output A/C, Output B/D, Lockout) must be included in string.
Contemporary Research Corporation 11 AV6x4 A/V Router Response Strings Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf] AV6x4status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII 'carriage return' and ‘line feed' follow each response string.
Contemporary Research Corporation 12 AV6x4 A/V Router RS-232 Cable Connections All drawings show pin numbers relative to a PC COM port or Axcent3 DB-9 RS-232 control port.
Contemporary Research Corporation 13 AV6x4 A/V Router Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment. 1. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Contemporary Research Corporation 14 AV6x4 A/V Router Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrant s this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use fo r a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR.
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