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    17630 Davenport Rd, Suite113 Dallas, TX 75252 USA Tel: 972.931.2728 888.972.2728 Fax: 972.931-2765 Web: www.crwww.com www.contemporaryresearch.com Product Manual AV6x4 Audio/Video Router, 6x4 January 14, 2003[...]

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    Contemporary Research Corporation 2 AV6x4 A/V Router Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................... ...................... 3 Specifications ..............................................................................................................[...]

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    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. Using the simplified front-panel controls, it's easy to switch VCRs, DVDs CDs, cameras and other sources to TVs, projectors, and plasma d[...]

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    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: 4.25lbs [1.47Kg] Enclosure: All aluminum, including front ex trusion, durable black powder coat paint Front Panel Mute All A/V: Toggling Mute for all audio and video, red LED lig[...]

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    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. The Mode and Output A-D LEDs (yellow) will tu rn off when p[...]

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    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 Unit Number 1 Unit 1 2 Unit 2 3 Unit 3 3 Input Level 1 Input 1 1 -9 dB 2 Input 2 2 -6 dB 3 Input 3 3 -3 dB 4 Input 4 4 +3 dB 5 Input 5 5 +6 dB 6 Input 6[...]

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    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. No delays between characters or commands are required, as data is interrupt driven [...]

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    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. You don’t have to [...]

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    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. You don’t have to include all Input/Gain pairs in the string, only the o[...]

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    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. A carriage return is required at the en[...]

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    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. Crosspoint Status[...]

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    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. Pin-outs to other types of control ports may vary. Single Unit 5 GND 2 RXD 3 TXD RXD 2 GND 5 TXD 3 RS-232 Wiring – Single Unit 9-pin D-su b female RS-232 Control Por t Multiple[...]

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    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. 2. Power Sources - Use supplied or equivalent UL/CSA approved low voltage DC plug-in transfo[...]

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    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. Should such a defect occur CR will repair or replace, at their option, [...]