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    VM1 V ideo Matrix HD Component V ideo Distribution System Instruction Manual[...]

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    2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral trian- gle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan- gerous voltage within the pr oduct’s enclosur e that may be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral tri[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 INST ALLA TION Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 INTRODUCTION Pr oduct Overview The VM1 Video Matrix works with a multiroom audio system to distribute analog component video over a single CA T-5e cable to each zone. Capable of han- dling high-definition component video signals, it also provides conversion of composite and S-video signals in some configurations. Designed for use with Russound RN[...]

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    5 INTRODUCTION Contr ol Methods The Video Matrix is controlled by the system to which it is connected. It switches video sources to the zones by receiving sour ce selection commands from the the host system. The VM1 provides a choice of ports for receiving control data fr om the host system: two RJ-45 jacks for linking to a Russound RNET multiroom [...]

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    6 INST ALLA TION Location Locate the VM1 Video Matrix with the host system controller and sour ce equipment to facilitate source and control connections. Locate the VMR1 Receivers near the video displays in the zones, within 300 feet (90 m) of the VM1. Source Assignments Because the VM1 tracks the source selections made by the host system, source n[...]

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    7 INST ALLA TION Rack Mounting T o rack mount the VM1, attach the supplied rack ears to the chassis as shown. Leave one rack unit of space open above and below the VM1 to allow prop- er ventilation of the chassis. Do not mount the VM1 above a device that produces high amounts of heat, such as an amplifier . Wiring and Connections The Video Matrix h[...]

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    8 INST ALLA TION VMR1 Receivers DVD player* VM1 Video Matrix RJ-45 patch cable SMS3 Smart Media Server CAM6.6T Multiroom Controller RGB cable CA T -5e cables VGA-component video adapter* VGA serial cable Component video distribution amplifier* RJ-45 patch cable *Not manufactured by Russound RGB cables CAM6.6 VGA IN RGB cable Video display* RGB cabl[...]

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    9 INST ALLA TION Connection for RS-232 control by a home automation system[...]

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    10 REFERENCE VM1 Video Matrix Component video connectors: 3 RCA per input (RGB) Zone output connectors: 8-pole modular RJ-45 System cable: CAT -5e Maximum cable length: 300 ft (90 m) Video resolution: Up to 1080p Communication ports: 2 RJ-45 RNET Link 1 DB9 RS-232 1 USB 1.1 Power requir ement: 24 VDC 2.5 A (adapter included) Chassis dimensions: 17?[...]

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    11 REFERENCE W arranty The Russound VM1 Video Matrix is fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. During this period, Russound will r eplace any defective par ts and correct any defect in workmanship without char ge for either parts or labor . For this warranty to apply , the prod[...]

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    VM1 V ideo Matrix Component V ideo Distribution System Instruction Manual Models VM1 4 VM1 4UC VM1 8 VM1 8UC VM1 8UC2 Russound 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857 USA T el 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388 www .russound.com T echnical Support: tech@russound.com 28-1235 03/22/07 Copyright © 2007 Russound. All rights reserved. All trademarks ar e the [...]