Xantech HD44CC5 manual

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    08905071B - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HD44CC5 HD44C High Definition Video Matrix Switcher, Coaxial and CAT5 High Definition Video Matrix Switcher, Coaxial Only DESCRIPTION The HD44CC5 four-source, four-z one high-definition matrix swit cher has component video and S/PDIF digital audio inputs for each source. A ll four zone outputs have componen[...]

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    08905071B - 2 - DETAIL OVERVIEW [1] SOURCE LOOP-THROUGH CONNECTION The source inputs are buffered to provide an output at the sa me levels, assuming a 75-ohm termination is on the output. Use these connections for HD44 expansion systems. The buffers are an active circuit. The HD44 must be power ed on for an active connection. [2] SOURCE INPUTS Gold[...]

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    08905071B - 3 - [3] IR RECEIVER The rear panel IR receiver is a 3.5mm Stereo jack t hat is compatible with all Xantech IR receivers, such as the 291-10. Switch 4 must be in the OFF position to use this jack. PLUG CIRCUIT TIP IR SIGNAL RING GROUND SLEEVE +12VDC, 25mA [4] IR BUS, EMITTER PORT The 3.5mm Mono jack is an emitter port. The IR signal is c[...]

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    08905071B - 4 - RS232 COMMAND STRUCTURE Where: {CR # } – Carriage Return (0x0D) { z# } - Zone Number. Range is 1..4 (1..16 if expanded) { s# } - Source Input Number. Range is 1..4 { 0/1 } – Either 0 (zero) or 1 (one). 0 – Off, 1 – On. NAME COMMAND RETURN REMARKS !{ z# } PR 01+ To turn on Zone 2: !2PR1+ or !02PR1 + or !2PR01+ or !02PR01+ Zon[...]

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    08905071B - 5 - RS232 QUERIES Where: {CR # } – Carriage Return (0x0D) { z# } - Zone Number. Range is 1..4 (1..16 if expanded) { s# } - Source Input Number. Range is 1..4 { 0/1 } – Either 0 (zero) or 1 (one). 0 – Off, 1 – On. NAME QUERY RETURN EXAMPLE RETURN EXPLANATION Zone Power ?{ z# } PR + ?{ z# } PR { 0/1 }+ ?4 PR 0+{CR} Power in zone 4[...]

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    08905071B - 6 - [6] AC POWER INPUT Standard IEC 3-Conductor AC Line Cord Receptacle fo r plug-in of a 3-conducator power line cord. Be sure to note if the power receptacle is domesti c (120VAC type) or in ternational (240VAC type). [7] RS232 EXPANSION The HD44C and HD44CC5 can be expanded into a lar ger system. By using any combination of the HD44C[...]

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    08905071B - 7 - [9] CAT5 ZONE OUTPUT Output connection to the HDRXSG01 receiver module. Uses standard CAT5 cable. Be sure to verify CAT5 wiring connection is correct before installation. [10] COAXIAL ZONE OUTPUT Gold-plated RCA jacks for connection to an HD moni tor. Color coordinated to match all HD type products. The CAT5 and coaxial output can b[...]

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    08905071B - 8 - QUICK INSTALLATION: HD44CC5 and HDRXSG01 [1] Connect the High-Definition Source to the HD44CC5 or HDTXSG01. Figure 1 below shows a HD44CC5 (video matrix transmitter) c onnected to the HDRXSG01 (receiver). [2] Using CAT5 cable, connect the HD44CC5 zone output or the output from the HDTXSG01 to the HDRXSG01. Connect power to the HD44C[...]

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    08905071B - 9 - RC68+ (IR) COMMANDS The RC68+ should be set to Group Code “C0”. ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 1 Zone Power Toggle 80 48 10 90 SRC 1 SRC 2 SRC 3 SRC 4 Zone 1 Source Select 00 C0 50 D0 Zone 2 Source Select 40 A0 30 B0 Zone 3 Source Select 20 E0 70 F0 2 Zone 4 Source Select 60 88 18 98 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 3 Zone Power On 08 A[...]

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    08905071B - 10 - ADVANCE INSTALLATION FIGURE 2: Below shows a diagram for a sports bar applic ation. With the equipment rack located near or behind the bar area, the coaxia l outputs can be used for local HD monitors. The CAT5 outputs can be used to deliver HD content to areas such as outdoor patios and pool table recreational areas. FIGURE 2 FIGUR[...]

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    08905071B - 11 - FIGURE 3 (Note: The top unit (master unit) must be addressed as UNIT #1)[...]

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    08905071B - 12 - COMMON PROBLEMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Poor video quality (picture is washed out): Several manufacturers of cable and satellite box may have higher than normal DC offset on the video signals. When connected to an HD44C, HD44CC5, and HDTXSG01, this may result in a washed out picture. To remedy this problem, a DC blocker should be used [...]

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    X a n te c h L i mit e d Warr a n t y ( E f f e c t i v e f o r p r o d u c t s s o l d a f t e r J ul y 1 , 2006 ) X an t e c h C o r p o r a t i on (“ X an t e c h ”) w a r r an t s t o t h e h o l d e r o f a v a li d p r o o f o f pu r c h a s e a s t h e f i r s t end - u s e r pu r ch a s e r (“ Y ou ”), i t s p r o d u c t s t o b e [...]