Extron electronics CrossPoint 300 Series User manual

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Audio Integration Note
Manufacturer: Extron Electronics
Model Number(s): CrossPoint 300 Series Matrix Switchers
Comments:
Document Revision Date: 9/5/06
O VERVIEW AND S UPPORTED F EATURES
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE SUPPORTED:
Traditional Matrix Switcher: The CrossPoint 300 switches are multizone - multisource audio / video
switchers that can be controlled by the OneHome software using an RS-232 port. The OneHome Viewer
interface can be used to select sources in each zone.
Standard Configurations: The CrossPoint series driver will switch audio and video to a zone together. In
other words, if zone 1 is playing Audio Source 2, then Video Source 2 will also be routed to zone 1.
THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ARE NOT SUPPORTED:
Independent Audio / Video Switching: The CrossPoint series switches generally allow you to send
Audio Source 1 to zone 2, and Video Source 1 to zone 3. This is not supported in the OneHome
system: Audio Source 1 and Video Source 1 will switch together.
Volume Control: Volume control is currently not supported for the CrossPoint series: in typical
configurations to date there is a receiver or other amplifier which performs this function. Please contact us
if you would like to have volume control.
I NSTALLATION O VERVIEW
1. During the rough-in phase, install wires for the sources, amplifiers and displays for each zone.
2. Also during the rough-in phase, run a Cat5 wire from the location of the switch back to the Network
Assembly of the OneHome system for RS-232 communications. Refer to the RS-232 Connection
Options Integration Note for other options.
3. Install the switch, the sources, amplifier, displays and speakers.
4. Setup the switch to operate according to Extron standard procedures: see Extron Configuration
below.
5. Confirm proper audio and video switching as configured in step above.
6. Connect the OneHome system to the switch electrically. See the wiring diagrams for more
information.
7. Configure the OneHome system for the switch and confirm communication between the switch and
the HomeBrick.
8. Test the system by changing sources in a zone to confirm the correct source plays and volume is
controlled. Test source control for any sources that are to be controlled from the OneHome interface.

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E XTRON C ONFIGURATION
The CrossPoint switch must be set to 9600 baud, RS-232C (see page 3-35 of the Extron manual):
1. Using the front panel of the switch, press and hold all control buttons to enter Serial Port Configuration
mode.
2. While holding the buttons, the Control and I/O LEDs will turn on, with one in each group flashing.
3. Press and release the Enter button to set 9600 baud.
4. Press and release the RGBHV button to select RS-232.
5. Press and release an input or output button to exit serial port configuration.
6. Wait at least 5 minutes before removing power, or the settings may be lost.
As mentioned above, refer to the Extron documentation for further details.

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C ONNECTION D IAGRAMS
BILL OF MATERIALS
# Device Manufacturer Part Number Protocol Connector Type Notes
1 DB9M to RJ45 Adapter HomeLogic HA-CB-307 RS-232 DB-9 Male X RJ-45 Female
2 Cat5 Cable Assy. Installer N/A RS-232 RJ-45 Male X RJ-45 Male Must connect all 8 wires
3 Network Assembly HomeLogic HW-NA-18X4 RS-232 RJ-45 Female X DB-9 Female / USB
4 HomeBrick HomeLogic HW-HB-1080 RS-232 DB9 Male / USB

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H OME L OGIC C ONFIGURATION D ETAILS
The following table provides settings used in the HomeLogic Configurator. Please refer to the Configurator Reference Guide for more details.
In the table below:
o“<Select>” Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.
o“<User Defined>”, etc. Type in the desired name for the item.
Devices Variable Name Setting Comments
Communication Devices Name
<User Defined> (Default:
Extron System
)
Type Serial Port
Communication Type Standard Connection
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
Com Port <Select>
<Other RS-232 Sources>
<Other IR Controlled Sources>
Other Audio Devices / Interfaces Name <User Defined> Add Interfaces for any source that does not have a built-in interface
Template <Select>
Default Device <Select> Select the RS-232 or IR controlled source for this interface
Audio Zone Controllers Name
<User Defined> (Default:
Extron CrossPoint 300 88HVA
)
Device Type Extron CrossPoint 300 88HVA
Location <User Defined> (Not Required)
Comm Device
<Select> (Default:
Extron System
)
Sources Name <User Defined>
Source Device <Select> Sources must be previously configured in order to allow selection.
Source Volume <Select> (See Note 1)
Show Source <Select>
Set to
No
for any inputs that are not used
Source Icon <Select> This icon appears on the source button in the Viewer Interface
Display Name <User Defined> This text appears on the source button in the Viewer Interface
Zones Name <User Defined>
Display <N/A>
Universal Receiver <Select>
Configuration Interface <Select>
<Sources List> <N/A>
Tab Layout Interface Tabs <Select> Move any unused zones to the right into
Available Zones
to remove from the viewer
Notes:
1. For systems with devices that have controlable volume (such as an AudioTron), select the desired volume (normally 100%).
Add any other RS-232 controlled sources. Refer to the Integration Note for each specific source device.
Add IR devices on the Input/Output tab for other IR controlled sources. Refer to the Configurator Reference Guide .

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C OMMON M ISTAKES