Harman AMX Enova AVX-400 User manual

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Enova AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher
Overview
The Enova AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher (FG1350-01) is a four input,
multi-format active presentation switcher with auxiliary line level audio input. The
AVX-400 (FIG. 1) is a twisted pair switcher with basic projector/display control via
RS-232, but with external control of the switcher via RS-232 or AxLink. This
presentation switcher incorporates the following:
• External serial or AxLink control
• Projector or display control via RS-232
• Integrated multi-format Cat5 audio/video switcher
• Audio mixer with an auxiliary line input facility
• Audio volume and tone control
• Built-in audio amplifier
For more information, consult the Enova AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher
Operation/Reference Guide available at www.amx.com.
The following table lists the specifications for the AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation
Switcher:
Wiring and Connections
The Source inputs (FIG. 2) can accept video from devices such as PCs, DVD players,
satellite receivers, and video conference systems via Cat5 wallplates. You can use the
Source Input ports to connect RJ-45 cables to the port on a wall input plate which then
connects to an input device via composite, component, or RGB/VGA connector. The LED
beside each port lights red when its associated port is active.
When connecting to a wall input plate, use Cat5/5e/6 cable to connect from the source
input on the switcher to the RJ-45 connector on the wall input plate (FIG. 3).
Warning: DO NOT use Cat5 crossover cable for source input connections. Using Cat5
crossover cable may damage the presentation switcher.
Once connected, you can activate the connected source input by pressing the button
on the front of the wall input plate. See Switching Mode for more information.
Note: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is not passed by the AVX-400.
HD-15 Output Connectors
Each AVX-400 has two HD-15 output connectors. The outputs enable you to use an
HD-15 to Component or standard VGA cable to send video to a display device such as a
projector or large screen monitor.
RS-232 Display Control
The RS-232 display control connector is used for controlling the switcher from an
RS-232 device such as a projector or large screen LCD. FIG. 4 shows the connector
pinouts for the rear RS-232 display control connector.
FIG. 1 ENOVA AVX-400 TWISTED PAIR PRESENTATION SWITCHER (FRONT PANEL)
AVX-400 TWISTED PAIR PRESENTATION SWITCHER SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 12VDC, 4.5A supply
Audio Amplifier: Stereo 10W per channel with 7-band graphic equalization
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Front Panel Components:
Source Select Button 1 button for toggling through the 4 inputs with each press
Source Select LED
Indicators
4 LED indicators which show which source has been selected
Source Inputs
(INPUTS 1-4)
4 RJ-45 connectors for source audio and video
LINE IN Auxiliary
Audio Input
1 3.5mm Phoenix (5-pin) connector for use with external audio
equipment such as radio microphones and mixers.
AxLink DEVICE DIP
Switches
1 set of 8 DIP switches for setting the address of an AxLink device
AxLink Port 1 3.5mm Phoenix (4-pin) connector that provides data to external
control devices and allows the AVX-400 to be controlled from a
Master. A green AxLink LED indicates the state of the AxLink port.
RS-232 Control Port 1 3.5mm Phoenix (3-pin) connector that provides data to external
control devices
Configuration Port
(PROG)
1 type-B USB connector for configuring the switcher via AMX DCS
software
Power Connector 1 3.5mm Phoenix (2-pin) connector
Rear Panel Components:
RS-232 Display
Control
1 male DB9 connector used to control a projector or display from
the AVX-400
Audio Amplifier
Output
1 5.0mm Phoenix (4-pin) connector capable of delivering 2x10W
into 8 ohm variable stereo audio amplifier.
Line Level Audio
Output
1 3.5mm Phoenix (5-pin) connector provides the mixed audio at
Line Level
Composite Output 1 RCA (Y) connector for connecting to a display device
VGA/RGB Output 1 HD-15 connector for connecting to a display device.
Component Output 1 HD-15 connector for connecting to a display device. You can use
breakout cable CC-HD15M-RCA3M (FG10-2170-03) to connect to
3 x RCA Phono Sockets.
Operating
Environment:
Storage Temperature: -10º C to 70º C (14º F to 158º F)
Operating Temperature: 0º C to 40º C (32º F to 104º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Certifications: FCC Class B, CE, and IEC60950
Dimensions (HWD): 1.75" (4.45cm) x 9" (22.86cm) x 6" (15.24cm) HWD
Weight: 2.57 lbs (1.17 kg)
Certifications: FCC Class B, CE, and IEC60950
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AVX-400 TWISTED PAIR PRESENTATION SWITCHER SPECIF ICATIONS (CONT.)
Included Accessories: • 2 5-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connectors, for line-in/out
• 1 4-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector, for AxLink
• 2 2-pin 5mm Phoenix connectors, for speakers
• 1 RS-232 3-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector
• 1 PSR.4.4, 13.5 VDC, 4.5 A Power Supply with 3.5mm Phoenix
Connector with Retention Screws (FG423-46)
• Enova AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher Installation
Guide (93-1350-01)
• 1 Suppression Ferrite
Optional Accessories: • UPX-HDMI+A-DE HDMI Pass Through Universal Transmitter
Decor Style Wallplate (US) (FG1402-53-DW/DB)
• UPX-CS+A-DE Composite Universal Transmitter Decor Style
Wallplate (US) (FG1402-50-DW/DB)
• UPX-CS+A-UK Composite Universal Transmitter Wallplate (UK)
(FG1402-50-KW/KB/KA)
• UPX-CS+A-EU Composite Universal Transmitter Wallplate (EU)
(FG1402-50-EW/EB/EA)
• UPX-RGB+A-DE RGB Universal Transmitter Decor Style Wallplate
(US) (FG1402-51-DW/DB)
• UPX-RGB+A-UK RGB Universal Transmitter Wallplate (UK)
(FG1402-51-KW/KB/KA)
• UPX-RGB+A-EU RGB Universal Transmitter Wallplate (EU)
(FG1402-51-EW/EB/EA)
• UPX-CN+A-DE Component Universal Transmitter Decor Style
Wallplate (US) (FG1402-52-DW/DB)
• UPX-CN+A-UK Component Universal Transmitter Wallplate (UK)
(FG1402-52-KW/KB/KA)
• UPX-CN+A-EU Component Universal Transmitter Wallplate (EU)
(FG1402-52-EW/EB/EA)
• AC-SMB Surface Mounting Bracket (FG525)
• CC-HD15 Male to HD-15 Male cable (FG10-2170-01)
• CC-HD15 Male to 3 RCA3 Male cable (FG10-2170-03)
FIG. 2 FRONT PANEL SOURCE INPUTS
FIG. 3 WALL INPUT PLATE RJ-45 CONNECTOR
FIG. 4 RS-232 DB9 (MALE) CONNECTOR PINOUTS FOR THE REAR DISPLAY CONTROL CONNECTOR
Wall input plate RJ-45 connector
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Pin 2: RX signal
Pin 3: TX signal
Pin 5: GND
RS-232 pinouts (male connector)

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AxLink Port
All AVX-400 units have an AxLink port and adjacent status LED. This port allows the unit
to be controlled from any AxLink Master such as a NetLinx Integrated Controller. A
green LED shows AxLink data activity.
Note: The AVX-400 cannot be powered by this port or used to power other devices.
AxLink DEVICE DIP Switches
The 8-position AxLink DEVICE DIP switch sets the AxLink identification number for your
AxLink device. Consult the Enova AVX-400 Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher
Operation/Reference Guide for information on DIP switch settings.
Conf iguration Port
The AVX-400 contains one low-speed type-B USB connector (labelled PROG) located on
the front of the unit. Use a standard USB cable to establish a connection between the
device and your PC's USB port. This connection enables you to program the switcher by
using AMX DCS software.
Warning: Install the DCS software on your PC before connecting a USB cable between
the PC and AVX-400. Failing to do so may cause an installation error.
Power Connector
The AVX-400 uses a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the switcher
through the front 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix power connector.
Warning: This unit should only have one source of incoming power. Using more than
one source of power to the Controller can result in damage to the internal
components and a possible burn out. Apply power to the unit only after installation is
complete.
Supression Ferrite Installation
If you are in a location with 240V of power, you must clip the supplied Suppression
Ferrite around the power cable (no tools required).
1. Release the latch to open the plastic enclosure.
2. Insert the power cable and close the enclosure.
AMX DCS Software
You can configure the AVX-400 and its functionality by using AMX DCS software. The
top of the window displays the device image of the front panel of the Enova AVX-400,
and displays which inputs are valid by highlighting the source input. Clicking on a
highlighted port on the device image changes the active input. The active source input
is indicated by the illuminated red LED beside the source input. The bottom half of the
window features the Device Setup options (FIG. 7).
Enabling Display Control
Display control enables you to select a display to use for the output from your source
inputs. A display can be any type of video output device. After enabling display control,
you can select a make, type, and model of display. If your display is not available from
the options menus, see the Device Library Manager section in the Enova AVX-400
Twisted Pair Presentation Switcher Operation/Reference Guide for information on adding
your specific device to the device library.
Perform these steps to enable display control:
1. Click the Display tab on the AMX DCS window (FIG. 8).
2. Click the Enabled check box to enable display control.
3. Select a Make, Type, and Model display from their respective fields.
4. Click Program Device to send the display device’s commands to the presentation
switcher.
Switching Mode
Setting the switching mode enables you to control how a source input is activated. You
can choose from Take-over mode, Toggle mode, and priority switching. Take-over mode
enables you to activate a source input by pressing the button on the corresponding wall
input plate. With toggle mode, if you press the button on any of the wall plates, then the
selected video input changes to the next available input.
Priority Switching
Priority switching enables you to establish a priority order for displaying each input
device. The input device with the highest priority will always be sent to the output
display as long as the input device remains powered on. When the power to the highest
priority input device is turned off, the signal from the next active input device appears
on the output display.
For example, you have a DVD player set at priority 1, a PC at priority 2, and a VCR at
priority 3. If the PC is always powered on, it’s output is sent to the display provided the
DVD player is currently powered off. When the DVD player is powered on, its output is
immediately sent to the display. Powering off the DVD player returns the PC’s output to
the display. The VCR’s output is only sent to the display if it is powered on, and the DVD
player and PC are both powered off.
Perform these steps to set up priority switching:
1. In the Device Setup area, click the Display tab.
2. Click the Priority Switching option button in the Switching Mode section.
3. Use the options menus in the Priority Switching area to indicate the priority order
for each input device. The number you select from the drop-down menu is the
source input number on the presentation switcher. For example, if you want
source input 3 to have the highest priority, select 3 from the first menu.
4. Click Program Device to send the new settings to the presentation switcher.
Updating Firmware
AMX DCS software provides a simple interface for updating your AVX-400 with the latest
available version of firmware. You must use a .bin file to upgrade the firmware through
AMX DCS software. The latest firmware files can be found at the Tech Center at
www.amx.com.
Perform these steps to update the f irmware for your device:
1. From the File menu, select Enova Firmware Update. The Enova Firmware Update
window opens.
2. Click Go to AMX.com. A web browser opens and navigates to www.amx.com.
3. Click Te ch C enter on the main page at AMX.com.
4. Locate and download the latest f irmware version (.bin) for your device. Make note
of the location to which you save the firmware file. When the download is
complete, return to the Enova Firmware update window.
5. Click Select File, navigate to the location the firmware file was saved, and select
the file.
6. Click Update. The firmware for the device is updated with the latest version.
7. Click Close to close the window and return to the AMX DCS window.
FIG. 5 CONFIGURATION PORT (PROG)
FIG. 6 INSTALLING THE SUPPRESSION FERRITE
FIG. 7 AMX DCS WINDOW
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FIG. 8 AMX DCS WINDOW - DISPLAY TAB