HDTV Supply WolfPack Series Assembly Instructions

Wolfpack Component Video Matrix Switchers
HDTV S upply’s
Video Distribution System
Wolfpack Integrator’s Guide

Wolfpack Component Video Matrix Switch
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................ 5
System Installation ..................................................................... 6
Rack Mounting ..........................................................................................6
Power Supplies ..........................................................................................6
Inputs and Outputs....................................................................................7
RS-232 Connection Details ........................................................................8
Cat5 Cables and Receivers ........................................................ 9
HD Video Quality & Cable Length ...........................................................9
Active Receivers.....................................................................................9
Passive Receivers....................................................................................9
CATx cable types ...................................................................................9
Cable Termination & Installation .............................................................9
Grounding ............................................................................................ 10
Testing Cables Prior To Use.................................................................. 11
Operation .................................................................................. 11
Overview.................................................................................................. 11
Front Panel Control................................................................................. 11
IR Remote................................................................................................ 12
IR Inputs.................................................................................................. 13
Discrete IR Codes .................................................................................... 13
Power ....................................................................................................... 13
Via Front Panel..................................................................................... 13
Via IR Remote ...................................................................................... 13
Standby Mode....................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Text Display......................................................................... 14
Switching Using the Front Panel or IR ................................................... 14
Matrix Routing Status ............................................................................. 15
System Setup Menu ................................................................................. 15
Setup Menu Navigation......................................................................... 15
Setup Menu Options ............................................................................. 15
Memory Features .................................................................................... 17
Fault Messages......................................................................................... 18
Sticky Faults......................................................................................... 18
Self-Clearing Faults .............................................................................. 18
What Actions To Take For Faults.......................................................... 19
Restoring Factory Defaults...................................................................... 19

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Adding Output Cards ............................................................... 20
Overview.................................................................................................. 20
Opening the System ................................................................................. 20
Installing the Cards ................................................................................. 21
Returning to Service ................................................................................ 22
Adding and Hot Swapping Power Supplies ............................ 23
Overview.................................................................................................. 23
Serial Protocol .......................................................................... 24
Serial Port Settings .................................................................................. 24
Conventions In This Manual ................................................................... 24
Commands Overview .............................................................................. 24
Common Structures and Syntax ............................................................. 24
Group Commands ................................................................................... 25
One-way Commands ............................................................................... 25
Response to Commands........................................................................... 25
Errors ...................................................................................................... 25
Switching Protocol................................................................................... 25
Serial Control Examples........................................................................ 26
Setup Protocol ......................................................................................... 26
Power Control ......................................................................................... 27
Query Commands.................................................................................... 27
Memory Protocol ..................................................................................... 27
Memory Edit......................................................................................... 28
Fault Message Protocol............................................................................ 28
USB Driver Installation ............................................................. 29
USB COM Port Settings.......................................................................... 38
Uninstalling the USB drivers................................................................... 39
Care and Maintenance.............................................................. 40
Specifications ........................................................................... 41
Performance ............................................................................................ 41
Power ....................................................................................................... 41
Physical.................................................................................................... 41
Notes: ........................................................................................ 42
2 Year Warranty ........................................................................ 43

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Introduction
Congratulations on yourpurchase of the WolfPack video distribution system.
Whether you are workingon a sports bar,restaurant, or other large-scale video
project, you will find working with the WolfPack easy and rewarding.
The WolfPack features:
24 Component (YPbPr) inputs
5 slots for field expansion of up to 80 outputs
Dual hot-swappable power supplies
Serial control via RS232 or USB ports
IR control via front panel sensor or ― wire dǁ (back panel)
16 memory locations to store switch presets
IR discrete code for each input and output for easy macro programming
Component video (YPbPr) section bandwidth is 140 MHz for 1080p

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System Installation
Rack Mounting
YourWolfPack system shipswith the rack mountingears attached to the chassis.
Installingthe unit into the rack will usually require two persons; one to hold the
unit in place andanother to install the rack rail screws (not included).
Tip: To avoid dropping unsecured power supply
units on the floor, remove them from the system
prior to lifting the unit into the rack.
Although the actual unit weight will depend on the configuration, the person
hold the unit should be capable of lifting 25 lbs.
Power Supplies
Each power supply in your system requires its own AC power cord to be plugged
in.If power is applied to a power supply, its LED indicator will glow red.When
the WolfPack system senses that it is operating normally, it will enable it, turning
the LED color to green. In most cases this will happen within one
second. If the LED remains red, remove the power supply from the system and
reinsert. If the power supply still will not enable, it may be defective. Contact
technical support for further instructions.
If your system was equipped with one power supply from the factory, and you
are now ready to install a second power supply, you will need to:
1) Remove the blank cover and install the second power supply
2) Use the system setup menu to enable faults from the new power supply.
Refer to page 13, ― System Setup Menu ǁ.

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Inputs and Outputs
All signal and control connectors are on the rear panel. All signals are low
voltage, but we still recommend removing AC power from the matrix when
making the connections (connect AC power last).

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Connector Labels
Signal type(s)
Y, Pb, Pr
High definition component video inputs
1 - 80
High definition component video outputs over
Cat5
IR
Input for unmodulated IR control signal via
3.5mm 2 conductor plug (tip = signal)*
RS232
Serial port for control (bidirectional)
USB
USB port for control. Software is provided to setup
USB as a virtual serial port. See the Serial
Protocol and USB Driver Installation section of
this manual
AC 90-240VAC
AC power inputs (50-60Hz) via IEC320 appliance
inlet. Connect last, after all I/O cables
*Some IR repeater systems are designed to work only with their own IR
blasters, and a common ― workaround ǁ is to cut these blaster cables and add a
3.5mm plug on the end. In some cases, repeater systems will have noise that
prevents signals from being decoded.
RS-232 Connection Details
The serial port is wired as a DCE device, and should be connected to a
computer‘s RS-232 port with a straight through cable. Connection to most
control systems should be with a straight through type serial cable, such as the
cable provided with the matrix switch. For the command protocols, see the
Serial Protocols section of this guide.
Pin 1 (for reference only)
Pin 2 Transmit (Data out of unit)
Pin 3 Receive (Data in to unit)
Pin 5 Ground

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Cat5 Cables and Receivers
HD Video Quality & Cable Length
The WolfPack system supports several types of HDTV Supply Cat5
receivers for different applications.
Active Receivers
They can be used from 1foot to 1,000 feet cable lengths. The Active Receiver has
an auto equalizer that detects the cable length and adjusts the built in line equalizer
for optimum picture quality.
Extender with Audio – Likethe above, butsupports a second Cat5 cable adding
digital and analog audio. These features are not supported by the WolfPack, but
can be used to bring in audio from other HDTV Supply matrix switchers.
Passive Receivers
They can be used from 1 foot to 125 feet. No cable loss equalization is performed,
butproduces a high quality image for a lower cost.
Tip: Only useWolfPack Cat5 receivers with this system.
Usingthirdparty Cat5 receivers or baluns can
causedamage to the system and is not covered under
thewarranty.
CATx cable types
Output cables can be Cat5,Cat5e, or Cat6. When using passive receivers, the best
performance will come with Cat6. When usingactive receivers, best performance
will come with Cat5e. The performance difference between the cable types is
difficult to perceive on the display, so for most purposes any cable from Cat5 to
Cat6 will do.
Cable Termination & Installation
Tip: When connectingvideo cables or Cat5 cables,
remove the AC power to both power supplies. Power
up the unit when all thecabling has been
completed.

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Before connecting CAT5 cables, make sure the wire pairs are terminated as
shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 below. The common standards known as 568A
and 568B are electrically equivalent and can both be used so long as both ends
are terminated the same way.
Pin
Video Signal Pairs
1
+Y
2
-Y
3
+Pb
4
24 Vdc
5
24 Vdc return
6
-Pb
7
+Pr
8
-Pr
Table 1 - RJ45 connector signal names
Figure 1 - Identifying pin 1 on the RJ45 connector
The center pair of the RJ45 connector carries 24VDC to the active Cat5 receiver
units, and is required. However, if using the passive Cat5 receiver units, the
center pair can be utilized for other signals such as IR. When doing this, make
sure that both ends of the cable have the center pair removed before connecting
to the switch system and the Cat5 receiver.
The matrix system is designed to drive only one Cat5 receiver per output port.
Do no split the Cat5 signal to additional Cat5 receivers.
Grounding
In most structures, modern three wire outlets will power all the equipment and
provide a safety ground. However, as systems are upgraded over time, and add-
on work might not be completed to the National Electric Code (NEC), the
ground system can become compromised. For your A/V system, this may not
only affect performance, but may also leave the equipment susceptible to surge
damage.
Your CatX receivers have basic surge suppression circuits built in, so for best
performance and protection, either the display or the CatX receiver should be

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grounded. A display with a three wire AC plug meets this requirement, but if the
display has a two wire plug, you should ground the Cat5 receiver directly to the
AC Outlet.
We highly recommend reviewing the AC ground at each display outlet and rack
location to ensure proper wiring and compliance with the NEC.
When using external Cat5 surge suppressors to further protect your system, the
ground connection is absolutely required as the surge suppressor only works
when properly connected to ground.
Testing Cables Prior To Use
When using Cat5 cable testers/certifiers, the cable should map each pin straight
across (i.e. 1 to 1, 2 to 2, through 8 to 8).
Operation
Overview
Generally there are three ways to control the matrix switch:
1) Front panel buttons
2) IR remote
3) Serial commands (RS232 or USB)
This section of the user guide deals with the front panel and IR remote methods.
Serial commands are discussed in the section titled ― Serial Protocol ǁ further
down in this document.
Front Panel Control
The front panel uses technologic senses a human finger touching the panel
without any moving parts. The buttons also have LED indicators which will
help you understand what mode the system or menu is in at any time. The front
panel is shown below.