Xantech HD44C User manual

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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-zone high-definition matrix switcher has component video and
S/PDIF digital audio inputs for each source. All four zone outputs have component video output and
S/PDIF audio output for economical local distribution up to 250’, as well as a RJ45 output for
transmission of the video and digital audio signal up to 1000’ to the HDRXSG01 receiver located in
the zone. Both coaxial component video output and CAT5 output are active simultaneously, making it
possible to distribute four sources to eight outputs at the same time.
The HD44C has the same great features as the HD44CC5 without the CAT5 output. The HD44C is
ideal for installations requiring local switching and distribution up to 250’.
The HD44CC5 and HD44C unit is expandable up to 16 zones.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 17” W x 7 3/8” D x 3 15/16” H
Weight: 9.25 lbs (4.2 kilos)
Controllable through IR and RS232 commands
Bandwidth supports resolutions of 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i.
Optional Rack Mount kit available (RM2UKIT)
Power supply (120VAC, 0.25A, 50-60Hz)
Operates in temperatures up to 55 degrees Celsius.

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DETAIL OVERVIEW
[1] SOURCE LOOP-THROUGH CONNECTION
The source inputs are buffered to provide an output at the same 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 powered on for an active connection.
[2] SOURCE INPUTS
Gold-plated RCA jacks for connection from the output of the source. Color coordinated to match all
HD source components.

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[3] IR RECEIVER
The rear panel IR receiver is a 3.5mm Stereo jack that 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 connected to the IR Receiver. A Xantech
283M emitter can be connected to this port.
PLUG 2-Pin WECO CIRCUIT
TIP + IR SIGNAL
SLEEVE - GROUND
The 2-Pin WECO screw terminal is an IR port. The IR signal is connected to the IR Receiver. The
WECO screw terminal allows easy installation to a typical Xantech IR connecting block.
[5] RS232 (SERIAL) COMMANDS
The RS232 Port is bi-directional. The communication is set to 9600 Baud 8-N-1.
DB9 CONNECTOR
CIRCUIT PIN
TX 2
RX 3
GND 5

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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#}PR01+ To turn on Zone 2: !2PR1+ or !02PR1+ or
!2PR01+ or !02PR01+
Zone Power !{z#}PR00+
OK{CR}
ERROR{CR} To turn off Zone1: !1PR0+ or !01PR0+ or
!1PR00+ or !01PR00+
Zone Power
Toggle !{z#}PT+ OK{CR}
ERROR{CR}
All Zones Off !EO+ OK{CR}
ERROR{CR} Turns all the zones off.
All Zones On !EA+ OK{CR}
ERROR{CR} Turns all the zones on.
Zone Restore All !RF+ OK{CR}
ERROR{CR} Restore all the Zone-to-Source routing to the current selection: !RF+
Input (Source)
Select !{z#}SS{s#}+ OK{CR} ERROR{CR} To set Zone 1 to Source Input 4: !1SS4+
Ping Expansion
Port !RP+ OK{CR}
ERROR{CR} Request that any unit connected to the expansion port respond with a ping.
Return Ping to
Xantech port !SP+ + Returns a +. Meant for inter-expansion box communications.

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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}+ ?4PR0+{CR} Power in zone 4 is OFF.
Input Select ?{z#}SS+ ?{z#}SS{s#}+ ?4SS3+{CR} Zone 4 currently has source 3 selected.
System Info ?SI+
?SI
{Device:
HD44,
Device Cde:
000C,
Hardware Cde:
0000,
Reserved Cde:
0000,
Firmware Ver:
X.Y.Z}+
?SI
Device:
HD44, Device
Cde:
000C,
Hardware Cde:
0000,
Reserved Cde:
0000,
Firmware Ver:
1.1.0
This command is used only with single unit
systems. Note this is command does not
trickle down to the expansion port.
X = Major
Y = Minor
Z = Release

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[6] AC POWER INPUT
Standard IEC 3-Conductor AC Line Cord Receptacle for plug-in of a 3-conducator power line cord. Be
sure to note if the power receptacle is domestic (120VAC type) or international (240VAC type).
[7] RS232 EXPANSION
The HD44C and HD44CC5 can be expanded into a larger system. By using any combination of the
HD44C and HD44CC5 (up to 4 units), a larger High-Definition distribution system can be created.
For instance, two HD44C units can be combined to create a much larger 4 source input to 8 zone
output. The two HD44C units must have their own unique address (see ADDRESS (DIP SWITCH)
section). The top unit (master controller) must always be addressed as UNIT 1. See Section 8 for
setting the unit address. The included RS232 expansion cable allows a single RS232 control port to
be used to command the entire system. The expansion cable is connected between the DB9 (5) and
3.5mm stereo mini jack (7).
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The top unit (master controller) must always be addressed as UNIT 1.
DB9 MALE 3.5MM PLUG
CIRCUIT PIN PLUG CIRCUIT
TX 2 TIP TX
RX 3 RING RX
GND 5 SLEEVE GND
[8] ADDRESS (DIP SWITCH)
Switch 1 & 2: Unit Address (for Expansion mode)
ADDR SW 1 SW 2
UNIT 1 OFF OFF
UNIT 2 OFF ON
UNIT 3 ON OFF
UNIT 4 ON ON
Switch 3: ON for firmware write protect
Switch 4: ON for front panel IR receiver / OFF for rear panel IR receiver

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[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 monitor. Color coordinated to match all HD type
products. The CAT5 and coaxial output can be used at the same time.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
After connecting the CAT5 cable to the receiver (HDRXSG01), the
power supply to the receiver should be unplugged for a few seconds
and then reconnected. This allows the receiver to go through the full
process of line length and line quality self-calibration.
Do not connect the power supply to the receiver until after the CAT5
connection. The HD44CC5 must be powered on before the
HDRXSG01.
As an alternate process to this procedure, the power may be cycled
off for a few seconds and reapplied to accomplish the same full self-
calibration process.
If for some reason the system losses power at the receiving end
(HDRXSG01), the transmitting end (HD44CC5), or both ends, the full
self-calibration process will automatically occur.

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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) connected 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 HD44CC5 first. Then connect power to the HDRXSG01.
[3] On the HD44CC5, set the source to zone to enable the HDRXSG01 from the connected High-
Definition source. See HD44CC5 manual on how to use RS232 and IR RC68+ controls.
[4] Installation Complete! No adjustments needed!

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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 A8 38 B8
4 Zone Power Off 28 E8 78 F8
5 Zone Power All Off 68
6 Zone Restore All C8
7 Zone Power All On 58
Note: For expanded systems, the ‘Primary’
HD44 should remain on the default group code
of “C0” but each additional HD44 will need to be
changed to a different discrete Code Group so
the units can be individually controlled. To
change the Group Code of the additional HD44’s
please see the RC68X instruction manual
(section labeled CHANGING THE INTERNAL
CODE GROUP NUMBER OF A XANTECH
MODEL) or the Application Advisory AA-09 on
the Xantech Web Site
[URL:
http://www.xantech.com/products/a_folder/a_aa
09.pdf

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ADVANCE INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2: Below shows a diagram for a sports bar application. With the equipment rack located near
or behind the bar area, the coaxial 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
FIGURE 3: The figure in the next page shows an expanded HD44CC5 system. With two HD44CC5
devices, HD content can be distributed to 16 displays (8 with CAT5 outputs, 8 with coaxial outputs).
The included RS232 expansion cable allows a single RS232 control port to be used to command the
entire system.

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FIGURE 3 (Note: The top unit (master unit) must be addressed as UNIT #1)

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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 between the source component and the HD44C, HD44CC5, and HDTXSG01.
Picture appears to be blooming: A blooming picture is usually caused by a video signal that is too
high. One reason for this problem is the HDRXSG01 was not synchronized to the HD44CC5. To
correct this, be sure the CAT5 cables is connected between the HD44CC5 and HDRXSG01. Remove
power from both devices. Simultaneously apply power to both units. This will synchronize the correct
signal strength.
Xantech Corporation
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Installation Instructions, HD44CC5, HD44C © 2007 Xantech Corporation
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