Audio Authority 1176BK High Definition Cat 5 Matrix Router Expander

Warnings

• ⚠️ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Read this manual before installing or using this product.
• This product must be installed by qualified personnel.
• Do not open the cover—there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not expose this unit to excessive heat.
• Install only in dry, indoor locations.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
• Clean the unit only with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth.

Specifications

Video Parameters

Audio Parameters

Limited Warranty

If this product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of the original sale to the end-user, Audio Authority guarantees that it will replace the defective product at no cost. Freight charges for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority (Ground service only). A copy of the invoice from an Authorized Reseller showing the item number and date of purchase (proof-of-purchase) must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in-warranty claim.

Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory for repair at a nominal charge, if not damaged beyond the point of repair. All freight charges for out-of-warranty returns for repair are the responsibility of the customer. Units returned for repair must have a Customer Return Authorization Number assigned by the factory.

This is a limited warranty and is not applicable for products which, in Audio Authority's opinion, have been damaged, altered, abused, misused, or improperly installed. Audio Authority makes no other warranties either expressed or implied, including limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Additionally, there are no allowances or credits available for service work or installation performed in the field by the end user.

Audio Authority and the Double-A Symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corp. Copyright February, 2009, all rights reserved. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Getting Started

• Register your purchase at www.audioauthority.com/register to activate your warranty and for future upgrade notification. Write your registration password on the back cover of this manual.
• Read these instructions
• Unpack the product and its accessories
• Install batteries in the infrared remote control(s)
• Connect associated equipment (see detailed instructions in the AVM-562 manual)
• Connect the product to a suitable power outlet using only the power supply furnished
• Perform desired setup operations

General Information

The Model 1176BK Matrix Expander is a companion product to the Model AVM-562 Cat 5 Matrix. It provides outputs to six additional Cat 5 receivers. Each receiver is able to display any one of the six inputs of the AVAtrix at any time. Up to five Model 1176BK expanders may be stacked with its host AVM-562, providing outputs for a maximum 36 Cat 5 receivers.

The AVM-562 is a six input, seven output high definition matrix router. It has one local output and six Cat 5 remote outputs, all offering component video with digital and analog audio. The Model AVM-562 performs selection of up to six audio/video input sources by infrared control, RS-232 signals, or by manual selection.

Three different Cat 5 wallplate/receiver styles are available (Models 9880, 9879 and 9878). The AVM-562 delivers component video, digital and analog audio to each wallplate/receiver over two Cat 5 cables.

Carton Contents

• Model 1176BK High Definition Cat 5 Matrix Expander
• 18-volt Power Supply
• User Manual

Suggested Accessories

• Patch cables (RCA, optical and 3.5mm)
• Infrared emitters and/or infrared remote control receivers—for remote wallplate/receiver IR functionality
• Cat 5e/6 cable—for remote outputs; consider buying a different jacket color for A and B cables
• RJ-45 plugs—for remote outputs; EZ RJ-45 plugs are recommended
• Professional network cable tester—continuity testing is not adequate for Cat 5 cables—twisted pairs must be properly matched for balanced line performance, so a tester capable of confirming pairs is required

Important: We strongly recommend testing factory-made cables as well as site-fabricated cables! All cables must have proper EIA-568B pairing (not crossover configuration) for proper function. (The EIA-568A standard can also be used, but mixing the two standards could result in confusion.)

Installation

Consulting with a qualified custom electronics installer is recommended if inexperienced with UTP wiring and cable termination. Familiarity with Cat 5e/6 cable termination tools, techniques, testing, and wire routing principles is advised.

1. Assembling Expanders

Follow these steps if installing Models 1172BK, 1176BK, or other expanders with your AVAtrix. Refer to the diagram on the facing page. Otherwise, skip to Step 3.

All video, audio, and communication signals between sources, Cat 5 outputs, and audio system outputs travel through the special ribbon bus cable. The AVAtrix normally ships with a 4-port bus cable, leaving two open ports for expanders. For adding more than two expanders, order AVM-562E or contact Audio Authority Technical Support.

1. Lay the Model AVM-562 upside down on a protective surface, such as a terry cloth towel.
2. Remove the four feet and the bus access covers (save them and their attaching screws).
3. Gently feed the loose end of the bus cable out of the bus access opening.
4. Plug the next connector into the port visible through the expander case opening—apply enough pressure with fingers or a plastic tool to assure that the plug is completely seated.
5. Turn the next product to be stacked upside down (e.g. Model 1172BK or 1176BK), thread the bus cable through its bus access openings, and engage its four threaded studs with the four threaded holes in the Model AVM-562 formerly occupied by the feet.
6. Tighten the hex head screws in the bottom of the stacking product in sequence a few turns each, until they are all snug.
7. Carefully plug the ribbon cable into the bus port. Continue this stacking procedure until all units have been assembled. View the bus through the bus port to be sure all plugs are fully seated.
8. After plugging the last connector of the bus into the bottom unit, carefully tuck any excess cable into the empty space inside the last unit. Ensure the back of the connector does not contact the metal case. To disconnect a bus plug, squeeze the side latches.
9. Install the bus port cover and feet removed from Model AVM-562 onto the bottom unit and turn the stack right side up.

Diagram Description (Page 4): Illustrates the stacking of components. Shows AVM-562 with threaded studs and bus access openings. Expanders (1172BK or 1176BK) are shown being attached, with the bus cable threaded through and connected. Includes a warning: "The bus cable is fragile! Do not crimp or tug on the cable as you install the expanders." Also shows address dials and bus access covers.

Diagram Description (Page 5): Depicts the stacking of components, showing the AVM-562 unit with threaded studs and bus access openings. Expanders (1172BK or 1176BK) are shown being attached, with the bus cable threaded through and connected. A warning states: "The bus cable is fragile! Do not crimp or tug on the cable as you install the expanders." It also shows bus access covers being removed and installed on the last expander.

2. Addressing and Initial Testing

Set the Address dial on each Model 1172BK and/or 1176BK. Set the upper-most Model 1176BK address to “B”, the next one to “C”, and so on. The AVM-562 Cat 5 output row is permanently addressed “A”. Refer to the 1172BK manual for addressing 1172BK. AVX-561 and AVX-661 require a different address scheme; consult the AVX-561 manual.

Temporarily plug in the power supplies of all units to a plug strip to turn them on simultaneously. The opening screen on the Model AVX-562 display indicates unit power and shows the number of expanders recognized. If this number differs from the actual count, check for the bus not being fully plugged into a unit or an incorrectly addressed unit.

Panel Descriptions

The front and back views of the 1176 are shown below.

Front View Description: Features the "Audio Authority" logo, "Model 1176", and "HD Cat 5 Matrix Router". It includes six sets of "A" and "B" output jacks, labeled 1 through 6, for Cat 5 connections. A power indicator and power jack are also present.

Back View Description: Includes connectors and labels. "CAT 5 OUTPUT JACKS" indicate two Cat 5 cables are needed per Model 9878 Wallplate. An "ADDRESS SETTING" section has a dial and an "ADDRESS RECORDING BOX" for noting the setting. The "POWER JACK" is for the 18V power supply. Regulatory markings like "FC" and "CE" are visible. The model is manufactured in the USA by Audio Authority Corporation.

1176BK Matrix Expander Connections

To add Cat 5 outputs to an AVM-562 matrix, install up to five Model 1176BK matrix expanders. A single 1176BK adds six Cat 5 outputs. If more than two expanders are added to an AVM-562, a seven-port ribbon cable must be ordered.

Diagram Description (Page 7): Illustrates connections for the 1176BK expander to the AVM-562 matrix. Shows "SOURCE 1" through "SOURCE 6" inputs to the AVM-562, and a "MAIN OUTPUT". The "A" OUTPUTS of the AVM-562 are not shown. "B" OUTPUTS of the AVM-562 connect via a bus cable to the 1176BK expander's inputs (labeled 1 through 6). The 1176BK provides six Cat 5 outputs, each requiring two runs of Cat 5e/6 cable to connect to Cat 5 wallplate/receivers. The diagram also shows the 18V power supply connection and IR Receiver setup with remote controls.

Contact Information

Audio Authority Corporation
2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071 USA
Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510
Customer Toll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346
Website: www.audioauthority.com
Email: support@audioauthority.com