Altinex VM2142AU User Manual

V-MATRIX

VM2142AU

MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0171-001

8-OUT AUDIO OUTPUT CARD FOR

TM

V-MATRIX WITH COVER PLATE

USER’S GUIDE

V-MATRIX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS...............2

GENERAL..........................................................2

INSTALLATION .................................................2

CLEANING ........................................................2

FCC / CE NOTICE.............................................2

ABOUT YOUR VM2142AU ...................................3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................4

APPLICATION DIAGRAM.....................................4

INSTALLING YOUR VM2142AU...........................5

OPERATION.........................................................5

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..............................5

ALTINEX POLICY.................................................6

LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................6

RETURN POLICY..............................................6

CONTACT INFORMATION................................6

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1

Please read this manual carefully before using your
VM2142AU. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your VM2142AU and to prevent fire
and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and
heed all warnings.

1.1 GENERAL

• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.

1.2 INSTALLATION

• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the
VM2142AU in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat radiating appliances, or near any liquid.
Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam
can harm internal components.

• Handle the VM2142AU carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.

• Insert the card carefully into the slots of the V­Matrix™without bending any edges.

generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

• Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

1.3 CLEANING

• Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.

1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

• This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment

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ABOUT YOUR VM2142AU 2

VM2142AU
8-out V-MATRIX™ Audio Output Card

The VM2141AU is an 8-out Audio Output Card
designed for use in a V-Matrix™ enclosure can
handle a wide array of signal formats and
connector types. When installed in a V-Matrix™
Basic Enclosure, these Audio Output cards enable
the connection of eight audio sources. For inputs,
the VM2142AU can be used with the VM2141AU 8­in Audio Input Card. See the VM2141AU for more

information.

The 8-input video cards provide built-in ground loop
isolation (GLI on Board™) through the use of
differential inputs. This is an extremely important
feature because it protects against hum bars and
other interference caused by ground loops, which
notoriously wreak havoc on large-scale matrix
systems. Both the input and output video cards
provide a bandwidth of 350 MHz @ –3dB, allowing
them to pass extremely high-resolution computer
video signals without signal degradation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3

FEATURES/

DESCRIPTION

Output

Connectors 5-pin terminal blocks
Type Differential (Balanced)

Impedance
Crosstalk

Signal-to-noise-ratio 95dB
Bandwidth 10Hz to 40Hz

Table 1. VM2142AU

VM2142AU – 8-

Output Audio Card

(8)

<22 Ohms (drives 600

Ohms directly)

<80dB @ 1kHz

(all channels hostile)

All input and output cards are “hot-swappable” with
finger adjustable lock-down screws and secure,
positive engagement card-edge connections.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5

Note that card is shown with cover plate
attached.

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INSTALLING YOUR VM2142AU 6

Step 1. Slide the VM2142AU and the VM2141AU

into available slots in the V-Matrix™
Enclosure. Make sure that the cards fit
into place. Secure the cards to the V­Matrix™ by tightening the retainer screws
located on the top and bottom of each
cover plate.

Step 2. Connect audio cables from the audio

source to the input connector of the
VM2141AU. Connect the output
connectors of the VM2142AU to the audio
equipment through an audio cable.

OPERATION 7

The VM2142AU will operate successfully as long
as the card is installed properly and other technical
specifications are followed.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8

We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied VM2142AU; however, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:

• Make sure that power is connected to the
enclosure and also check to see if the
VM2142AU is pushed in all the way.

• If there is no sound, check the source and
make sure that it is working at an appropriate
volume level and all source connections are
correct.

• Make sure that cables are connected properly.
Also, make sure that the continuity and wiring
are good.

• Make sure that the destination amplifier is
powered. Set the volume of the destination
amplifier to a reasonable level.

• Make sure that the source signal level is high
enough so that the destination amplifier does
not have to provide excessive amplification and
thereby distort the signal.

• If there is problem with the VM2142AU please
call ALTINEX at [phone].

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ALTINEX POLICY 9

9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY

ALTINEX warrants that its products and cables are
free from defects in materials under normal use and
service. This warranty is limited to repairing at
company’s factory any part or parts of the product,
which upon company’s examination shall disclose to
be, thus defective. Products considered defective
should be returned to company with transportation
charges pre-paid within 2 years (90 days for cables)
from date of shipment to the purchaser. The
warranty is expressly instead of all other warranties
expressed or implied. ALTINEX neither assumes
nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any
other liability in connection with the sale of the
products. This warranty shall not apply to any
product that shall have been repaired or altered
outside of company’s factory in any way so as, in its
judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or that
has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident.

9.2 RETURN POLICY

(Return Material Authorization). Products returned
without an RMA number may experience a delay in
service. The service charges will be quoted to you
before the actual repairs are done.

9.3 CONTACT INFORMATION

ALTINEX, INC.

592 Apollo Street
Brea, CA 92821 USA

TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
FAX: [phone]

It is very important to ALTINEX that you receive the
products that you have ordered and that this product
fulfills your need. In the unlikely event, that an
ALTINEX product needs to be returned please
follow the policies below:

ALTINEX will accept product returns for a period of
30 days from authorized ALTINEX dealers.
Products must be returned in an unopened
package.

If a product has been opened, the restocking fees
will apply. For the restocking fee amount, please
contact an ALTINEX Sales Representative.

If the product is in your possession for more than 30
days, the restocking fees will apply.

ALTINEX will not accept any returns on cables or
custom products.

If your product is in warranty and needs service,
contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA
(Return Material Authorization). Products returned
without an RMA number may experience a delay in
service.

If your product is out of warranty and needs service,
contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA

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