CATC
Color Audioaccess
Touchscreen Controller
®
The Audioaccess CATC is a stylish color
touchscreen controller that provides a
rich user interface for Audioaccess
PX-700-based systems. The touchscreen
incorporates a wide range of advanced
source control features, yet embodies the
classic Audioaccess reputation for ease of
use. The CATC also manages other home
devices using optional interface modules,
handling everything from simple one-way
lighting control to providing feedback
from entertainment sources such as music
hard disc servers and CD/DVD libraries.
Control Capabilities
Like our famous eight-button keypad,
the CATC controls basic audio functions
such as power, source control and volume,
while offering advanced control functions
for all A/V components. Template screens
are provided in our EasyTouch II application
to simplify programming and user control.
Additional screens may be created to
customize the user interface.
The built-in “Librarian” offers text control
of high-capacity sources such as satellite
receivers and CD and hard disc library
sources. It displays text on-screen to allow
access to a specific station or disc. Options
include retrieving text feedback from
sources such as hard disc music servers,
thus providing full two-way feedback
from these library-based sources.
In addition to controlling the audio/video
sources of the Audioaccess system, the
CATC uses its multiple control ports for
integration with RS-232-controlled
subsystems such as lighting and HVAC.
Via connection of optional one-way or the
two-way RS-232 interface modules, any
CATC touchscreen within a system may
control a device connected to a system
touchscreen. The CATC allows access to
timer functions, such as a “Wake Up”
event to “Turn On” or “Turn Off” any
room of the home. A “Rooms” screen
allows a touchscreen in the kitchen to
control another room in the house; activate
the dining room, or set up a music source
outside on the patio before leaving the
interior of the home.
Standard Operation
The colorful user interface is both fun and
intuitive to use. The touchscreen includes
a series of programmable screens with
touch-sensitive areas that are indicated
by a combination of buttons, icons and
any imported graphics.
On-screen text messages are employed
for the “Rooms” feature, which informs
the user as to what room outside of the
touchscreen location is being controlled.
Text messages are also used for the builtin library manager and for use as feedback
messages from sources that provide song,
artist and title information to the touchscreens.
Programming Screens
Programming ease is a major facet of the
CATC design. A built-in library of preprogrammed buttons is supplied with our
EasyTouch II application. EasyTouch II
allows drag and drop of actions and buttons
from a library into the programming
screens. Buttons are easily relabeled.
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Features
The touchscreen mounts in a wall opening using
the built-in wing clamps. It may be used with or
without the optional metal mounting kit.
Note: A standard US three-gang back box
does not fit the CATC.
The front bezel can be removed for programming and
touchscreen resetting, and to adjust the termination switch
without the need to remove the unit from the wall. Optional
bezels in Black, Ivory, White or Almond may be purchased
separately to replace the standard white bezel.
▲ Exclusive, built-in text-based Librarian
function controls high-capacity sources
by selecting genre, artist and title of disc,
station or channel
▲ Controls separate RS-232-based residential
(sub) system like lighting, security or HVAC
▲ Built-in templates for basic and expanded
control of PX-700 multiroom system
with eight sources, library functions, zone
selection and scheduled events
▲ Create your own screens, import bitmaps
or use additional templates available to
customize any system
Specifications
▲ 320 X 240 Color LCD with CCFL backlighting
and integral touchscreen
▲ 32-bit, 92Mhz RISC processor
▲ 1MB Flash program memory
▲ 4MB Flash data memory
▲ RS-485 for control of Audioaccess products
▲ RS-485 port for future use
▲ Bi-directional RS-232 (under bezel) for
programming
▲ Transmit only RS-232 port for subsystem
control
▲ RJ-45 connector for power and data
▲ Screens, navigation and actions are fully
programmable using EasyTouch II application
(Windows®-based)
▲ Real-time clock and event scheduler for
programmable events
▲ Four mechanical, dedicated function buttons
(On/Off, Volume Up, Volume Down and
Volume Mute)
▲ IR receiver works with Audioaccess remotes
▲ Firmware is upgradeable by downloading,
using RS-232 port
▲ The outside dimensions of bezel match the
size of standard U.S. three-gang wall plate
Dimensions
▲ Bezel: 6-3/8" W x 4-1/2" H x 5/16" D
(162mm X 114mm x 8mm)
▲ Mounting depth from wall surface: 1-3/4"
(45mm) without cable
▲ Wall cutout: 5-1/2" W x 4-1/16" H
(140mm x 104mm)
▲ CATC mounts to any wall surface, tabletop
enclosure or other suitable flat surface
▲ Custom metal mounting kit and custom
metal back box available separately, for
use in new construction or retrofit
▲ RS-232 interface board available separately
▲ Intelligent RS-232 interface for bi-directional
communication and feedback available
separately
▲ Ambient light sensor automatically dims
backlight
Wiring Information
▲ Four pair, 24 AWG (CAT5) up to approxi-
mately 250 feet (2 pairs required for RS-485
bus and power; 1 pair required for transmitonly RS-232; 1 pair required for future use)
▲ RJ-45 connectors used for termination
Audioaccess
250 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, NY 11797
www.audioaccess.com
516.496.3400
Fax: 516.682.3510
©2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Part No. AACATCPI6/04
A Harman International Company
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