Crestron ABVR-1 Operation Manual

Crestron ABVR-1

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Adagio

Balanced Video Receiver

Operations Guide

Adagio® Balanced Video Receiver Crestron ABVR-1

Contents

Adagio® Balanced Video Receiver: ABVR-1 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions................................................................................................1

Applications.................................................................................................................2

Specifications ..............................................................................................................2

Physical Description....................................................................................................3

Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................7

Setup..........................................................................................................................................8

CAT5 Wiring...............................................................................................................8

Installation...................................................................................................................8

Hardware Hookup .......................................................................................................8

Problem Solving......................................................................................................................11

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................11

Reference Documents................................................................................................12

Further Inquiries........................................................................................................12

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................12

Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................13

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................13

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................13

All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©2009 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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Crestron ABVR-1 Adagio® Balanced Video Receiver

Adagio® Balanced Video
Receiver: ABVR-1

Introduction

The ABVR-1 is an active balanced-to-unbalanced video converter
designed to enable the connection of any Crestron Home
balanced video source to a conventional RCA input. Connected at the
input of an Adagio Media System or CNX-PVID8 Video Distribution
Switcher, the ABVR-1 allows a CEN-IDOCV Interface for Apple

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iPod
CEN-IDOCV-DSW Wall Mount Interface for Apple iPod or other
Crestron Home CAT5 balanced video source to be installed up to 500
feet (152 m) from the central equipment location.

, CEN-ISERVER Crestron iServer™ Network Audio Server,

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CAT5

®

Features and Functions

• Converts Category 5 (CAT5) balanced video to RCA

unbalanced video (Component (YP
composite video

• Small compact size

), S-video (Y/C), or

bPr

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Applications

The following diagram shows an ABVR-1 and an ABAR-1 in a
residential application.

ABVR-1 and ABAR-1 in a Residential Application

Specifications

Specifications for the ABVR-1 are listed in the following table.

ABVR-1 Specifications

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Signal Types Component (YPbPr), S-video (Y/C), or

composite video; digital audio*

Video/HDTV Formats 480i (NTSC), 576i (PAL), 480p, 576p,

720p, 1080i*
Digital Audio Format S/PDIF coaxial*
Power Requirements 3 Watts (0.13 Amps) @ 24 Volts DC

May be powered by Cresnet or

dedicated power supply (not

included)
Environmental
Temperature

41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Humidity
Heat Dissipation

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10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

10 BTU/Hr

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SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Enclosure Metal with label overlay, freestanding

or surface mount with (4) integral

mounting flanges
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth

1.43 in (3.64 cm)

3.91 in (9.94 cm)

4.52 in (11.47 cm)

Weight 10 oz (284 g)

* Actual output signals dependent upon the output capabilities of the CH source

device.

Physical Description

This section provides information on the connections, controls and
indicators available on your ABVR-1.

ABVR-1 Physical View

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ABVR-1 Overall Dimensions

3.50 in

(8.89 cm)

3.50 in

(8.89 cm)

(3.64 cm)

3.91 in

(9.94 cm)

Connectors, Controls & Indicators

4.52 in

(11.47 cm)

1.43 in

# CONNECTORS1,

DESCRIPTION

CONTROLS &

INDICATORS

1 24VDC

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(1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable
terminal block

24 Volt DC power input (power
supply not included)

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Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued)

# CONNECTORS1,

CONTROLS &

INDICATORS

2 VIDEO IN2

PIN

1

3 VIDEO ADJUST

PIN

DESCRIPTION

(1) 8-pin RJ-45 female,
shielded

8

CAT5 balanced video input port
Input Impedance: 100 ohms per

pair
Connect to any “CH” CAT5

video output port
Maximum Cable Length: 500 ft

(152 m)

3

(1) rotary potentiometer for
adjustment of CAT5 video input
compensation

4 PWR LED (1) green LED, indicates 24

Volts DC power supplied from
Cresnet or power supply

5 VIDEO OUT

(3) RCA female comprising (1)
component/S-video/composite
video output4

Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Output Level: 1 V

nominal

p-p

6 SPDIF

(1) RCA female comprising (1)
coaxial digital audio output

Output Impedance: 75 ohms

1. Interface connector for the 24VDC port is provided with the unit.

Output Level: 0.5 V

nominal

p-p

4

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2. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to a device with a CH input port

or a Crestron device with a CAT5 video input. This port provides component or
composite balanced output over CAT5 wiring. Refer to the following table for
connector pinouts.

RJ-45 PIN

NUMBER

1 WHITE/ORANGE + Composite + Y
2 ORANGE - Composite - Y
3 WHITE/GREEN N/A + Pb
4 BLUE N/A + Pr
5 WHITE/BLUE N/A - Pr
6 GREEN N/A - Pb
7 WHITE/BROWN + SPDIF + SPDIF
8 BROWN - SPDIF - SPDIF

WIRE COLORS

(568B)

COMPOSITE COMPONENT

3. Maximum cable length for CAT5 video is 500 feet (152 m) using CresCAT®IM

or quality CAT5e cable.

4. Actual output signals dependent upon the output capabilities of the CH source

device.

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Industry Compliance

As of the date of manufacture, the ABVR-1 has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement

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.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Setup

CAT5 Wiring

Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet
networks. These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per
second (Mbps) using the 100BASE-T standard. Crestron takes advantage
of this specification for a variety of audio and video applications.

Crestron recommends using CresCAT-IM (or D) wire for transmitting
video signals from the CH port.

When using a Crestron wiring solution, the CresCAT-IM (or D) wire can
carry video signals up to 500 feet (152 meters) (observe distance
limitations based upon power consumption for the device in use).

Connect the
Device

For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5
Wiring Reference Guide (Doc. 6137), which is available for download
from the Crestron website (

www.crestron.com/manuals).

Installation

The ABVR-1 can be mounted in a rack or to any surface using the
integral mounting flanges. Mounting hardware is not provided.

Hardware Hookup

Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that
follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been
made.

When making connections to the ABVR-1, use Crestron power supplies
for Crestron equipment.

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Hardware Connections for the ABVR-1

NOTE: For CAT5 connections use Crestron Certified Wire.

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Fine Tuning

The output of the ABVR-1 can be adjusted for optimum picture quality
using the VIDEO ADJUST control located at the top of the ABVR-1.

To adjust the output of the ABVR-1:

1. Connect a video source with a “CH” video output to the VIDEO

IN port of the ABVR-1.
NOTE: The video source must be able to display the “Streak” test

pattern (or similar pattern) shown below.

2. Verify that the VIDEO ADJUST control on the ABVR-1 is turned

completely counterclockwise.

3. If the picture shows streaks, turn the VIDEO ADJUST control

clockwise until picture quality improves.

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Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble
situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron
customer service representative.

ABVR-1 Troubleshooting

TROUBLE POSSIBLE

CAUSE(S)

Device does not
function.

PWR LED does
not illuminate.

Device is not
receiving power
from a Crestron
power source.

Device is not
wired correctly.

Source or
destination device
is not operating.

Device is not
receiving power
from a Crestron
power source.

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Use the provided
Crestron power
source. Verify
connections.

Verify wiring from
source to ABVR-1 and
from ABVR-1 to
receiver.

Verify source and
destination devices
are operating.

Use a Crestron power
source. Verify
connections.

Poor picture
quality.

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Cable length
and/or cable
quality affect
picture quality.

VIDEO ADJUST
control is turned
too high.

Check cables.
Turn the VIDEO

ADJUST control to
improve picture
quality.

Turn control
completely counter­clockwise and retune
for best picture
quality.

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Reference Documents

The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be
obtained from the Crestron website (
link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order
by model number.

List of Related Reference Documents

www.crestron.com/manuals). This

DOCUMENT TITLE

CAT5 Wiring Reference Guide

Further Inquiries

If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after
reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning
customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON
[1-888-273-7876].

You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website
(

www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products.

First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from
all available features.

Future Updates

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the
capabilities of the ABVR-1, additional information may be made
available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and
serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete
technical documentation revision.

Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability
and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the
Download column.

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Return and Warranty Policies

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service

1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization

from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an
authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory
and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying
the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number and
return address.

2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange or service with a CRESTRON Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight
prepaid to CRESTRON, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, N.J. or its authorized subsidiaries, with
RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect
or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right in its
sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee plus shipping costs on any
products returned with an RMA.

3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by CRESTRON,

shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return
freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in mat erial s
and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from
CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical
parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year; touchscreen display and
overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered.

This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON
dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regard ing the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if
any.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any
application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental
damage, modification or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any
product that has had the serial number altered, defaced or removed.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall
CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic damages
inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any claim made by a
third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.

CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for parts or
labor. Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only by the
unexpired portion of the warranty.

Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or
implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are
limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supersedes all previous warranties.

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