Russound VM1 User Manual

VM1 Video Matrix

HD Component Video Distribution System

Instruction Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral trian­gle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan­gerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

POWER CORD NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL OPERATION

For 230V, 50Hz operation, select the power cord for your area.
Select the plug for your area at one end and a IEC320 connector at
the other. It is not necessary to make any other changes. If you have
any questions, call Russound at 603-659-5170.

Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should
be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laun­dry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. The appa­ratus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should
be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings,
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommend­ed by the manufacturer.

14. Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
the openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the appliance;

or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally; or

E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is dam-

aged.

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI­ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safety Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSTALLATION

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Source Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Upconverter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wiring and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Typical Application Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

REFERENCE

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

The VM1 Video Matrix works with a multiroom audio
system to distribute analog component video over a
single CAT-5e cable to each zone. Capable of han­dling high-definition component video signals, it also
provides conversion of composite and S-video signals
in some configurations.

Designed for use with Russound RNET

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multiroom
solutions, the VM1 provides seamless integration with
the Russound CAA, CAM, and CAV systems.

The VM1 also works with other systems through seri­al control and offers three control options:

• RNET via RJ-45 modular ports

• RS-232 via DB9 port

• PC control via USB port

The Video Matrix is not IR controllable.

The VM1 has a rack-mountable 2U chassis and
includes the following:

• 24 VDC power supply

• Rear-panel power switch

• Front-panel multifunction LED power and control
data traffic indicators

• Removable rack ears

A red LED on the front panel indicates the power
state of the VM1. It glows steadily to indicate power
on and blinks to indicate an error in powering up.

A green LED blinks to indicate control data traffic on
the serial bus.

VM1 Configurations

The Video Matrix is available in five configurations:

VM1 4 – Provides basic 4x4 switching from analog
component video sources only.

VM1 4UC – Provides 4x4 component video switching
with one upconverter.

VM1 8 – Provides basic 8x8 switching from analog
component video sources only.

VM1 8UC – Provides 8x8 component video switching
with one upconverter.

VM1 8UC2 – Provides 8x8 component video switch­ing with two upconverters.

The 4x4 configurations provide four source inputs and
four zone outputs. The 8x8 configurations provide
eight source inputs and eight zone outputs.

Each source input has red, green, and blue RCA con­nectors for component video signals. Each zone out­put has an RJ-45 8-pole modular connector for a CAT­5e cable, which feeds an in-wall VMR1 receiver at the
zone’s display location.

The upconverter (UC and UC2) configurations convert
S-video and composite video signals to component
video for distribution while maintaining the original
source resolution. The benefit is that the user doesn’t
have to select a composite or S-video input on the
display to view the sources.

The UC configurations of the Video Matrix provide
conversion for sources 1 and 4. The UC2 configura­tion provides conversion for sources 1, 4, 5, and 8.

All upconverter configurations provide mini-DIN con­nectors for S-video signals and RCA connectors for
composite video signals. Internal switches allow the
installer to select which inputs are used, whether
composite, S-video, or component.

VMR1 Receiver

The VMR1 Receiver is a single-gang in-wall device
that installs in each room where component video
distribution is desired. It receives the video signal
from the VM1 through a single CAT-5e cable and pro­vides red, green, and blue RCA jacks for direct con­nection to the display with an RGB video cable.

Video Resolution

The Video Matrix system is capable of high-definition
resolution up to 1080p. However, the signal resolu­tion of the HD sources must be compatible with the
connected displays. Thus, if any display connected to
the Video Matrix is limited to 480p, that output reso­lution must be selected on each connected source,
unless the display has the ability to scale the image
down from a higher resolution. Otherwise the image
will not display properly.