Russound VM1 Video Matrix Installation Manual

VM1 Video Matrix

HD Component Video Distribution System

Installation Manual

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The lightning ash 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 sucient 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.

Safety Instructions

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

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

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

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

Water and Moisture - The appliance should not 5.
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 lled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carts and Stands - The appliance 6.
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.

Location of the Amplier - Do not mount this unit 7.
under a kitchen cabinet. Do not expose the amplier
to direct sun light or heating units as the amplier
internal components’ temperature may rise and
shorten the life of the components. Avoid damp and
dusty places.

Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so 8.
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 ow of air through the
ventilation openings.

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

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

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

Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should 12.
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.

Main Power Disconnect - The power switch is a single-13.
pole switch. When the switch is in the “O” position,
the appliance is not completely disconnected from
the main power. The main power plug is used as the
disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
When installing the product, ensure that the plug is
easily accessible.

Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as 14.
recommended by the manufacturer.

Non-Use Periods - The power cord of the appliance 15.
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time. To remove all power
(supply mains) from the appliance, remove the plug
from the wall outlet.

Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so 16.
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through the openings.

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

Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be 18.
serviced by qualied service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been

damaged.

B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into

the appliance;
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 damaged.

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

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

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

Front and Rear Panels ............................................................................................................5

Control Methods ...................................................................................................................... 6

Upconverter Conguration .................................................................................................7

VM1 Conguration Tool ........................................................................................................ 8

Installation .................................................................................................................................9

Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 9

Wiring and Connections ....................................................................................................... 9

Status Indication ...................................................................................................................... 9

Russound Application Diagram .......................................................................................10

RS232 Application Diagram ...............................................................................................11

Linking Multiple VM1s .........................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................13

Technical Specications ......................................................................................................14

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction

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-denition component video signals, it also provides conversion
of composite and S-video signals in optional congurations. Designed for
use with Russound RNET® multiroom solutions, the VM1 provides seamless
integration with the Russound ACA-E5, MCA-C5, CAA66, CAM6.6, and CAV6.6
systems. It also works with other systems through serial control (RS232, USB).
The Video Matrix is not IR controllable.

The VM1 has a rack-mountable 2U chassis (rack ears included) and uses a
24VDC power supply (also included). 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
trac on the serial bus.

Video Resolution

The Video Matrix system is capable of high-denition 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.

VM1 Congurations

The Video Matrix is available in ve congurations:

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

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

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

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

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

The 4x4 congurations provide four source inputs and four zone outputs. The
8x8 congurations 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 RJ45 8-pole modular connector for a CAT-5e
cable, which feeds an in-wall VMR1 receiver at the zone’s display location.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The upconverter (UC and UC2) congurations convert S-video and composite
video signals to component video for distribution while maintaining the
original source resolution. The benet is that the user doesn’t have to select
a composite or S-video input on the display to view the sources. The UC
congurations of the Video Matrix provide conversion for sources 1 and 4. The
UC2 conguration provides conversion for sources 1, 4, 5, and 8. All upconverter
congurations 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.

VM1 Conguration Software

The VM1 Video Matrix Conguration Tool Software allows installers to
customize the VM1 Video Matrix for a much wider variety of applications. It
allows the dealer to assign VM1 inputs to specic system sources and VM1
outputs to specic system zones.

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.

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FRONT AND REAR PANEL

Zone outputs 1-4Source inputs 1-4

RNET RJ45 ports

Power supply input

Power switchUSB Type B serial control port

RS232 DB9 serial control port

Zone outputs 5-8

Optional Upconverter inputs for

S-video and composite video sources

VM1 8UC2 Rear Panel

Source inputs 5-8

VM1 Front Panel

Data trac LED

Power LED