Zektor Palladia gX Installation Manual
VIDEO & AUDIO MATRIX
INSTALLATION GUIDE
CABLING ADVICE
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF CABLE TO USE?
You can use Cat5e, Cat6 or greater with Zektor products.
The minimum cable standard for this system is Cat5e. Slightly greater distances may
be achieved by using Cat6, or slightly better still with Cat7, which has stricter shielding
requirements and reduces potential cross talk between data pairs.
Whichever network cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring architecture is
solid core, not stranded patch cabling. Patch cabling can be used for the last few metres
of a run (e.g. from a wall plate) but must be avoided over longer runs as signal transfer over
stranded cores is heavily reduced.
The use of pre-made leads is not recommended unless you can be absolutely sure of
their construction credentials (i.e. solid core 568B). Please note that CCA (Copper Clad
Aluminium) cable is NOT supported.
SHIELDED CABLES
Unlike other systems, shielded FTP cable is not a stipulation. If, however, you prefer this type
of cable please ensure compatible shielded accessories are used. Failure to terminate
cable screen at all points can induce interference rather than eliminating it.
CABLING BEST PRACTICE
Our best practice policy is to terminate to a wall plate at either end and then use solid
core patch cables (usually it is better to make your own than use pre-made) between the
patch panel and the matrix and the wall plate and HDBaseT™ receiver.
HDBaseT™ WITH PATCH PANELS AND WALL PLATES
If the patch panels are terminated correctly, there is minimal loss of distance. The use of
wall plates and patch panels, however, has the potential to cause increased resistance
on the cable if not done correctly, introducing pinch points for signal transmission, and
could reduce advertised transmission lengths. Instead of using RJ45 wall plates, you can
use brush plates to maintain the neat nish.
CONNECTION TERMINATION
Terminate the cabling using RJ45 connectors to the 568B wiring
standard. (See g1)
IMPORTANT: Please note that local building regulations may apply
to the installation of cabling in properties. It is important to check
building regulations to guarantee that you are in accordance
with the laws of your territory.
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MANUAL CONTENTS
P3 Cabling Advice
P6 Initial Setup
P7 Audio Setup
P8 Connect to the Web Interface
P10 Setting up the Matrix Without an Internet Connection
Third Party Control Drivers
P11 Setting up CEC
Front Panel LED Values
P12 Supported Formats
P13 Troubleshooting
P14 Concept Wiring Guide
P15 Warranty Information
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS
When reading this manual we refer to devices that send video into the matrix system
as source devices or sources, examples of source devices include Blu-Ray players,
Set Top Boxes, Game Consoles and Media Centres.
Devices that receive video from the matrix are called sink devices or sinks. Examples
of these are Ampliers (AVRs) TVs and projectors.
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IN THE BOX
Zektor Palladia gX Matrix Chassis
8x SoloCAT Ultra MAX PoH HDBaseT™ Receivers
8 Button Contextual Remote Control
8x IR Transmitter
8x IR Receiver
Rack Mounting Kit
48V Desktop Power Supply
Mains Cable
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A
Analog Phono Ports Connect to analog amp
B
RS232 Phoenix Ports 0V = Zero volts (GND). TX is signal coming out of matrix
(from remote device) RX is signal going into matrix (to remote device).
C
IR Receiver and Transmitter Ports Use the supplied IR emitters and plug into the ‘IR Out’
ports for the relevant source (i.e HDMI Input 2 will use IR Our 2). The IR Emitter is to be
mounted with the sticky pad horizontally over the source device’s infrared sensor window
Please see g2 for correct identication and installation.
D
HDBaseT Outputs Connect your sink devices Connect the appropriate Cat5e or higher
grade cable to each output, these cables should be attached to the receiver at the sink
end
(i.e. TV/amplier etc)
E
HDMI Inputs Connect your source devices via a high speed HDMI cable
F
Global IR Used for a control systems to see all IR signals from all zones. Zektor Optocables
are recommend for connectivity from this port to your control system
G
HDMI Outputs Connect high speed HDMI cables to each output, these cables should
be attached directly to local sink devices
H
Ethernet Connect to your router using a standard Cat5e (or higher grade) cable to provide
internet access to the matrix. This will allow you to receive automatic updates and remote
monitoring services. This system is designed to be connected to the internet at all times.
I
Digital Optical and Coax Ports Connect to digital amp
J
System Health LED When the system is running correctly, the LED will light green
K
Network LED When the system is connected to the network, the LED will light green
L
Cloud LED When the system is connected correctly to the online monitoring cloud, the
LED will light green
1
HDBaseT Input Connect to the matrix input via Cat5e or higher grade cable
2
HDMI Output Connect directly to the sink device (i.e. TV) using a HDMI cable
3
Ethernet Allowing Ethernet passthrough
4
IR Activity LED Indicates when an IR signal is being received
5
IR TX Allows transmitted IR signals to be fed to local devices (i.e. amp)
6
IR RX Connect the supplied IR receivers to this port, the shiny part is to be attached to the
sink device (TV) this bud is designed to be placed underneath the edge of the device with
the sticky pad upwards. The short edge of the Receiver should be facing outwards under
the device. Please see g2 for correct identication and installation.
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RS232 Jack Connect adapter for serial (adapter not included)
8
Analog/Optical Connect mini-TOSLINK / Analog adapter (not included)
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BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL
RECEIVERS
IR BUDS
IR Receiver
Square with a
shiny surface
IR Emitter
Identied by a
matt surface
The IR Emitter is to be mounted over the
source’s IR window. The IR Receiver bud
should be mouted underneath the sink
(TV) with the smallest end forwards and
the sticky pad afxed upwards.
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