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    I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n and Model 1156 and 1166 High Definition AutoSelector ™[...]

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    2 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Installation and Operation Manual Model 1166 High Definition D VI/Component Video AutoSelector™ Model 1156 High Definition Component Video AutoSelector™ Audio Authority and the Double-A Symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corp. AutoSelect is a trademark of Audio Authority [...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 3 T able of Contents Sxecicaion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Getting Started • Register your purchase at www .audioauthority .com/register to activate your warranty and for future up - gade noicaion. W ie he eial nmbe fom he ea of he 1 156 o 1 166 on he back of hi manal. • Read these inst[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 5 Other Materials Y ou May Need • Patch cables (RCA, optical and 3.5mm). • Infrared emitters and/or infrared remote control receivers—for Model 9878 IR functionality . • Cat 5e/6 cable—for Models 1 170 and/or 1176; consider buying a dif ferent jacket color for A and B cables. • RJ-45 [...]

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    6 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual P anel Descriptions Shown on the page opposite are the front and back views of the 1 166. The 1 156 is the same, but without DVI connections. Below is a view of the 1 105 Infrared Remote Control. Each Model 1 166 or 1 156 includes one 1 105; additional 1105 Remotes may be purchased separately .[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 7 701-12362C RS-232 CONTROL IN IR OUT 18V DC POWE R Y Pb Pr L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO DVI VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO DVI VIDEO VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO DVI VIDEO VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO DVI VIDEO VIDEO Y Pb Pr L R COAXIAL[...]

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    8 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Installation Y o ma ih o conl ih a alied com eleconic inalle if o ae inexeienced ih DVI, HDMI/HDCP , component video connections and compatibility . If you are installing 1 170 or 1 176 (A V Atrix), you shoul[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 9[...]

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    10 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 3. Rack Mount Adapters. Do these steps if you are installing this product or a stack of products in a 19-inch equipment rack. a. Remove the cover screws adjacent to the front panel of each product and use them to mount Model 1 192 (for Model 1156/66) or Model 1 191 (for Model 1 170/72/76) rack[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 11 g. If a source has HDMI but not DVI output, connect Audio Authority Model 1312 between the source and its DVI and digital audio jacks on the Model 1 166. h. Connect the television monitor and audio system to the Output jacks, using DVI only , or both DVI and component video ports if desired. U[...]

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    12 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual e. If both component video and DVI are connected to the video display , test the display both ways by switching its inputs. Any component video sources should also be shown with the TV in DVI mode. 8. Real-time Setup. If ex congaion ee no donloaded fom ?[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 13 b. Infrared commands returned from a W allplate to Model 1 176 can immediately select the source to be played on that W allplate. c. 1 176: IR commands returned from a W allplate to Model 1 176 containing code intended for source units or other equipment are repeated through the IR Output jack[...]

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    14 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Customizing the 1156 or 1166 One of the features that sets the Model 1 156 or 1166 apart from other products is customization. It is easy to apply your own source names, create zones and apply zone names, lock out certian functions, and add contact information. The easiest way to cong[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 15 T he text edit tools are indicated along the bottom of the screen: Case , Skip Back, Skip F orward, Overstrike/Insert, and Delete. Customizing source names mak es it easier to navigate your audio/video system. Zone Name Zone Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Naming and Assigning W allplate Zones Professional[...]

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    16 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Residential Operation The Model 1 166 or 1156 allows you to select which of up to six video/audio sources to play through your home theater system. In addition, if you have an A V Atrix, the source being displayed at each W allplate can be controlled by the Model 1 156/66 and, if the W allplat[...]

  • Page 17

    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 17 Professional Oper ation The Professional mode is designed to allow easy control of 1 176 (A V Atrix) remote W allplate outputs from the Model 1 166 or 1156. If your system does not include an 1 176, use the Residential Mode. Switch between Residential and Professional by touching the front pan[...]

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    18 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 1166 Source Input and Main Output Connections Up to six sources may be connected to the Model 1 166 or 1156 AutoSelector (1 166 shown below). An HDMI source requires a model 1312 HDMI to DVI adapter . All available connections should be made, with the exception of digital audio; only one of th[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 19 SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5 SOURCE 6 MAIN OUTPUT T wo runs of Cat 5e/6 per W allplate 1176 1166 or 1156 1176 Add 1176s or 1 17 0s as needed This system capacity is 12 Model 9878 Wallplates (each has selectable input) 1105 Remote Control Universal Remote Control IR Receiver T o[...]

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    20 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Y Pb Pr LEFT RIGHT IR REMOTE MODEL 9878 DIGITAL AUDIO ANTENNA www.audioauthority.com VIDEO AUDIO Model 9878 Detail SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3 SOURCE 4 SOURCE 5 SOURCE 6 MAIN OUTPUT 1170 1166 or 1156 1170 Add 1170s or 1176s as needed This system capacity is 12 Model 9878 Wallplates (all units d[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 21 1176 1166 or 1156 Remote Control Xantech® 291-00 IR Receiver or equivalent 12 Volt receiver Xant ech ® 2 82M IR Emitter or equivalent Do not use a co nnection block or s ignal amplif ier with the 1166 or 1156. Two-wire IR blaster or emitter Connect IR receiver directly to the Wallplate - DO [...]

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    22 Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual Appendix B: RS-232 Serial Protocol Model 1 166 and 1156 with or without Model 1 176 expanders can be controlled via RS-232 from a PC or dedicaed conolle . Follo he xecicaion and command xoocol decibed belo . Specifications General Commands These co[...]

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    Audio Authority A V Atrix, 1156 and 1166 User Manual 23 RS-232 Examples The general format of commands is as follows: Deniion of ox() o be aced xon (Uni, Zone, Main, All) Address letter of 1176, when selecting W allplates Output port number of 1176, when selecting W allplates Source number to be routed to the W allp[...]

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    2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071 USA Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510 Customer T oll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346 W ebsite: www .audioauthority .com v 2.0 752-483 2/07 Serial Number _________________________________ Custom Installer ________________________________ T elephone Number ______________________________ Lim[...]