A.V. Systems

Video Distribution

And

I.R. Integration

External Sources

• Cable T.V. and Satellite signals are considered External Sources

• These are wide spectrum, broadband

• External signals should be distributed via structured cabling using a distribution panel

• High quality amplifiers should be used

• Splitters should be avoided

Internal Sources

• Video generated within the home or building is called “Internal”

• Examples are VCR, DVD or demodulated satellite signals as well as closed circuit video camera signals

• These should be modulated and mixed with the external signals for distribution

A.V. Systems

Infrared Control

Universal Remote Programming

Systems Integration

Characteristics of I.R.

• Infra Red is light that is invisible to the naked eye because it is beyond the normal wavelength that we can see

• It is generated by an I.R. L.E.D.

• It is detected by I.R. receiver

• Serial digital signals are modulated onto the L.E.D. and demodulated after the detector

I.R. Signals

• The signal is serial data.

• I.R. works on line of sight.

• I.R. cannot go through objects

• I.R. can reflect as normal light

Distribution

• It is sometimes useful to have I.R. transferred between rooms

• It is sometimes useful to have I.R. generated in or behind a cabinet and control a device not in “line of sight”

• It is sometimes useful to have I.R. control equipment in a cabinet not visible to the handheld remote control

Wireless I.R. distribution

Wireless I.R. distribution

In Cabinet Solution

Wired I.R. Distribution

Wired I.R. Distribution

Wired I.R. Distribution

Wired I.R. Distribution

Universal Remote Control and Systems Integration

• Pre-Programmed

• Learning

• Usually only for A.V. Equipment

• X-10 R.F. provides “system integration”

• I.R. to X-10 converter can be used

• X-10 to I.R. can provide programmed I.R. integration

Advanced Remotes

• Touch Screen + Hard Buttons

• Touch Screen programmable

X-10 and A.V. Systems Integration

Complete Control Systems

• The high-end

• Complete systems integration including theatre, lighting, security.