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Multi source DSS setup
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Post 1 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 12:24
Brad Simmons
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I am looking for any suggestions, recommendations, or ideas to help me plan for my new setup. To be short, I need a multiswitch with 8 outputs, an addressable IR router with 8-20 outputs, and some sort of A/V distributor that would allow the input of at least 8 sources and allow me to remotely switch at any time between the 8 sources. Basically, I will have (eventually) 8 small TVs that are each fed by an individual receiver. I will then have one bigscreen that I want to be able to choose the sources for. The distributor also plays a role in switching the audio in my stereo receiver. I have seen a few sites like Xantech, but I am still looking for ideas and recommendations. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Post 2 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 14:50
jw007
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Are you planning to spend a lot of money?
I think you could do everything you want with an AMX landmark system. I would say it will cost about 10 grand, but you need to be a certified dealer to get the equipment and program the system.

I can't think of a less expensive system way to do it. The Xantech IR router will work, but the A/V switching via remote is the expensive part.

Good Luck
Jason
Post 3 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 16:13
deb1919
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If I were doing it, I'd use an RF Systems matrix and a Crestron CNMSX-AV controlled by a Crestron ST-1550c. The matrix model would depend on the # of sources, the # of TVs and the type of video.

With this you could easily select any source on any set, with up to 32 discrete IR ports for controlling common source brands. Programming it would, however, be a serious project.

Go to www.crestron.com & www.rfsystems.com for more info.
Post 4 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 18:39
Tony Golden
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The Crestron CNMSX-AV only has eight discrete IR outputs. For more, I'd recommend stepping up to the Pro, and adding one or more CNX-IR cards (8 outputs each). You could add the cards to the AV with the optional Card Cage, but the cost would be very close to the Pro.

You could save another $1000 (or two), by using an ST-CP controller (instead of the CNMSX), and adding an Ocelot (via RS-232), and one (or more) SECU-16IR's (16 IR outputs each). For that matter, you could use a Pronto, instead of the 1550C and ST-CP -- but the Crestron is capable of MUCH more complicated logic, besides being RF and having a larger, brighter, more colorful screen.

Also, for anyone interested, there's a Crestron programmers' group on YahooGroups, at [Link: groups.yahoo.com]



Post 5 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 18:52
Tony Golden
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I forgot to mention...

Using an advanced controller, such as the Crestron or AMX, would enable other features, like "source pooling".

If you will never actually be watching 8 different DSS channels simultaneously (unlikely), you could get by with fewer receivers -- maybe four or five. With "source pooling", you would have a single "DSS" button on the keypad or remote, and when pressed, the control system would automatically select an available satellite receiver which wasn't already in use. No need to have a separate receiver for each room, and no need for several buttons on the keypad (DSS1, DSS2, etc).

In addition to lowering the number of receivers required, it also reduces the amount of source inputs that need to be switched (or frees them up for other devices) and requires fewer discrete IR outputs.

Depending on your application, it might be useful...
Post 6 made on Wednesday January 2, 2002 at 20:03
Matt
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Really depends upon the money you want to spend, give us a number to shoot for and you'll get better ideas!

The Crestron stuff is really cool, but pretty expensive.
Post 7 made on Sunday January 6, 2002 at 15:48
Ryan Meacham
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You might check into Extron, as they make almost every type of video and A/V Switcher that you can think of. While not exactly cheap, they are pretty cost effective for what they offer and they work very well.
Post 8 made on Saturday January 12, 2002 at 10:57
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Hey Brad,
I just finished a setup with 3 Sony TV's side by side and used the Xantech Ir Router (RT-8) and it works extremely well. Each TV has it's own digital cable box and the middle one also has additional components dedicated to it (DVD, TIVO, etc.). You have to get the special Xantech programming remote to control the IR router then you learn into the customers learning remote control all the router control commanands. The three systems feed into one Sony receiver that has three video inputs, this was fine for this system, but I'm not sure what is the best way to handle 8 different inputs since the amp by itself does not have that many inputs.

Good Luck
Jeff
Post 9 made on Saturday January 12, 2002 at 20:17
aj the av tech
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speakercraft has basically the same stuff xantech has but is cheaper and from what i understand just as reliable


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