5) UTP Termination Issues - swap cables over at
both transmitter and receiver ends to see if control is
established. If so, a possible re-termination of the cable
could remedy the problem.
6) Are you using WyreStorm emitters and receivers?
The use of third party products/magic eyes may not be
compatible. Always use WyreStorm components included
with your purchase or check compatibility of third party
control systems with your WyreStorm dealer.
7) If problems persist, swap out the IR emitters and
receivers to rule out faults with the units themselves. Use
emitters you know are fully operational to test working
condition.
8) Reactivate the IR callback function on your matrix and
swap IR ports on the matrix to rule out a fault with the
matrix or connection ports.
9) Should IR remain unresponsive, turn off and
disconnectall cables from the matrix and reconnect zones
one at a time to assess if one location in particular is the
problem. If so, run new cables directly to the display – if
this fixes the problem, it is likely that electromagnetic
interference /damage to the cable somewhere along the
run is causing the IR signal to drop out. Investigate and
remove EM interference from the run or replace damaged
UTP cable.
13. FAQ’s
5e or 6?
While our equipment is tested and graded to Cat 5e
cable standard; tests have shown that better results
are achieved when using Cat6 cable. The lower gauge,
thicker copper cores ensure better signal transfer.
Newly installed cabling should always conform to Part P
Regulation and BS 7671 (17th Edition), and should be
terminated to 568B standard
Can I use a single Cat 5e cable?
Although conventional transmission is considered to be
two Cat5e cables, it is possible to send the signal down
a single cable if necessary. All of our pro-matrix switches
and UTP splitters support single UTP mode, however in
this mode IR control of sources and matrix switching is
not possible.
However using HDBaseT transmission; all of the twin
cable features are supported with the added benefit of
Ethernet and RS232 control.
TROUBLESHOOTING and FAQ’S
audio replication? If you are outputting 7.1, make sure all
devices connected are also outputting 7.1
Note: Occasionally with some sources, the device
settings allow the specification of audio output through
a TV or an HDMI port. If using an AV receiver, check the
HDMI output option is selected.
3) Do all the local sources work through the AV
receiver?
Check the operation of each source individually.
Bandwidth
1) If using a graphics-based source (such as a PC/Mac/
media server), make sure the source resolution is set to
a maximum of 1080p, 50Hz. Higher resolutions available
for graphics-based systems require higher bandwidth
that may affect transmission of signals as well as
incompatibility with devices.
IR
1) Check you are using emitters at the IR TX
transmitter end and receivers at the IR RX receiver
end – are they connected to the correct ports on the
matrix and display receiver.
2) Is the emitter correctly positioned on the source?
Fix the emitter directly over the infrared sensor of the
source and attach using the adhesive backing.
Note: Locate the infrared source sensor by using a
flashlight to find s small sensor within the facia of the
source display. If necessary, secure the emitter over the
sensor with a small amount of contact adhesive.
3) Is your remote powered and sending a signal?
IR is invisible to the naked eye, so use a digital camera/
phone camera to check the remote signal – point the
camera at the remote control when pressing a button. You
should see the remote transmitter flashing to indicate a
signal being sent. Replace batteries if flashing is not seen
on the digital camera screen.
4) IR dropout issues can be due to exterior influences
emitting infrared radiation that can interrupt IR signals.
Ensure emitters and receivers are away from the following
causes of IR interference.
• Direct sunlight
• Halogen lighting
• Plasma screens
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