cbauer25 Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 New to this board and to Control4...am looking for the least expensive way to get started, then grow over time. Has anyone looked at Control4 integrated with the Aton HDR44 as a cost effective method of video distribution?
thecodeman Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Is it IR controlled only? Seems like it with "++Universal Remote Controls available at most audio/video retailers for source control. Slimline IR Remote included with HDR44 for system control only" and that the RJ45 is for "expansion" (linking switches together). The IR from the zone to the source is also "backwards" of a typical C4 installation where the gear is rackmounted and you just need to get IR control to the tv - the C4 remote operates via ZigBee. If your looking for a component HDMI switch with CATx baluns, check out the Zektor line or NeoPro.
jberger Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 You should be able to write an IR Driver for the aton units. Each zone has discrete IR codes and you can use any port on the unit to send a code for any room. It's a basic, low cost 4x4 matrix that works pretty well depending on the needs. It has limitations on the audio side, so make sure that it really fits the project before you spec it. It works just like any ordinary matrix switch that uses Cat5 baluns for the display locations.
thecodeman Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 You should be able to write an IR Driver for the aton units. Each zone has discrete IR codes and you can use any port on the unit to send a code for any room. It's a basic, low cost 4x4 matrix that works pretty well depending on the needs. It has limitations on the audio side, so make sure that it really fits the project before you spec it. It works just like any ordinary matrix switch that uses Cat5 baluns for the display locations.I wonder how well the IR control works if you stack it though?
jberger Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 There are IR codes for a total of 4 stacked units. Each stack has loop outputs, so you can stack without loosing video sources, but there are limits on the audio side.
cbauer25 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 What are the limits on the audio side?
jberger Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I don't recall off hand the audio limitations, I think it's limited in the number of analog audio sources supported. Just remember that audio support was a limitation, to research before I spec'd it again.
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