AViLYnX - High Quality Audio Video Distribution over CAT5e cable

CAT5 or Category 5 is a description of a networking cable that consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire. Whilst the AViLYnX actually only requires a cable which has four twisted pairs of wires we would recommend that the install is done using CAT5e cable as this is ideally suited for audio/video distribution. The CAT5e cable must be unscreened.

The number of viewing stations or tv's that can be connected to the system is determined by the size of the server installed. The largest server available is a 8 input to 12 output unit. This means that a maximum of 12 viewing points can be connected to the system

It is not possible to increase the number of viewing points or source devices connected to the system by simply doubling the number of servers and still maintaining the full functionality of the system. There are possibilities of increasing the number of viewing stations connected to the system but much of the functionality and control is removed in doing this. If you require further information on how this can be achieved, please contact our help line number.

Whilst the AViLYnX system uses the same distribution cable around the home as a computer network, they are not compatible systems. The AViLYnX does not transmit data in a digital format in the same way as a computer might carry data.

In order to free up the CAT5 cable used with the computer system for AViLYnX distribution one solution might be to transfer the computer network system over to wireless. With the current technology available, a wireless computer network system in the home can be set up very easily and at an affordable price. This obviously free's up the structured cabling for use with AViLYnX which requires cable in order to deliver high quality audio/video.

Since the AViLYnX system is designed to distribute composite video around the system, it is unable to distribute UHF frequencies.

If you wished to distribute standard terrestrial channels you would need to also install a seperate coaxial UH F distribution system or alternatively distribute the UHF signals via the source equipment.

A possible solution might be as below. In this particular example, terrestrial channels would be available from 3 sourece devices

The system is supplied with pre-made patch leads that will allow you to connect between the source and server and between the Viewing station and wall plate.

It is unlikely you would need to make up any further patch leads, but if you do require more, you can purchase the tool and connectors necessary from our Online Shop to allow you to make more up.

There is no reason why you cannot use CAT5 Patch panels with AViLYnX providing you do not connect AViLYnX connections into Computer Connections or vice versa.

The current AViLYnX system is designed to distribute composite video so as such cannot at the moment handle High Definition signals.

One thing to point out is whether distribution of High Definition television is actually necessary. The reasoning behind this being that in order to receive HD via a distribution system, all the televisions in the home would need to be HD compatible. Whether someone would wish to discard ALL their current TV's in order to be able to view HD is debatable.

Providng your stereo has a line output there is no reason why you cannot connect the stereo to the AViLYnX system for distribution around the home.

The musical output will be heard through the television speakers in each room.

Where it is required that the source equipment is to be further than 3 metre's away from the server unit, the line extender modules will need to be added as in the diagram below.

With the line extenders fitted, the source device can then be upto 200metre's away from the server unit. In the case of the surround sound DVD player, you are now able to locate the DVD under your main TV with surround sound and still have the DVD on the AViLYnX distribution system.

Obviously in this case it would also mean running a further CAT5e cable into where the DVD is to be located.

Each viewing point can be connected to the server via upto 200 metre's of CAT5e cable.

We have tried cable lengths in excess of 200 metre's but whilst this seemed to work quite well we are unable to guarantee the quality of the picture.

The AViLYnX system is able to control any source equipment providing the remote handset of the equipment operates with single mode modulation IR control within a 30Khz to 200Khz range. In actual fact there are very few pieces of equipment that do not operate within this range however to be sure, it is worth checking with the supplier of the source equipment you intend to use.

Additionally the AViLYnX contains a library of source equipment for which it already knows the remote control codes. If you would like to see this list as a PDF file then please click here.

The AViLYnX reads the codes in from the AViLYnX remote control and converts them into infra red signlas that the source equipment can understand.

When the system is set up, the installer will assign each source input on the AViLYnX with a code taken from a look up table supplied. This table will give an individual number for the most popular modern audio video products on the market and the installer will program these numbers into the AViLYnX.

Once the source device has been set up in the AViLYnX server, when the server receives the infra red command from the AViLYnX handset it will convert it into a infra red command the source device can understand and blast this code at the front of the device.

If the source device you are connecting to the AViLYnX system does not have a code number contained within the AViLYnX data base it is possible to have the AViLYnX learn all the remote control codes for the device and thus allow remote operation.

If the power is switched off to the server, the key codes learnt will remain un-affected and stored in the memory of the server.

Source selection from the viewing location is controlled from the AViLYnX handset.

Pressing buttons 1 to 4 will switch between the first four sources. As you select the source number it will flash once indicating it is selecting a number between 1 and 4.

Should you have the larger server installed then pushing shift followed by buttons 1 to 4 will actually result in you changing betwqeen source devices 5 through to 8. In this case the source number button will flash twice indicating it is selecting a shifted source i.e. 5 to 8.

Please click here to download a PDF of the source code Library.

Since the AViLYnX system is designed to distribute composite video around the system, it is unable to distribute UHF frequencies.

If you wished to distribute standard terrestrial channels you would need to also install a seperate coaxial UH F distribution system or alternatively distribute the UHF signals via the source equipment.

A possible solution might be as below. In this particular example, terrestrial channels would be available from 3 sourece devices.

Yes you can stop others in your home watching the same source as yourself providing that this feature has been implemented when the AViLYnX was installed AND you are watching from priority location 1 or 2.

Simply hold down the source button number on the remote control for the source you wish to inhibit. After a 2 second pause you will hear an audio bleep on your tv which indicates that you are now the only location able to watch that source.

To release this feature, simply select a different source from your handset.

There is absolutely no need to use your existing remote controls. All of your source equipment can be controlled by your AViLYnX handset.