RE: KAT5 FAQ Online WAS Newbie Questions

["Keith Doxey" <keith.doxey@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Mick,

As designer of the KAT5 system I am almost cetainly the best person to
answer your questions. James has done a fantastic job on the first version
of the FAQ based upon my original design document.

IR control is not possible with the S-video units because there are not
enough pairs in the cable. It is possible to add IR control by adding a
separate wall mounted receiver in each room and IR mini-emitters at the
distant end.

Many people on this list alrady have some form of IR control by means of
HomeVision/Comfort/other_homebrew_stuff.

The AV switcher will be remote controlled initially by InfraRed using a
choice of manufacturers codes to avoid clashes with your existing kit. I
also plan an RS232 option so that any PC or automation controller can drive
it directly.

All audio and video signals are Line Level. The cards with onboard
amplifiers will be approx 30W rms per channel.

The standalone units will be needed to interface to the switcher so they
will not be wasted.

VGA is purely for remote monitors. Adding keyboard functionality would not
be easy, but may come along later. Thee are commercially available units
that do keyboard/mouse/VGA and audio over a single CAT5 but they cost an
arm
and both legs!

KAT5 has been designed as a flexible, affordable solution to whole house AV
distribution and control and will continue to add new features over time.

Hope that helps

Keith

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mick Furlong [mailto:dorsai@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 06 October 2000 15:35
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] KAT5 FAQ Online WAS Newbie Questions
>
>
> James
>
> I am impressed by how fast you got this up and running!
>
> I am also impressed by the units ...I WANT!!!
>
> A few more questions for the FAQ.....
>
> I guess it just isn't possible to get the IR signals on the KAT5 AVS?
>
> What would be needed in addition to the KAT5 AVR to actually transmit
> the IR signals or will it be a packaged solution? ( I guess I am
> asking what the input/outputs will be for the IR)
>
> Are the units the same for TX and RX? I guess not but thought I would
> as anyway ;)
>
> Will the multi-zone AV Switcher accept the other cards as modules?
> That is will it be possible to upgrade from a number of the stand
> alone units to the Switcher without throwing away the original units?
>
> WIll the AV Switcher have IR remote control or some other form of
> control?
>
> Is the KAT5 VGA intended for remote monitors attached to a PC? If so
> how about running the keyboard and mouse over the same connection?
>
> The KAT5 MCA is 2 x stereo line level or something else?
>
> I am sure it is a bit early for some of these questions but there you
> go .
>
> Sorry for all the additional questions but this stuff has me excited
> :)
>
> Mick
>
>
>
> >
> >See http://members.nbci.com/jhoye/ha/kat5_faq.htm
for a first
> draft.  Sorry
> >if there are problems with the hosting server, but I will probably
change
> >sometime to something a bit better as the site builds.
> >
> >James H
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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