INC ® Installation and Operation Manual 16 x 2 (SS 16.2) Sixteen Input, Dual Output Stereo Switcher/Router Firmware Version v 1.08 Manual Update: 7/1/2004 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools, Inc., 16 x 2, Sixteen Input, Dual Output Stereo Switcher/Router that we will refer to throughout the manual as the 16 x 2. We’re confident this product will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the unit.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 16x2, sixteen input, dual output stereo switcher/router passively switches or routes any one of 16 stereo inputs to either or both stereo outputs or vise-versa through gold contact relays. The passive nature of the switching allows for any input level and impedance to be used. Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced, while output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION SOURCE SWITCHES Each switch represents an input to be routed to either or both of the outputs. High quality tactile switches will give the user years of dependable service. Each switch has an associated LED indicator, which will illuminate when that particular source is routed to either or both of the outputs. When a source is selected, the previous source will be deselected, (interlocked).
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION Installation of the 16 x 2 in high RF environments should be performed with care. Shielded cable is suggested for all control, audio inputs and outputs. All shields should be tied to the EGND terminals. The station ground should be connected to the chassis ground screw located on the far right side of the 16 x 2 as viewed from the rear. It is recommended that all cables connected to the 16 x 2 be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION Continued NOTE: STEP 3: BENCH TEST and OPTIONS Place each unit on a workspace and connect power to the unit. Check to see if LED #1 (Switch 1) and the Pwr/Ser LED are lit (Source one is the power-up factory default). Connect an audio source to stereo input one and a monitoring device to the output(s). Verify that audio is present at both outputs. Repeat the process until each channel’s operation has been verified.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION Continued 12 13 14 15 = = = = 16 = Set PIP Mode: stretch positive pulses to minimum 1 second Set PIP Mode: stretch positive pulses to minimum of 2 seconds Set PIP Mode: stretch positive pulses to minimum of 4 second OFF = Allows selection of power up channel. Select after out of programming mode.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION Continued Modular connectors point of view. Serial Burst Mode Commands The unit is controlled via the Burst mode. The baud rates are selected on page 6. The 16 x 2 may be serially controlled via the multi-drop RS-232 port. Commands may be entered with a short form code (burst mode). All commands and responses use normal ASCII characters, facilitating scripting.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION Continued Audio Switch Control Commands *uiio - Apply input “ii” to output “o” *uiiA - Apply input “ii” to both outputs *uiiMA - Mute input “ii” for all outputs *uMo - Mute output “o” *uMA - Mute all outputs Serial string example: *1162 Address for unit 1, with input sixteen routed to output two.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual STEP 4: MOUNTING Mount the unit in a rack or desktop, allowing adequate airflow for cooling. STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT The 16 x 2 interfaces to your equipment (sources and loads) through the rear panel pluggable screw terminals. Follow the legends for the desired audio input and output connections, which appear on the rear side of the printed circuit board and also on the layout drawing on the last page of this manual.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual STATUS The status signals from the front panel indicator LEDs are supplied through the “REMOTE” control connector as individual open collectors. This may provide status to a remote control point to indicate which source is selected. The status output for the selected output will go low, providing a return for an LED indicator or TTL/CMOS logic. External pull-up resistors may be required in some installations.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual INTERFACING: Audio - Pluggable screw terminals (Euro). Remote Control - Male 37 pin “D” connector. RS-232 - 4C6P Modular. All mating connectors, modular cable and adapter supplied. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 9 Vac, 500 ma. 120 Vac 50-60 hz transformer. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 19” X 1.75” X 4.5” (WHD) WEIGHT: 5.0 lb. SPECIFICATIONS e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.
SS 16.2 Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term “Buyer” as used in this document refers to and includes both (but only) (a) any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others (i.e., a dealer or distributor of an item), and (b) the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person’s or entity’s own use.