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Broadcast Tools SS 8.2 Installation And Operation Manual

Eight input, dual output stereo audio matrix switcher
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Installation and Operation Manual
SS 8.2
Eight Input, Dual Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher
Software Version 01.37 or above
Manual Update: 02/10/2004
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.
Broadcast Tools® is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
Copyright„ 1989 - 2005 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission.
Visit www.broadcasttools.com for important product update information.

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  • Page 1 Manual Update: 02/10/2004 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction ..........3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 8.2 Eight Input, Dual Broadcast Tools® Output Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher (referred to as the SS 8.2 throughout this Products, as with any manual).

  • Page 4: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Panel: The SS 8.2 is a 1-rack unit device (19”w x 1.75”h x 10”d). The front panel supports eleven selection switches, 44 LED indicators, monitor selection switch, headphone jack, headphone level control and a powered speaker level control.

  • Page 5: Function Description

    “0” VU level is set at +4dBm @ 47 Ω and may be adjusted from off to + 24 dBm. Silence Sensor: The SS 8.2 contains individual silence sensors, which may be configured to moni- tor either of the two stereo output channels. For each channel, a peak-detect circuit drives A/D converters on the microprocessor.
  • Page 6 • The status outputs a half-second pulse when the associated channel is selected. Relay Outputs, 8 Port Output Control: The SS 8.2 contains 8 SPST (normally open) relays. Each relay may be latched on, latched off or momentarily turned on by a non-dedicated computer. The “pulse”...

  • Page 7: Installation Guidelines

    INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Inspection: Please examine your SS 8.2 carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately. Retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the SS 8.2, “Lump in the line”...

  • Page 8: Power-Up Feature

    DEFAULT mode. Mounting: The SS 8.2 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack. It should be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat. We recommend before permanently installing the SS 8.2, you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the unit.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Input And Output Levels

    The factory setting of 0 VU represents an input of +4 dBm. To read, just remove the product updates and cover on the SS 8.2. Feed a stereo tone of 400 hz on channel of the desired level. additional information Locate R411, R421.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Remote Control: All functions on the SS 8.2 may be remote controlled via the two 25 pin D-connec- tors located on the rear panel. The SS 8.2 accepts momentary contact closures, open collector or TTL/CMOS logic levels. Open collector status/tally is also provided and follows the action of the front panel LED’s.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Serial Port

    The first step is to assign ID’s (passwords) to each SS 8.2. One suggestion is Visit our web site for to assign 1 to the first SS 8.2 and 2 to the second switcher. The second step is to par- product updates and allel the serial ports of the SS 8.2’s.
  • Page 12 SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Control: The unit is controlled in either Menu or Burst mode. It can run at the following data rates: • 2400 • 9600 Default • 19,200 • 38,400 Serial communications is either multi-drop RS-232 or RS-485, jumper selectable.

  • Page 13: Set-Up Commands

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Set-up Commands: *uC4x - Set RS-232/RS-485 mode timings: x = 1, Turn ON RS-232/RS-485 mode NO delays on sending data. x = 0, Turn OFF RS-232/RS-485 mode (delay for RS-232 charge pump startup before sending response, unless ID = 0).
  • Page 14 SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Audio Switch Control Commands: *uiiMA - Mute input “ii” for all outputs *uiiMo - Mute input “ii” for output “o” *uMo - Mute output “o” *uMA - Mute all outputs *uiiA - Apply input “ii” to both outputs *uiiEott - Start overlap –...

  • Page 15: Output Port Control

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual Information Retrieval Commands: Continued *uSS - Send status of silence sensor. Response is “SuS,l,r <CR><LF>” Where “l” is 1 if the left channel is not silent, and “r” is 1 if the right channel is not silent.

  • Page 16: Pip" Connector Digital Inputs

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual NOTE 1: Non-mechanical latching relays. When power is removed, each relay will open. When power is restored, each relay will return to the pre-power failure state. NOTE 2: In burst mode, momentary timing on each relay can be set from .1 to 3 seconds.
  • Page 17 SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual DIP Switch SW14-8 - OFF - Programmable Pulse Stretcher Parameters: Specified Burst Poll Applies to Parameter separately for Mode Set (Burst)Read all channels each channel Minimum Input Duration Minimum True Status Duration Channel Status Miscellaneous Digital Inputs: A low pulse on the Step input causes the selected input channel to step by 1.
  • Page 18 SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual J-6, (“PIP”) Connector Digital Inputs: (Left connector as viewed from the rear). Dip Switch SW14-10 - ON Dip Switch SW14-10 - OFF pin out Function Name Function Name (Default) PIP 1 Channel 1 PIP 2...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    SS 8.2 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Max + 27 dBu, balanced, bridging. > 20k Ω. Input Levels: Stereo balanced outputs 1 & 2, +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu Output Levels: @ 10K Ω. Monaural balanced outputs 1 & 2, +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10K Ω.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...

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