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Caution servicing EC Declaration of Conformity Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Chapter 1: Connections and connectors Connection standards Chapter 2: Overview IMP40 Chapter 3: Using the IMP40 Database updates Module screen Station selection USB backup Settings screen Chapter 4: Installing the IMP40...
Introduction SourceCon™ internet audio player module The IMP40 is a professional internet radio player featuring SourceCon™ modular technology. This unique technology guarantees true plug & play implementation to any compatible device. When inserted to a supporting slot, the module is instantly installed, discovered and ready for operation without requiring any additional internal wiring or complex configuration.
Precautions READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY • ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NEVER THROW THEM AWAY • ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE • HEED ALL WARNINGS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • AVOID ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE BY TOUCHING GROUNDED POINT BEFORE REMOVING THE MODULES FROM THEIR PROTECTIVE BAG •...
CAUTION - SERVICING This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing (unless you are qualified to do so.) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further relevant specifications described in following directives: 2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD) WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
Chapter 1 Connections and connectors CONNECTION STANDARDS The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed corresponding to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment. 3-Pin terminal block: For balanced in & output connections Left: Signal - (XLR Pin 3)
The Ethernet connection implemented using an RJ45 type connectors. This Ethernet connection works as the audio stream input of the IMP40. Hereby it shall get connected to any LAN network with internet access for reaching the database and audio streaming servers.
Chapter 3 Using the IMP40 Since the IMP40 is a SourceCon™ module, it can be combined with a variation of supporting main units. The operation and configuration interface might be different of the unit where installed, however the offered functionality is identical. Some devices will support control and configuration through a front panel graphical control interface on a display, while others are also supporting web-control.
(favourites) button stores the currently playing channel to the favourites list which can contain a maximum up to 100 enties. Home: (home) button gets you back to the main screen of the device where the IMP40 is installed to. Station selection...
USB backup avoids silences when the streaming is interrupted for long periods. When interrupted, the IMP40 continues to search for the streaming station for about 15 seconds. When the stream is not recovered during this period, it will automatically switch to playback for the inserted USB carrier (inserted to the corresponding USB slot on the front panel of the main unit).
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DNS 1: Assigned by DHCP DNS 2: Assigned by DHCP IP Settings > DHCP: In default configuration, the DHCP function for the IMP40 is enabled whereby the IP address and other network settings are automatically assigned through the DHCP server in your network.
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Add station: Custom audio streams (not included in the vTuner database) can be manually added to the IMP40 stations list. This feature allows specific broadcast streams from corporate headquarters to various branch offices, or specific audio streams which are not public accessible to be added to the system.
Chapter 4 Installing the IMP40 CAUTION Before installing the IMP40 to any SourceCon™ compatible device, make sure the power is switched off. Malfunctions or electrical shocks may occur otherwise. Step 1: Make sure that the slot whereto the module should be installed is open and ready for installation.
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Step 4: Some resistance might occur when the module’s board edge connector reaches the connection counterpart on the main board. Gently push the module all the way into the slot to ensure that the contacts are correctly inserted. The module is well inserted when its connection panel touches the metal chassis of the main device where inserted to.
Many AUDAC products are controllable by Ethernet. The Ethernet connection which is used on the AUDAC products is TCP/IP based, like 99% of the computer networks. There are some basics which you need to know to successfully make a TCP/IP Ethernet connection.
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IP range, the AUDAC products will not be accessible from your network. You can change the IP address of the AUDAC products to make them work properly in your network. This can be done in the settings menu, and is described extensively in the “Settings”...
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