Advertisement
Quick Links
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer™ Installation and
Introduction
The Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer (model DASMP) is uniquely designed four-channel (designated as Ports 1 thru 4) audio
player and program switcher for either radio or television facilities serving multiple program streams. The MultiPlayer works in
conjunction with a DASDEC and optional MultiStation™ software to provide completely independent EAS audio playout for up to
four discrete channels of EAS playback and program switching either simultaneously, sequentially, or with staggered start times
– the DASDEC handles EAS playout and switching for the 5th channel. This means a DASDEC and DASMP combination can
air any of the five channels at any time The DASDEC host communicates to character generators for television applications and
since MultiPlayer is a network based device it can be placed anywhere on a network accessible by the host DASDEC.
Each port on the MultiPlayer can be configured for either AES digital or analog mono, playback and program switching. Both
options use standard XLR's. In addition the MultiPlayer expands the number of DASDEC GPI/O's with four GPI's and two
GPO's per port available on a 10 position removable terminal strip.
Station In 1
Station In 2
Station In 3
Station In 4
Station In 5
Under DASDEC MultiStation™ control Station 1 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 1. Station 2 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 2
and so on. Station 5 is tied to the DASDEC internal audio program switch(es) as depicted in Figure 1.
Current MultiPlayer software supports AES at 48KHz, 32 KHz, and 44.1KHz.
Digital Alert Systems
A division of Monroe Electronics
585-765-1155 | fax 585-765-9330
100 Housel Ave. | Lyndonville | NY | 14098
www.digitalalertsystems.com
DASDEC™ Integration
MultiPlayer™
Network
Exchange (TCP/IP)
DASDEC™ Integrated EAS/CAP
Figure 1 Station configuration of MultiPlayer and DASDEC combination.
IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION NOTES
Quick Start Guide
Revision: 4.0 Publication: DASMPQSG-0100
Copyright © 2014 Digital Alert Systems, a division of Monroe Electronics Inc. Information
herein is considered accurate at the time of publication. We constantly strive to improve our
products and services therefore some specifications are subject to change without notice.
DASEOC, DASDEC, MultiStation, and EAS-Net are trademarks of Digital Alert Systems and
Monroe Electronics. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Station Out 1
Station Out 2
Station Out 3
Station Out 4
Station Out 5
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer DASMP
Summary of Contents for Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer DASMP
-
Page 1: Quick Start Guide
DASDEC™ Integration Introduction The Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer (model DASMP) is uniquely designed four-channel (designated as Ports 1 thru 4) audio player and program switcher for either radio or television facilities serving multiple program streams. The MultiPlayer works in conjunction with a DASDEC and optional MultiStation™ software to provide completely independent EAS audio playout for up to four discrete channels of EAS playback and program switching either simultaneously, sequentially, or with staggered start times –... -
Page 2: Port
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Configuring MultiPlayer Network settings The MultiPlayer’s factory default IP Address is 192.168.0.220. If connecting the MultiPlayer directly to the DASDEC via one of the network expansion ports no change is necessary by configuring the DASDEC network port to use a similar address. If using a network switch/router to connect the MultiPlayer and DASDEC the IP address will most likely need to be changed. - Page 3 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide 7. Power up the MultiPlayer by inserting the AC cord and attaching to 100 – 240 VAC power source 8. While the MultiPlayer is booting (approximately 10 sec) open a web browser on the PC 9.
-
Page 4: Port
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Audio Port Configuration Units are shipped preset for AES playback on all ports. If all stations are using AES playback skip to Wiring the MultiPlayer. The main point: Ports are assigned a channel, and channels are linked to a station in the DASDEC MultiStation interface. -
Page 5: Dasdec Multistation
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide The next screenshot is the Audio Port Configuration page of the MultiPlayer. In this configuration, all of the channels are AES digital channels. Port 1 is channel 1, port 2 is channel 2, port 3 is channel 3, and port 4 is channel 4. Each port is individual and is not bonded to another port. -
Page 6: Dasdec Multistation
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Analog audio can be used as a mono source for any port, as shown to the right. Analog audio can also be used as a stereo left and right source. To use Analog audio as a stereo source, Port 1 would need to be set to “ANALOG”... - Page 7 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Wiring the MultiPlayer Program Audio Wiring the MultiPlayer is very straightforward. Audio connections are made for each of stations through the ports. Recall Under DASDEC MultiStation control Station 1 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 1. Station 2 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 2 and so on with Station 5 is tied to the DASDEC internal audio program switch(es) as depicted in Figure 1.
- Page 8 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide MultiPlayer GPI’s & GPO’s The MultiPlayer features four (4) General Purpose Inputs and two (2) General Purpose outputs per each port. The table and picture below define the wiring locations and the corresponding labeling in the DASDEC. It is important to match the connection and labeling in the next section STEP 4 - Configuring the MultiPlayer GPI’s and GPO’s.
- Page 9 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Configuring the DASDEC for MultiPlayer Audio Playout Step 1 – Install the MultiPlayer supported software The DASDEC must have version 2.5-1_a07 software or higher to work with the MultiPlayer. To download this version, click this link: www.digitalalertsystems.com/MultiPlayer_documents.html...
- Page 10 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Step 2 – Enabling MultiPlayer Support on the DASDEC 1. Log in to the DASDEC 2. Go to Setup > Audio > MultiPlayer (the MultiPlayer tab only appears in the latest version of DASDEC software featuring MultiPlayer support, with the Multistation License Key enabled) 3.
- Page 11 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide 8. Switch to the Setup > Audio > Audio Output Levels/Test tab 9. Ensure the Audio Output Sample Rate is set at 16000 Sample/sec by selecting it in the pull- down menu. (Note: This merely sets the sampling rate for the monophonic EAS audio and DOES NOT impact the AES input and output rates.)
- Page 12 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide Step 3 – Configuring the stations for MultiPlayer audio playout 1. Log in to the DASDEC 2. Go to Setup > Decoder > Forwarding 3. Scroll down to the MultiStation Interface Configuration section 4.
- Page 13 Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide 8. Select any of the MultiPlayer GPI’s or GPO’s you wish to assign to this station holding the SHIFT key or Control key (Command key for Mac users) for multiple selections. Refer to the MultiPlayer GPI’s & GPO’s section of this document for more on ports 9.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MultiPlayer DASMP and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers