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- Page 1 ® SL-6 Powering and Wireless System for the 688 interstage User Guide Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile...
- Page 2 U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. FCC Notice SL-6 User Guide • Rev 1-A • June 24, 2015 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This document is distributed by Sound Devices, LLC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: in online electronic (PDF) format only.
- Page 3 Revision History This table provides the revision history of this guide. Rev# Date Description June 2015 Initial Official Publication...
- Page 4 SL-6 User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Powering with the SL-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 6: Powering And Wireless System
SMA connectors with right-angle adapters are used to connect receiv- leads ers to the SL-6 antenna distribution system. Antenna Connectors BNC connectors are used for attaching external antennas to the SL-6 antenna distribution system. Use BNC to SMA adapters, included with the SL-6, for antennas with SMA connectors. -
Page 7: Right Panel
(12 V) eature escription Hirose 4-pin DC Input Hirose 4-pin DC input for powering the SL-6 and 688. Power must be attached to this connector or an NP-1 battery must be inserted to power the SL-6 and 688. Coaxial DC Outputs... -
Page 8: Powering With The Sl-6
When activated, the 688 (and CL-6 if attached) will be shut down. When the SL-6 is attached, the battery icon on the Main screen will display NP or EX to indicate which power source is active. Power Screen When the SL-6 is attached to the 688, the mixer’s Power screen displays the... -
Page 9: Dc Outputs
(numbered 1 through 4) and a USB charging port. Outputs 1 through 4 are 12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL-6 power source. Outputs 1 and 2 are isolated and do not share a common ground with the system. -
Page 10: Using Antenna Distribution
Two BNC antenna connections (A and B) are provided for attaching antennas to the antenna distribution system. Antennas with an SMA connection may be used with a BNC to SMA adapter, which is included with the SL-6. The antennas on the SL-6 provide improved diversity performance due to wider spacing than those directly mounted on the receivers. -
Page 11: Using Wireless Receivers
SL-6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM Radio Frequency (RF) Filter The SL-6 provides RF filtering which can allow operation in the presence of in- terfering signals such as cell phones and TV stations. Selection is provided for four different frequency ranges of operation. -
Page 12: Selecting A Wireless Source
When a wireless receiver output is routed to a 688 input, that channel’s input source is set to SL-6. When a wireless receiver output is not routed from a 688 input, that channel’s input source is set to OFF. -
Page 13: Unislot Receivers
When the 688 is powered on, the SL-6 will power receivers automatically, and attached SuperSlot receivers will boot up with their panel buttons locked. Sound Devices recommends, if the 688 is powered on, you do not power down at- tached SuperSlot receivers. If SuperSlot receivers are powered down manually (by unlocking the receivers’... -
Page 14: Receiver Details Screen - Example A
User Guide To access the Receiver Details screen from the Receiver Overview screen: 1. METERS + HP: Press the METERS button, then push in the Headphone en- coder to access the Receiver Overview screen. Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select a receiver. Use the shortcut HP+PFL(1-6) for direct access to the Receiver Details screen for each receiver. -
Page 15: Receiver Details Screen - Example B
SL-6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM creen leMent escription Antenna phase The antenna icon is displayed when Switching Diversity mode is active on the receiver. Icon will flip vertically when antenna phase is inverted. Transmitter battery level Displays the level of the transmitter’s battery. The transmitter battery level is indicated by the color of the battery icon and the level of the bar. - Page 16 User Guide Title RF signal strength Active antenna Pre-fade level Frequency lock Transmitter battery level Group Channel Receiver settings Frequency creen leMent escription Title Screen’s title displays the number of the receiver followed by the manufacturer and model name. RF signal strength Displays the strength of the RF signal.
- Page 17 • Mates with gold Hirose #HR10A-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR110-ND) or silver Hirose #HR10-7P-4P (DigiKey# HR100-ND) locking connec- PowerSafe • 10 second power reserve to SL-6, 688 (and CL-6 if connected), and attached peripherals. USB Charging port • 5 V, 2 A max DC Outputs 1-2 •...
- Page 18 User Guide Antenna Distribution escription Antenna impedance • 50 ohm Antenna bias voltage • 12 V @ 200 mA Antenna filter ranges • 470-870 MHz • 470-700 MHz • 470-590 MHz • 580-700 MHz Physical escription Dimensions (H x W x D) • 1.4 in x 12.7 in x 5.6 in •...
- Page 19 SL-6 SPECIFICATIONS...
- Page 20 Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile ® Sound Devices, LLC Customer Support Product Information E7556 Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 Toll Free: (800) 505-0625 For more information about products and accessories, visit us on the web support@sounddevices.com...
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