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............................6.1.1. RJ45 to DB9 Adapters ..........................6.2. Network (LAN) Wiring ............................Deploying SmartAudio ..........................7.1. Add the System Backbone (Savant Controller and Switching) ................. 7.2. Configuring Digital Inputs ..........................7.3. Add the AV Sources ............................7.4. Add the Speakers .............................
RacePoint Blueprint (da Vinci 5.2.3 or higher) • Ethernet Network (Enterprise-grade network deployment) • SmartAudio Matrix Switch (SSA-3220 or SSA-3220D) • Source components to be used in the installation • Control devices (iPads, iPhones, Savant or 3rd party remotes) Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
A/V, and control requirements of the system. Make note of control methods so that the highest level can be used. Count the number of IR and RS-232 connections to be used, this will come in handy when choosing a Savant controller with the correct amount of control connections for the system.
Converts Stereo Analog Audio to two-channel PCM S/PDIF (Coax only) or Auto-Conversion converts PCM S/PDIF Audio (Coax or TosLink) to Stereo Analog audio. Minimum Supported Release: Minimum Supported Release: da Vinci 5.2.3 Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
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SmartAudio 20: SSA-3220 Rear Panel Capabilities and Connectors The next figure shows the rear panel of an SSA-3220. The numbered callouts on the figure are explained in the next table. 3.2.1. Rear Panel Capabilities Receives digital (PCM and encoded) signal from S/PDIF inputs: 16 Coax...
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The power button turns green. The I /0 power switch on the back of controller (hole) must be On (I) to enable this function. To turn the power off for the entire system, use the switch on the rear panel. Savant Savant Savant Savant...
Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN), virtual local area network (VLAN), or subnet as the host. Savant recommends not implementing any type of traffic or packet shaping in your network topology for the Savant devices as this may interfere with performance.
5. System Design Considerations The SmartAudio matrix has different functionality than other Savant audio switchers. When designing s system, be sure and follow these guidelines in order for the system to function as intend once configured and installed. • Unlike Savant Pro Switchers, multiple outputs on the SSA-3220/SSA-3220D cannot be combined into a single zone to support multiple speakers.
3rd party control system. Wiring for this port follows the Savant standard where pin 5 is RXD (Receive), pin 6 is TXD (Transmit), and pin 4 is GND (Ground). The diagram below shows the wiring for the Savant side, the opposite side pins will vary based on the device being connected to.
3.B. Enter the UID for the matrix by selecting the matrix in the config, and opening the inspector. Toolbar: View > Show Inspector Note: The inspector must be closed from the previous step, and reopened for the matrix in order for the Savant ID box to appear.
Add Control Devices to the Layout Place the Savant remotes, iPads, and iPods that will be used for control on the layout in the appropriate room. IMPORTANT! The SSA-3220 and SSA-3220D graphic equalizer can only be used on user interfaces with the following themes.
7.3. Add the AV Sources While the SSA-3220 can be used with sources connected directly, it may also be used with a SmartLink matrix switch utilizing the digital audio outputs. Adding this to the system will expand the capabilities of the system allowing for the highest level of flexibility.
Select the SmartAudio switch in the Blueprint layout. Open the inspector. Toolbar: View > Show Inspector In the Show drop-down, select Enabled in Zones. Uncheck the box next to the zone to disable the switch in. Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
Select the SmartAudio switch in the Blueprint layout 1.A. Open the inspector Toolbar: View > Show Inspector 1.B. In the Show drop-down, select Allowed I/O Paths Under each output, uncheck the box for the input that is not desired to appear. Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
On the master host, open Safari and enter the address of the switch in the address bar: Syntax: http://[IP Address of Switch] Example: http://10.5.196.42 Once opened, login credentials will be required. User: RPM Password: RPM Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
8.2. SmartAudio Status A. Savant ID UID of the SmartAudio Matrix B. IP Address Currently assigned IP address C. Firmware Version Current firmware version D. FPGA Version Current FPGA version Uptime Amount of time unit has been powered on without a restart.
Unusual condition. Something unexpected or bad Warning happened, but the system is fine. Notice Normal, but significant conditions occurred. Info Informational events. Indicates normal operational events. B. Log Display Area Displays the the selected log information. Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ® ® ®...
Address of the tftp server containing the FPGA update file G. Filename: Name of the FPGA file to load H. Update FPGA Select to update the matrix FPGA For details on how to update firmware, see section 8 Updating Firmware. Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
A 2ch PCM signal is required on digital inputs when using the Down-mixing pass-through option. All signals will produce no output when this option is selected. Process: Enables Delay, Volume, and Mute Pass-Through: Disables Delay, Volume, and Mute Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
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Channel Delay (Analog Inputs on the SSA-3220D Only) Adjustable delay per analog channel from 0 - 85ms Volume Level Adjusts the output level of the channel from + 10 dB to -117 dB in 0.5 dB increments, or mutes audio. Savant Savant Savant Savant...
3.A. On the master host Select: Finder > Go > Go to Folder 3.B. Enter in /tftpboot and select GO. 3.C. Copy the Firmware, and FPGA update files from the SDE to the tftpboot folder on the Host. Savant Savant Savant...
Upon completion an In Process screen should appear within 5 to 10 seconds. After an Upgrade Complete notification appears, follow the prompts. Note: If a countdown is not displayed please reboot manually. Repeat steps 1 -5 for FPGA using the Current FPGA section and selecting the .mcs file. Savant Savant Savant Savant...
Use the Component Type, Control Type, and manufacturer selection boxes to locate the component, or use the search box to locate by manufacturer or model number. Select the component from the list and drag onto the layout. If a room selection box appears, select the room to place the component into. Savant Savant Savant Savant...
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Right click on a connector, and select a connector to connect to from the drop down list on the appropriate component. Note: Only connections that can be made will appear. Different type, or already occupied connections will not be shown. Savant Savant Savant Savant...
IMPORTANT! The SDE must be connected to the same network as the Savant system in order to for the devices to appear in the rpmEmbscanner. Ensure that the SDE and system are connected to the same network before proceeding.
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Installed on SDE using Savant Application Manager (SAM) On the SDE open the Savant Application Manager. In the list of available da Vinci versions, select the version that matches the Blueprint configuration running on the host. Select Activate to make it the active version.
Added note to step 5 regarding not being able to combine outputs like on Pro Switchers. Added note regarding the requirement of 2ch PCM on digital inputs when selecting pass- through. Appendix C Added section to list Document Revision History Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant Savant ®...
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