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- Page 1 Pro Audio Streamers PS-SEND Audio to IP Streaming Encoder PS-PLAY IP to Audio Streaming Decoder PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder Manufacturers of audio & video products for radio & TV broadcasters...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a 7. Advanced commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage Boot Modes whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. - Page 3 Fig 4-10: PS-AMP RS-232 Serial Port Fig 2-3: PS-SEND Reset Button Fig 4-11: PS-AMP IEC Power Plug & Fuse Fig 2-4: PS-SEND Headphone Socket & Volume Control Fig 5-1: The PS-SEND Webpage Fig 2-5: PS-SEND Rear Panel Fig 5-2: The PS-AMP Webpage...
- Page 4 Serial No: can increase your product warranty to 2 years and we can also keep you informed of any product design improvements or modifications. To register your product, please go online to www.sonifex.co.uk/register Sonifex Limited 61 Station Road Irthlingborough Northamptonshire...
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Page 5: Product Warranty - 2 Year Extended
This is the entire Contract between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or terminated except in writing in As standard, Sonifex products are supplied with a 1 year back to base accordance with the provisions of this Contract. A reference to the consent, warranty. -
Page 6: Unpacking Your Product
Warranty vii. the Goods have been assembled or incorporated into other the results of that test. The report will be accurate at the time of the goods only in accordance with any instructions issued by the test, to the best of the belief and knowledge of the Company, and the Company;... -
Page 7: Repairs & Returns
Repairs & Returns is shown on the box label. The available voltage settings are 115V, or 230V. Please contact Sonifex or your supplier if you have any problems with your Please note that all products are either switchable between 115V and 230V, Sonifex product. -
Page 8: Weee Directive
All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive label Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and placed on the case. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct local organisations that can reprocess the product when it reaches its “end... -
Page 9: Pro Audio Streamer Introduction
The PS-SEND converts an audio input to an IP stream. They allow audio to be streamed around a building, wan or lan using IP The PS-PLAY reads an IP stream and outputs to balanced and unbalanced audio and CAT5 cabling infrastructure. -
Page 10: Ps-Send Audio To Ip Streaming Encoder
The rear panel has 2 x RJ45 connectors, one for the 10/100Mbit Ethernet server built into it. The type of encoding and the transport mechanism interface and one for GPI connections. The PS-SEND has 6 x GPIs which can are defined by selecting the connection from a pre-defined list. The... -
Page 11: Front Panel Controls & Operation
The headphone output is a ¼” stereo jack socket, designed to drive 150 currently selected input source. The headphone output has its own volume control and has a maximum output level of +12dBu. Fig 2-4: PS-SEND Headphone Socket & Volume Control... -
Page 12: Rear Panel Connections And Operation
PS-SEND Audio to IP Streaming Encoder Rear Panel Connections and Operation All the audio connectors together with the ethernet, serial and GPI/O connectors are found on the rear panel of the unit. All the audio connections are inputs on this unit. -
Page 13: Fig 2-10: Ps-Send Toslink Input
The fuse socket is a where the the following information: anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm fuse Fig 2-12: PS-SEND is inserted. Please unplug the unit ETHERNET Port whenever opening this cover. Fig 2-14: PS-SEND IEC Power Plug & Fuse... -
Page 14: Technical Specification Ps-Send
PS-SEND Audio to IP Streaming Encoder Technical Specification PS-SEND Analogue Inputs: 2 x XLR 3 pin (balanced)( L&R) Supported Network Transport Protocols 2 x RCA phono (unbalanced)( L&R) RTP - UDP HTTP - TCP Analogue Max Input Level: 18dBu XLR balanced... -
Page 15: Ps-Play Ip To Audio Streaming Decoder
(available separately). As for the PS-SEND, all the configuration settings for the unit are accessed via a local web-server built into it. The unit can decode one of a number The PS-PLAY can be configured with up to 3 sources. -
Page 16: Front Panel Controls & Operation
PS-PLAY IP to Audio Streaming Decoder Front Panel Controls & Operation All controls and indicators are located on the front panel. POWER LED When on this blue LED indicates that the unit is powered. STATUS LEDs There are two LEDS, red and green, which together indicate boot up errors and when data is being received. -
Page 17: Fig 3-5: Ps-Play Usb Socket
PS-PLAY IP to Audio Streaming Decoder USB Socket The USB socket is available so that playlists stored on a USB stick can be played from the PS-PLAY. Set up the playlist on the USB stick and insert it into this socket. The USB port is not fully USB 1.1 compatible and has the following limitations: •... -
Page 18: Rear Panel Connections And Operation
PS-PLAY IP to Audio Streaming Decoder Rear Panel Connections and Operation Fig 3-7: PS-PLAY Rear Panel AES/EBU Balanced Digital Output All audio connections are outputs on this unit. The stereo digital output XLR 3 pin plug Balanced Analogue Outputs following connections: The two XLR 3 pin plugs used for the Pin 1: Screen left and right channel outputs are... -
Page 19: Fig 3-12: Ps-Play Toslink Output
Pin 3: Transmit data+ simultaneously and which can be triggered remotely Pin 6: Receive data- over IP from a connected PS-SEND unit. There is a Pin 5: Ground normally open and normally closed connection, per All other pins are unused. -
Page 20: Technical Specification Ps-Play
GPOs (General Purpose 2 x switchable relay contacts 13.4” (W) x 10.6” (D) x 2.4” (H) Outputs): (simultaneously switched controlled from PS-SEND Weight: Nett: 0.84kg Gross: 1.64kg Serial Port: 1 x 9 way D-type socket, used to send Nett: 1.85lbs Gross: 3.6lbs... -
Page 21: Ps-Amp Ip To Speakers Streaming Decoder
PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder 4. PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder Introduction Fig 4-1: PS-AMP Front Panel The PS-AMP is a freestanding unit which converts an IP audio stream directly to speaker outputs. It is also available in a 1U rack-mount as the PS-AMPS. -
Page 22: Fig 4-3: Ps-Amp Infra Red Receiver
PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder USB Socket Red LED Green LED Status Description The USB socket is available so that playlists stored on Flashing Boot Load The boot loader is running to start the a USB stick can be played from the PS-AMP Set up the unit. -
Page 23: Rear Panel Connections And Operation
There are two embedded indication LEDs which relay simultaneously and which can be triggered remotely Fig 4-9: PS-AMP over IP from a connected PS-SEND unit. There is a the following information: ETHERNET Port normally open and normally closed connection, per... -
Page 24: Technical Specification Ps-Amp
All other pins are unused. GPOs (General Purpose 2 x switchable relay contacts (simultaneously Outputs): switched) controlled from PS-SEND RS232 Serial Port Serial Port: 1 x 9 way D-type socket, used to send This is a 9 pin D-type socket which can be used to control commands and update firmware update the firmware or send commands to the unit. - Page 25 PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder Supported Network Transport Protocols RTP - UDP HTTP - TCP Raw UDP Raw TCP SNMP - traps for remote management DHCP, BOOTP, IPZator or AUTOIP - Dynamic IP address resolution SonicIP IP Address readout Equipment Type: PS-AMP IP to Speakers Streaming Decoder...
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Page 26: Webpage Interface
Pro Audio Streamer. In the above example, your laptop/PC should have an IP address of 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 0 & 255) in order for it to connect correctly. Fig 5-1: The PS-SEND Webpage... -
Page 27: Fig 5-2: The Ps-Amp Webpage
Webpage Interface Fig 5-2: The PS-AMP Webpage Fig 5-3: The PS-PLAY Webpage... - Page 28 Webpage Interface The Title Bar The Help Box This contains the company logo and the logo for the product, showing that The Help Box to the right of the screen contains tips and guidance for you are connected to the right product type. Also, the current webpage setting up the unit.
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Page 29: How To Use Your Pro Audio Streamers
Point To Point Audio Send networks. This is suitable for scenarios such as a Studio Transmitter Link: When used in conjunction with a PS-PLAY or PS-AMP, the PS-SEND can be used to transfer audio from one place to another. The PS-SEND encodes the How To Configure an STL Stream of 44.1kHz mp3 From... - Page 30 How To Use Your Pro Audio Streamers Using the PS-PLAY or PS-AMP as a USB Playout System One of the great features of the PS-PLAY and PS-AMP is that they can be used to play directly from the USB stick plugged into them. This is really useful if a local audio source is needed as a backup for an internet stream or if you simply want to switch to a local playlist.
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Page 31: Advanced
Advanced 7. Advanced Each of the above methods can be disabled by setting a bit in the third field of the IP address: This section of the handbook deals with advanced webpage settings and also contains information found in the Help section of the webpage for “0.0.1.0”... -
Page 32: Ps-Send
Advanced PS-SEND To work out the bit rate for G.711 and PCM, simply multiply the number of bits (8 for G.711, 16 for PCM) by the sample rate. For example, 8kHz G.711 Unit Status = 8 * 8000 = 64kBit/s. -
Page 33: Network Settings
Advanced Netmask SIP – Select SIP for an asterisk SIP server destination. The IP must be set to the SIP server IP. SIP only works when the encoding id set to u or a law Use a netmask to mask the network IP numbers which are common to 8kHz. -
Page 34: Streaming Settings
If sending using GPI/O and using the RTP transport protocol, the closure of Icy-URL/ SIP User the selected GPI on the PS-SEND can be sent to the receiving PS-PLAY or The Icy-URL is taken into account for shoutcast only. Enter the URL of the PS-AMP unit, and the relay contacts on that unit are closed. -
Page 35: Control Settings
100(4) – Flash Override SNMP Settings 101(5) – Critical Traps can be configured to monitor audio input levels on the PS-SEND. The 110(6) – Internetwork Control traps are triggered by a level of audio either below or above the set trigger 111(7) –... -
Page 36: Serial Settings
Advanced Security Page TCP Command Port The port on which the PS-SEND can receive commands via TCP. To disable, Password set to 0. Enter a password and submit (max. 25 characters). A password box will show after a reset. The user name can be left blank. Enter 25 characters to Web Server Port erase the password. -
Page 37: Basic Settings
Advanced Shuffle The general syntax of the URL is: Select whether the USB play shuffle is turned on or off. “protocol://user:password@host:port/path” Repeat If the protocol is omitted “file://” is assumed. Select whether the track repeat is turned on or off. Please escape any non-ASCII, reserved or unsafe characters using the Stream Address “%<hex><hex>”... - Page 38 Advanced • Play lists are allowed up to 2000 entries. host1.com:8068 into URL2 and so on. • Allowed line separators are the ASCII characters “CR+LF” ( hex 0D and A .asx file may read: hex 0A) and “LF”. The device can save up to three files on the USB drive. If shuffle is turned <ASX version=”3.0”>...
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Page 39: Playback Settings
Advanced USB Autoplay In RTP, the address field can be used in two ways: Use this to automatically play all compatible audio file present on a USB Enter 0.0.0.0 to be able to receive a stream from any other IP on the same stick. -
Page 40: Streaming Settings
Advanced DHCP Host Name RTP Delay This name is sent in the DHCP request. If the field is empty a name will This is the processing delay between the decoder input and output. The be generated based on the mac address. This enables the devices IP to be delay should be set large enough to cover any network problems. -
Page 41: Playback Settings
Advanced On Reconnect Play the... Triggered Play List Choose whether the play list starts from the same song or the next song Store a play list on a local USB drive which can be triggered by an external after an interruption. source. -
Page 42: Remote Management
Operation – output is active while the device is in an operational state. Output is inactive in the standby mode. Audio – output is active while audio is being output. Remote – Output can be controlled by the remote unit (PS-SEND). Remote Management SNMP Trap Receiver Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap receiver. - Page 43 Notes...
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