Lectrosonics SPN16i Installation And Startup Manual

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SPN16i/SPN32i
Input Only Processors
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INSTALLATION and STARTUP GUIDE
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Quick Start
Essential Settings
on page 5
Visit the Lectrosonics Support web site:
www.lectrosonics.com/Support
Also link from the home page: www.lectrosonics.com
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION and STARTUP GUIDE SPN16i/SPN32i Input Only Processors Quick Start Essential Settings on page 5 Visit the Lectrosonics Support web site: www.lectrosonics.com/Support Also link from the home page: www.lectrosonics.com Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 2 ASPEN Input Only Processors LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation and Startup Guide Important Safety Instructions This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. you to the presence of uninsulated danger- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been ous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel ................7 Hardware Installation ............8 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly Using the LCD ................11 approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the user’s Stacking Multiple Units ............14 authority to operate the equipment. Software and Firmware Updates ..........14 Creating an ASPEN Installer Disk ........15 Firmware Update Procedure ..........15...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Installation and Startup Guide Introduction Quick Start Essential Settings The SPN16i and SPN32i processors are used as a Slaves in a stack of ASPEN processors. There are no physical outputs on these “input only” processors. As IMPORTANT: Do not connect the processor to...
  • Page 6: Front Panels

    ASPEN Input Only Processors Front Panels USB Port POWER Switch SPN16i Comm LED Power LED Alert LED SPN32i Rotary Encoder and Switches LCD and Rotary Encoder (SPN32i only) Status LEDs Backlit display shows activity and setup screens for • Comm LED: blinks to indicate USB communication adjustment of all settings.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Installation and Startup Guide Rear Panel Cooling Fan Programmable Input Outlet and Output Ports Made in the USA INPUTS DATECODE PROG IN SPN 16i PROG S/N LABEL 100-240V 50/60Hz 25W ASPEN PORT RS-232 ETHERNET Power Inlet RS232 Ethernet ASPEN Mic/Line Inputs Serial Port Port Ports...
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Note the labeling on the rear panel for the positive and negative leads. Ground is shared between two connec- tions (the center pin). Balanced source to Note: ASPEN processors do not have a “pin 1 problem.” Inputs and outputs are true differential ASPEN input connections. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 9 Installation and Startup Guide Programmable Inputs Programmable Outputs Programmable inputs are provided to enable external Programmable outputs are used for several purposes: control over a variety of parameters. Each input can • indicate the current state of a programmable input respond to a contact closure, a DC voltage source, or •...
  • Page 10 Master ASPEN PORT 2RU SPN1624 configured as intermediate Slave 1RU SPN16i configured as lowermost Slave The processors automatically configure themselves for Master and Slave status as determined by the cabling. If a unit is connected to another unit above it through the upper connector, it is automatically configured as a Slave.
  • Page 11: Using The Lcd

    Installation and Startup Guide Using the LCD Shortcut Buttons • LCD Backlight Toggle: Press both the LEFT and The LCD can be used to perform a simple setup, to RIGHT (9:00 and 3:00 o’clock) buttons to turn the check current settings or make adjustments without us- backlight on and off.
  • Page 12 • Input Gain Value • Crosspoint Gain Value • Output Gain Value These three minimum settings can be made with the LCD or software GUI. Input Setup Select [INP] on the Main Window. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 13 Installation and Startup Guide Adjust to the desired value with the rotary control and Global System Settings press the control to store the value. (the Crosspoint Gain setting screen is shown here as an example) Select [SYS] in the Main Window to access a setup menu for a variety of global settings including head- phone monitoring, date and time setup, timer and event programming, front panel lockout, network interface...
  • Page 14: Stacking Multiple Units

    Slaves. The latest versions of software and firmware are pro- vided on the disk supplied with the unit and download- Shown here is 1 able from the Aspen Support section on Lectrosonics of 2. website. Lectrosonics home page: http://www.lectrosonics.com The Master unit will always be number one in the stack...
  • Page 15: Creating An Aspen Installer Disk

    File > Update. The Update Wizard screen will open to confirm that the software is ready for a firmware Link from the home page: http://www.lectrosonics.com update, with instructions on connecting and config- Save the file to your local drive in a familiar location.
  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Click on Next to confirm the installation and continue. The End User License Agreement screen appears. When the installation is complete the final screen will appear. Click on Close to finish the installation. Click on I Agree, then on Next to continue. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 17: Usb Driver Installation

    The driver installation only needs to be done once on each PC that will be connected to an ASPEN unit. Visit http://www.lectrosonics.com, hover your mouse over Support and click on Aspen Support, then USB Drivers.
  • Page 18: Using The Software Guifor Minimum Setup

    Click on the desired unit in the list to open a control panel for that processor. The panel opens to the Activ- ity window, which is a real time level display. Device Settings tab Category bar for access to setup screens LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 19: Service And Repair

    There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest flat rate plus parts and shipping.
  • Page 20 This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.

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