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SPNDNT
Network Processor
A trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.
Fill in for your records:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Several settings are mandatory to ensure the
processor will connect and operate properly
with a network and other processors.
See page 11 for details.
INSTALLATION AND STARTUP GUIDE
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com
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Page 1: Important Notice
INSTALLATION AND STARTUP GUIDE SPNDNT Network Processor IMPORTANT NOTICE: Several settings are mandatory to ensure the processor will connect and operate properly with a network and other processors. See page 11 for details. A trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Fill in for your records:... - Page 2 ASPEN Digital Processor LECTROSONICS, INC.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Installation and Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts Servicing is required when the apparatus has you to the presence of uninsulated danger- been damaged in any way, such as power-supply ous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE: .................................. 4 Overview ....................................... 5 What is Dante? ....................................5 The Role of the SPNDNT Processor ............................. 5 Switched and Redundant Modes ..............................5 Front Panel ....................................6 Rear Panel ....................................6 USB Driver Installation .................................. 7 ASPEN Software ................................... -
Page 5: Overview
The Role of the SPNDNT Processor The SPNDNT acts as a node on the Dante digital au- dio network, with 32 inputs and 32 outputs. SPNDNT outputs are mapped to Dante transmit channels. Dante... -
Page 6: Front Panel
Primary ports connected to one network and all Secondary ports connected to the other network. Cooling Fan Programmable Input Outlet and Output Ports Made In the USA RS232 Ethernet Data/Audio Primary Secondary Power Inlet Serial Port Port Bus Ports Dante Ports LECTROSONICS, INC. -
Page 7: 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. Download the USB Driver Installer. -
Page 8: Aspen Software
Visit http://www.lectrosonics.com, hover your mouse over Support and click on Aspen Support, then As- pen Design Kit. Download the Design Kit Installer. - Page 9 Installation and Quick Start Guide When the Welcome screen appears, click on Next. 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 Click on I Agree, then on Next to continue. appear.
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Page 10: Dante Software
Dante Controller This is a second software package needed to route Bonjour Print Services (for Windows only) network audio signals between the SPNDNT and other nodes on a Dante network. The software is download- Download the Bonjour Print Services for Windows ed from the Audinate web site and will run on Windows installer into a temporary folder or desktop on your PC. -
Page 11: Mandatory Settings
Redundant. Connect an SPNDNT Dante port to the computer either directly or through a gigabit switch. Dante Primary Port... -
Page 12: Hardware Connections
ASPEN Digital Processor Hardware Connections Cabling Of Stacked Units NOTE: The SPNDNT must always be the Master Installing the chassis into a rack at the top of the stack to synchronize the ASPEN system and network clocks. Install the chassis so that the cooling fan vent is not The ASPEN bus is bidirectional, allowing data and blocked. -
Page 13: Aspen Rs-232 Port
Installation and Quick Start Guide ASPEN RS-232 Port Programmable Outputs Wiring Diagram Programmable outputs are used for several purposes: ASPEN Device to PC • indicate the current state of a programmable input • monitor activity on audio input channels Host ASPEN Serial RS-232... -
Page 14: Network And Pc Connections
ASPEN Digital Processor Network and PC Connections Server The SPNDNT processor must be the Master at the top Gigabit ethernet switch of the ASPEN stack to synchronize the system and network clocks. Audio I/O Netwo Gigabit ethernet switch Network Audio Transport... - Page 15 Installation and Quick Start Guide Secondary network for redundancy ork Audio Transport CAT-6 cable RS-232 ports for external control system SPN 1624 OUTPUTS INPUTS DATECODE PROG IN PROG S/N LABEL Adaptive Proportional Gain Mixing ASPEN PORTS US Patent 5,414,776 OUTPUTS INPUTS PROG IN PROG...
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Page 16: System Setup Examples
1 and 2 are assigned to Mix 1 and Mix 2 in network. This setup creates a “full-duplex” connection the ASPEN matrix by the SPNDNT processor. These where each ASPEN subsystem transmits and receives two mixes are then selected as the signal sources for signals simultaneously as might be used to conduct outputs 1 and 2 of the mixer. - Page 17 Assign Dante receive channels 3 and 4 to Mixes 3 and • For subsystem A: Mix 3 to Out 3; Mix 4 to Out 4 4 respectively in the SPNDNT processor in subsys- • For subsystem B: Mix 1 to Out 1; Mix 2 to Out 2...
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Page 18: Using The Aec On Network Connections
In this example, a local sound reinforcement system is in place, which further increases the potential echo. (1->1, 2->2...) (1->1, 2->2...) (1->1, 2->2...) (1->1, 2->2...) SUBSYSTEM A SUBSYSTEM B INPUTS OUTPUTS LECTROSONICS, INC. - Page 19 Installation and Quick Start Guide Assign the two microphone inputs to Mix Buses 16 and Assign the two microphone inputs to Mix Bus 47 to de- 17 to be used for local sound reinforcement. Make the liver audio to the other ASPEN system via the network. assignments under the SPNTrio matrix tab.
- Page 20 Assign Dante receive channel 1 to Mix 48 to deliver 17 to deliver the audio from the network into the local the audio from the network to the AEC to provide a sound system under the SPNDNT Matrix tab. reference signal for echo cancellation. Select SPNDNT...
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Page 22: Multiple Site Conferencing
ASPEN Digital Processor Multiple Site Conferencing This example illustrates how multiple ASPEN subsys- tems can be set up identically and use Dante channels to transmit and receive audio. LECTROSONICS, INC. - Page 23 Select the signal sources for the output channels on the SPNTrio to feed the local sound system. Select SPNTrio Output Source tab Route the Dante network channels in the SPNDNT as follows: • In 1 to Mix 3 • In 2 to Mix 4 This will provide the audio source from the network to the local sound system.
- Page 24 SPNDNT 102 Transmit Transmit Transmit Channels Channels Channels These areas grayed out SPNDNT 102 subscriptions because a Dante device to other two transmitters cannot transmit to itself SPNDNT 106 subscriptions to other two transmitters SPNDNT 115 subscriptions to other two transmitters...
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Page 25: Firmware Update Procedure
Firmware Update Procedure MCU Recovery from Interrupted Firmware Update Procedure If instructed to do so by Lectrosonics Customer Sup- port, the firmware in a non-functioning unit can be restored. Launch the Control Panel program. After the panel opens, click on Connect->Update Firmware... -
Page 26: Fcc Part 15 Compliance
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 27: 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 mod- est flat rate plus parts and shipping. - Page 28 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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