Lectrosonics SPNCWB/E01 Software And Hardware Installation And Setup

Conference interface - wideband bridging

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SPNCWB/E01
Conference Interface - Wideband Bridging
Software and Hardware Installation and Setup
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INSTALLATION and STARTUP GUIDE
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
www.lectrosonics.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION and STARTUP GUIDE SPNCWB/E01 Conference Interface - Wideband Bridging Software and Hardware Installation and Setup Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation and Startup Guide Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ............2 The SPN Conference interface combines the audio Controls and Features ..............4 from a telephone line, two codecs and microphones Front Panel .................4 in the local sound system to provide natural sounding Rear Panel ..................5 telepresence and audio conference meetings.
  • Page 4: Controls And Features

    • Comm LED - indicates USB, RS-232 and network communication • Alert LED - blinks to indicate fault or error • Alert LED - glows steady in firmware update mode • Power LED - glows to indicate power ON LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Installation and Startup Guide Rear Panel Cooling Fan Programmable Input Outlet and Output Ports LINE LINE 100 - 240 VAC POWER AMP OUTPUTS INPUTS TELEPHONE PROG IN RC 2 50/60 HZ OUTPUTS CODEC CODEC CODEC CODEC LINE PROG REMOTE 15 WATTS CONTROL RC 1 Adaptive Proportional Gain Mixing...
  • Page 6: 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). Note: ASPEN processors do not have a “pin 1 Balanced source to problem.” Inputs and outputs are true differential ASPEN input connections. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 7: Audio Outputs

    Installation and Startup Guide Programmable Inputs Audio Outputs Programmable inputs are provided to enable external The line outputs are a balanced differential configura- control over a variety of parameters. Each input can tion which can drive balanced or unbalanced inputs on respond to a contact closure, a DC voltage source, or other audio equipment with the wiring shown here.
  • Page 8: Power Amp Outputs

    Each output can drive a variety of loads, including loud- speakers, long cable runs and headphones. The BTL (bridge tied load) configuration allows the two channels to be wired in parallel on a common load to double the output power. BTL output wiring LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 9: Aspen Rs-232 Port

    Installation and Startup Guide ASPEN RS-232 Port Connecting the Master for the First Time Here is the wiring diagram for the ASPEN RS-232 Port NOTE: Install ASPEN software before connecting for connecting to a PC. the Master unit to a computer. Wiring Diagram The computer operating system will automatically de- ASPEN Device to PC...
  • Page 10: Software And Firmware Updates

    The latest versions of software and firmware are pro- vided on the disk supplied with the unit and download- able from: Link on home page: http://www.lectrosonics.com ASPEN Software: Uninstall any previous version be- fore installing an updated version. Downloaded files arrive in a .zip format. Extract the files to a folder on your local drive and then run “setup.exe”...
  • Page 11: Firmware Update Procedure

    Firmware Update MCU Recovery from Interrupted Firmware Update Procedure Procedure If instructed to do so by Lectrosonics Customer Sup- port, the firmware in a non-functioning unit can be 1) Install ASPEN software. See the next page for an restored. example of the installation procedure.
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Minimum Setup

    Click on the Output Source tab and define the signals Click on the desired unit in the to appear at the desired outputs. list of connected processors. Click here to scroll tabs LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 15 Installation and Startup Guide Click on the Outputs tab and set the output levels. Set up the SPNConference to generate the AEC Reference mix (far side signals entering the local room). Assign the Tel and Codec sources to the final mix in the matrix setup screen in the SPNConference processor (Final Mix 48 in this example).
  • Page 16: Stacking Multiple Units

    Refer to the Help Files Once the processors are installed, configured and com- municating with a computer system, refer to the Help files in the software GUI for additional information re- garding the available settings, adjustments and control. LECTROSONICS, INC.
  • Page 17: Multi-Site Bridging Setup

    Special Section - Multi-site Bridging Multi-site Bridging Setup AEC Reference Mix First, set up the processor for local sound reinforcement The AEC Reference Mix should carry ONLY the incom- with input and output levels adjusted, and crosspoints ing signals from the far side (telephone and codecs) defined for local sound reinforcement.
  • Page 18: Aec Signal Mix

    Special Section - Multi-site Bridging AEC Signal Mix Enable the AEC and Define the Inputs This mix should include ONLY the local microphones, Navigate to the AEC setup screen in the SPNConfer- with no multi-media sources and no line level inputs. ence processor and select the Reference and Signal mixes for the inputs to the AEC.
  • Page 19: Send Mixes

    Special Section - Multi-site Bridging SEND Mixes Assign the AEC output to the SEND mixes for the far side Assign the output of the AEC plus any multi-media sources to the mixes used to SEND audio to the far sides. The far side Codec and Telephone signals are routed in a mix-minus fashion so that each of them is sent to the outputs feeding the other two, but not back to itself:...
  • Page 20: Local Mixes

    Special Section - Multi-site Bridging LOCAL Mixes TEL and CODEC far end signals are routed to busses feeding the local sound system These mixes deliver the audio from the far sides and the microphones into the room. Signal routing for local sound reinforcement often uses a mix-minus configura- tion to reduce feedback in the local sound system and echo heard at the far side.
  • Page 21: The Finished Setup

    Special Section - Multi-site Bridging The Finished Setup In this example, crosspoints 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3 are set to the Phantom Mix mode. This allows the audio from that The setup for a multi-site conference was broken down input to participate in the automatic mixing algorithm, into separate steps on the previous pages.
  • Page 22: 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 23 Installation and Startup Guide Rio Rancho, NM...
  • Page 24 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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