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Hardware and Software Installation and Setup IMPORTANT See page 16 for Minimum Setup Requirements Visit the ASPEN Support web site: www.lectrosonics.com/aspensupport/ 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...
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...
Installation and Startup Guide Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions..........3 The SPNCWB interface combines the audio from a Introduction ................5 telephone line, two codecs and microphones in the lo- Inspection of the Unit ..............5 cal sound system to provide natural sounding telepres- Controls and Features ............6...
SPNCWB Controls and Features Front Panel Comm Alert Power POWER USB Port Headphone Monitor MCU Recovery Switch recessed pushbutton Firmware Update recessed pushbutton Headphone Monitor Firmware Update (recessed pushbutton) Standard 1/4 inch jack and level control. Drives both Used in the procedure to update the firmware in the processor.
Installation and Startup Guide Rear Panel Cooling Fan Programmable Input Outlet and Output Ports SPNCWB LINE LINE Made In the USA OUTPUTS INPUTS TELEPHONE POWER AMP PROG IN RC 2 OUTPUTS LINE DATECODE PROG CODEC CODEC CODEC CODEC REMOTE CONTROL...
SPNCWB Hardware Installation Installing the chassis into a rack Audio Inputs – Unbalanced Install the chassis so that the cooling fan vent is not Unbalanced audio sources include items such as con- sumer VCR’s, DVD players, etc., which can be connect- blocked.
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.
SPNCWB Programmable Outputs LED is ON when the programmable output is active +5VDC Programmable outputs are used for several purposes: 380 Ohms • indicate the current state of a programmable input Pro gr amma b le Output Pi n •...
2RU unit such as the SPNTWB, the circuit boards are RS-232 RS-232 connected in the same manner as if they were each in Port Port Wiring Diagram a separate chassis. Female jack Male jack 1RU SPNCWB configured as Master Male Female connector connector ASPEN PORT 2RU SPTWB configured as...
SPNCWB Software Installation The third screen displays an option to select the desired NOTE: Uninstall any previous version before installation. It is best to check all three boxes so the installing the software. the USB driver, Control Panel and Help utility will all be ASPEN Control Panel software can be installed from installed.
ASPEN Instal- lation Disk .iso file. For all ASPEN models, the firmware version is dis- played in the Control Panel program when connected to http://www.lectrosonics.com/aspensupport/index.php/ the processor. installation-disk Link from the home page: Firmware Save the file to your local drive in a familiar location.
SPNCWB Firmware Update Procedure Connect the processor to the computer with the Update Procedure USB cable. 1) It is assumed that the USB drivers and ASPEN con- 5) Click on Next in the control panel and another page trol panel software have been installed. If not, go the the...
Installation and Startup Guide 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...
SPNCWB Minimum Setup A required minimum setup is needed to allow the Output Sources processor to pass signals and provide acoustic echo Click on the Output Source tab. These assignments cancellation: pass the matrix mixes to the outputs. • Define the Inputs and adjust gain •...
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Installation and Startup Guide Acoustic Echo Canceller Click on the Acoustic Echo Canceller tab at the bot- tom of the conferencing screen. The AEC (acoustic echo canceller) can be enabled on any or all of the conference interfaces. Strip chart metering indicates the performance of the AEC on each interface.
The Signal Flow Screen The view may be panned or zoomed as needed. Hold Select the Signal Flow tab. This comprehensive, intui- down the CTRL key and press + to zoom in. Hold down tive interface allows settings to be made through the the CTRL key and press - to zoom out.
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Unused crosspoint columns can be hidden and unhid- den by highlighting a range of Mixes across the top, fol- lowed by a right click and selection of the desired state.
Network Setup Web Browser Interface The SPNCWB is IP addressable over an ordinary A simple interface is provided to communicate directly Ethernet network. The use of DHCP to configure the with the processor through a network using the HTTP network interface is recommended for easy setup.
Stacking Multiple Units If Slave units are not powered up when the Master unit boots up, the Slave may not be detected for several minutes. It is good practice to turn all units on simul- taneously or turn on Slave units before turning on the Master unit.
There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. The 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.
If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact: Lectrosonics, Inc. 581 Laser Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Tel: 505-892-4501...
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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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