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Installation and Operation Manual
SS 16.16
Sixteen Input, Sixteen Output Stereo Audio Routing Switcher
Firmware Version 1.1 or greater
Manual Revised 03/25/08
Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this
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Summary of Contents for Broadcast Tools SS 16.16
- Page 1 Manual Revised 03/25/08 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction ..........4 Safety Information . - Page 3 SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents – cont’d Installation Guidelines ........10 Inspection .
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Page 4: Introduction
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 16.16 Sixteen Input, Broadcast Tools® Sixteen Output Stereo Audio Routing Switcher (referred to as the SS 16.16 Products, as with any throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many electronic device, can years of dependable service. -
Page 5: Description
This type of switching allows any one stereo input to be assigned to any or all stereo outputs. The SS 16.16 may be controlled via front panel encoder controls and/or multi-drop RS-232 serial port. A 40 x 4 LCD back lit display pro- vides for input descriptions and macro setup. -
Page 6: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Front Panel: The SS 16.16 is a 2 - RU device (19”w x 3.50”h x 10”d). The front panel supports two encoder controls, five function switches, 5 LED indicators, 1/4” headphone jack, monitor speaker, mute switch and level control. -
Page 7: "Act" Audio Activity Sensor
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual “ACT” Audio Activity Sensor: The SS 16.16 contains one audio activity sensor, which may be used as a silence sen- sor. The sensor monitors output channel sixteen. The factory default has a fixed sig- nal threshold of -30dbu. -
Page 8: Operation Guidelines
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual OPERATION GUIDELINES Front Panel Indicators Number Front Panel Activation Activation LED’s Event/Mode Behavior Of LED’s Pwr/Ser 1 Green Valid Power or serial On with power or data activity flashing with serial data activity “PGM”... -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls
5. Press the “TAKE” button to save. 6. Your power up configuration is saved. Power-Up Feature, last source selected: 1. Verify that dipswitch SW1-7 is ON. 2. The SS 16.16 will power up with whatever channel configuration was present at power off. OPERATION e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com... -
Page 10: Power-Up Feature
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual Macro “RECORD” Feature: 1. Select the desired input/output configuration. 2. Press the hidden “PGM” button with a non-metallic object. Macro number will be displayed in the output-1 slot on the LCD. 3. Rotate the “INPUT SELECT” encoder knob until the desired macro number is displayed. -
Page 11: Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Inspection: Please examine your SS 16.16 carefully for any damage that may have been sus- tained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package contains the SS 16.16, Installation manual, reversed modular serial cable, 9-pin D-Sub (S 9) adapter... -
Page 12: Mounting
Collectors Mounting: The SS 16.16 is designed to be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack, (2 – RU). It should be mounted in an area that is accessible from the rear and preferably away from sources of heat. We recommend before permanently installing the SS 16.16, you bench test and become familiar with the operation of the unit. -
Page 13: Connecting Inputs/Outputs/Open Collectors
Shielded cable is sug- gested for all control, It is recommended that all cables connected to the SS 16.16 be looped through fer- audio inputs and out- rite cores to suppress RF. Surge protection with RF filtering such as the Tripp Lite puts. -
Page 14: Connecting The Rs-232 Serial Port
WEBSITE: Multiple SS 16.16’s may be cascaded serially to operate from the same serial port. The first step is to assign unit ID’s to each SS 16.16. One sug- Visit our web site for gestion is to assign 1 to the first SS 16.16 and 2 to the second switcher. -
Page 15: Serial Control
The menu mode displays advanced configuration parameters. Unit ID, Baud rate and other configurations are set via the rear panel dipswitches (SW1). Broadcast Tools® SS 16.16, v1.X - Setup Menu 1 - Set PIP Minimum (0 - 2.55 sec) - Now: .05... -
Page 16: Serial Burst Mode Commands
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual Serial Burst Mode Commands: Burst mode allows a computer or ASCII terminal to control and interrogate the unit. This section defines all burst mode commands. Each burst mode command starts with an asterisk (“*”). Next is a single decimal digit that corresponds to the unit (ID) address 0-7. -
Page 17: Open Collector Output Port Control
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual Open Collector Output Control Commands: *uOOrrL - Latch open collector “rr” *uOOrrF - Unlatch open collector “rr” *uOOrrP - Pulse open collector “rr” Audio Switch Control Commands: *uiioo - Apply input “ii” to output “oo”... -
Page 18: Open Collector Status Outputs
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual “Open Collector” Status Outputs, 16 Port Output Control The SS 16.16 provides 16 open collector status outputs. The status outputs may be configured to operate in one of three modes: 1. The status output follows the associated channel. SW1-6 OFF. -
Page 19: Specifications
SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Max + 27 dBu, balanced, bridging. > 20k Ω. Input Levels: Stereo balanced outputs +24 dBm. @ 600 Ω. / +27dbu @ 10K Ω Output Levels: Gain: Frequency Response: * 20 to 20 kHz; +/- .0.25dB Signal/Noise Ratio: * >90 dB nominal, weighted 20 to 22Khz, @ +24 dBm. -
Page 20: Warranty
If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’... - Page 21 SS 16.16 Installation and Operation Manual...
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