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Manual Update: 2/10/2004 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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SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 16x1 passively switches or routes any one of 16 stereo inputs to one stereo out- put or vise-versa through gold contact relays. The passive nature of the switching allows for any input level and impedance to be used. Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced, while output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input.
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION LEDs: LED indicators, which will illuminate when the desired channel is selected. The Pwr/Ser LED displays valid power and serial data activity. The mute LED denotes when audio is off. The activity LED is lit when audio is present at the output.
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Installation of the 16 x 1 in high RF environments should be performed with care. Shielded cable is suggested for all control, audio inputs and outputs. All shields should be tied to the EGND terminals. The station ground should be connected to the chassis ground screw located on the far right side of the 16 x 1 as viewed from the rear.
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual STEP 3: BENCH TEST and OPTIONS Place each unit on a workspace and connect power to the unit. Check to see if LED #1 (Switch 1) and the Pwr/Ser LED are lit (Source one is the power-up factory default).
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual STEP 4: MOUNTING Mount the unit in a rack or desktop, allowing adequate airflow for cooling. STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT The 16 x 1 interfaces to your equipment (sources and loads) through the rear panel pluggable screw terminals.
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual Command Examples without ID: *b<cr>Turn ON bypass *u<cr>Bring up set up menu. Menu: The menu allows the selection of stepping time and the selection of the last channel in the step. The stepping time can be between 1 and 999 seconds. The last channel step is selec- table from channels 1 through 16.
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SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Remote Control Connector Pinouts: Control Continued J3 Remote Status Pin Numbers: 20 Status number 1 21 Status number 2 22 Status number 3 23 Status number 4 24 Status number 5 25 Status number 6...
SS 16.1 Installation and Operation Manual BROADCAST TOOLS ® 16 X 1 SPECIFICATIONS Inputs/Outputs: Any input level and impedance can be used. Inputs may be balanced or unbalanced. Output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input.
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