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Installation and Operation Manual
RJ45 Audio Switcher/Router with Mechanical Latching Relays
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- Page 1 NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser. 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 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction ..........3 Safety Information . -
Page 3: Introduction
SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 4.1 MLR/RJ transparent four input, one output switcher/router (referred to as the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ throughout Broadcast Tools® this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of depend- Products, as with any able service. -
Page 4: Product Overview
The SS 4.1 MLR/RJ is a transparent four input, one output RJ45 audio switcher/router with mechanical latching relays. The SS 4.1 MLR/RJ is perfect for all types of passive signal switching via front panel switches, contact closures and/or serial RS-232. The... -
Page 5: Inspection
UPS Standby Power System We recommend that you connect your SS 4.1 MLR/RJ to a UPS system. A UPS helps minimize the risk to the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ and provides power during a power outage. -
Page 6: I/O Connections
L & R = R32 & R33, channel 3 L & R, R34 & R35 and channel 4 L & R = R36 & R37. If you are using the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ applications other than switching analog audio, the output Silence Sensor and ACT audio detection circuit should be disabled. To disable, remove the 1K ohm resistor network RP2 from its socket. -
Page 7: Pip (Gpi)/Remote Control Inputs
(low.) For example, pulsing the “MUTE” input to ground would turn off the WEBSITE: output of the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ until a front panel source switch is pressed, a different Visit our web site for remote control input is activated, the unit is powered up and/or a serial command is product updates and received from a PC or other serial device. -
Page 8: Open Collector Outputs
RS-232 Serial Port (RJ-11 Jack): section of the manual, This RJ-11 jack is used to connect the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ to a computer’s COM port for the silk-screen text on RS-232 serial operation using the included reverse modular cable with 9-pin “S9”... -
Page 9: Configuration Jumper Setup
SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual Configuration Jumpers JP4: Disabled = Front panel enable switch defeated. (Factory default) Enabled = Front panel ENABLE push button active and the enable LED is illuminated. NOTE: The enable push button must be held in/closed to operate any of the other front panel push buttons and isn’t associated with any of the remote con-... -
Page 10: Serial Operation
SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual SERIAL OPERATION CAUTION! RS-232 Serial Control Broadcast Tools Connect one end of the modular cable to the RJ11 jack on the rear panel of the prod- products, as any elec- uct and the other end to the RJ11 to the jack on the “S9” 9-pin female D-sub adapter. -
Page 11: Serial Commands
PIP8/EAS remote control input from an EAS encoder for EAS audio insertion with the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ. *uDxx Delay xx seconds before processing next command. -
Page 12: Menu Operation
SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual Menu Operation Broadcast Tools(R) SS 4.1 MLR, v1.15 - Setup Menu 1 - Set PIP Minimum Hold Time(0 - 2.55 sec) - Now:0.05 2 - Set Silence Sense Acquire Delay (sec) - Now: 10... -
Page 13: Specifications
SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Inputs/Outputs: Any input level and impedance can be used. Inputs may be bal- anced or unbalanced. Output levels, impedance, distortion, noise and balancing will match that of the selected input. Switching Method: Passive. -
Page 14: 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 to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’... - Page 15 SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
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