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Biamp Advantage DRC 4+4 Operation Manual

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DRC 4+4
Digital Remote Control
Operation Manual
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Biamp Systems, 10074 S.W. Arctic Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 U.S.A. (503) 641-7287 http://www.biamp.com
6/15/98
an affiliate of Rauland-Borg Corp.

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  • Page 1 DRC 4+4 Digital Remote Control Operation Manual ® Biamp Systems, 10074 S.W. Arctic Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 U.S.A. (503) 641-7287 http://www.biamp.com 6/15/98 an affiliate of Rauland-Borg Corp.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Five-Year "Gold Seal" Warranty marked and UL / C-UL listed power source After reading this manual, if you have any questions or need technical assistance, please call Biamp Systems toll-free (1-800-826-1457). TEL: (503) 641-7287 FAX: (503) 626-0281 E-MAIL: biamp@biamp.com...

  • Page 3: Front Panel Features

    FRONT PANEL FEATURES ADVANTAGE DRC 4+4 Digital Remote Control preset mix store logic output Error Preset Mix (1~4): These four red LEDs indicate which preset Error: This red LED indicates when unusable information has mix has been selected. When a preset mix is selected via been received via remote control (see Controls on page 4).

  • Page 4: Rear Panel Features

    (see Applications on pages 14 & 15), use 3-conductor Applications on page 17). The four Logic Outputs may be used TRS 1/4" Phone cables (available from Biamp Systems). This to control external switching circuits, such as relays for same connection may be made to any mixer having Patch jacks speakers, cameras, tape decks, slide projectors, etc.
  • Page 5 MUTE MUTE proper control of Biamp equipment. The transmitter requires two AAA batteries, which are included with the unit (user installed). The transmitter has twenty-eight buttons. The Select 1-4 buttons are used to select a desired preset mix. When a preset mix is selected with the transmitter, the corresponding LED indicator on the DRC 4+4 front panel will light.
  • Page 6 CONTROLS Remote Interface Kit (Biamp #909-0041-00): The Remote Interface Kit allows the user to create a customized control panel, using his own momentary push-button switches and enclosure. It provides up to 40 buttons (12 more than standard remote controls), which are supported by the DRC 4+4.

  • Page 7: Options

    OPTIONS To access internal options: 1) Disconnect DRC 4+4 power cord from AC outlet; 2) Lay DRC 4+4 on a flat surface, with top panel facing up and front panel facing away; 3) Remove top panel, which is secured with eight screws. Option Y The DRC 4+4 has an internal jumper option (‘Option Y’).
  • Page 8 A 12 Volt Power Supply (#929-0011-00), 12 Volt Relays (#520-0064-00), and 1N4004 Diodes (#190-0003- 09) are available from Biamp Systems. When a logic output goes on, the associated relay may be wired to perform on, off, or "A/B"...
  • Page 9 CONFIGURATION ® All Configuration parameters are adjustable using the Windows 95 'PC Control Software' and serial cable provided with the DRC 4+4. The ® PC Control Software provides programs for various ADVANTAGE products, including the DRC 4+4. The DRC 4+4 program includes multiple control screens, which are described on the following pages.
  • Page 10 CONFIGURATION BUTTON DEFINITION SCREEN ® The Button Definition screen is used to assign specific ‘actions’ to remote control buttons. ADVANTAGE infrared & wall-mount remote controls have twenty-eight buttons. However, the DRC 4+4 supports twelve additional buttons, which are only available when using Remote Interface Kit or RS-232 control (see Controls on page 4).
  • Page 11 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION OPTIONS SCREEN The Configuration Options screen is used to select options which customize the operation of the DRC 4+4. At the top of the Configuration screen, the Serial Number and Firmware Version of the DRC 4+4 will be displayed. The PC Control Software can operate ‘off-line’ (with no product connected) by opening a ‘new’...
  • Page 12 Using this method, the computer may designate up to eight devices, and may create unlimited preset mixes and control button definitions. The computer may also provide "real-time" display of VCA settings and logic output status. For complete details, contact Biamp Systems for manual "Computer Control of ADVANTAGE ®...
  • Page 13 COMPUTER CONTROL Serial Interface Electrical Connections & Cabling: The 9-pin Subminiature D (male) connector on the DRC 4+4 rear panel provides the RS-232 compatible serial interface signals used for computer control, as well as the logic output signals. The DRC 4+4 transmits serial data on pin 3 (TxD) and receives serial data on pin 2 (RxD).
  • Page 14 COMPUTER CONTROL DRC 4+4 to PC 9-Pin Connector 9-pin 9-pin DRC4+4 male female female male logic 1 (shield) ground ground logic 2 These connections logic 3 logic 4 may not be required: DTR to CD; DTR to DSR; ground logic outputs (optional) or RTS to CTS.
  • Page 15 DC out aux 3 aux 1 patch 1 expansion expansion out 1 in 1 output output Advantage DRC 4+4 ADVANTAGE DRC 4+4 VCA control remote 2 remote 3 remote 4 Digital Remote Control voltage outputs MADE IN U.S.A. patch in/out...

  • Page 16: Logic Outputs

    MADE IN U.S.A. DC out DC in +10V gnd RC4 RC3 RC2 RC1 Advantage DRC 4+4 ADVANTAGE DRC 4+4 VCA control remote 2 remote 3 remote 4 Digital Remote Control voltage outputs MADE IN U.S.A.
  • Page 17 MADE IN U.S.A. DC out DC in +10V gnd RC4 RC3 RC2 RC1 stereo sources #2 & #1 Advantage DRC 4+4 ADVANTAGE DRC 4+4 VCA control remote 2 remote 3 remote 4 Digital Remote Control voltage outputs MADE IN U.S.A.
  • Page 18 ±12VDC 15W Class 2 output Advantage DRC 4+4 ADVANTAGE DRC 4+4 VCA control remote 2 remote 3 remote 4 voltage outputs Digital Remote Control MADE IN U.S.A. patch in/out patch in/out...

  • Page 19: Drc 4+4

    BLOCK DIAGRAM DRC 4+4 Block Diagram patch in/out channel 1 control channel 2 eight voltage channel 3 digital outputs channel 4 analog internal converters infrared receiver remote Infrared Decoder remote logic microprocessor outputs remote RS-232 non-volatile receive Remote serial send Display port memory...
  • Page 20 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response (20Hz~20kHz @ +4dBu): +0, -1dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20Hz~20kHz @ +4dBu): <0.04% Hum & Noise (20Hz~20kHz @ unity gain, 150Ω term.): <-90dBu Attenuation Range (20Hz~20kHz): 0dB to -74dB Input Impedance: channel In/Out (unbalanced) >10k ohms channel Patch (unbalanced) interface dependent Maximum Input Level (@ unity gain): +19dBu...
  • Page 21 WARRANTY BIAMP SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PROFESSIONAL SOUND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. BIAMP Systems expressly warrants this product 5. BIAMP SYSTEMS SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE...