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S M-306 MULTIZONE AUDIO SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product. We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instruc- tions that are given. Keep the manual for future reference. SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ELECTRICAL SECURITY Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the power supply of the machine.
The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning. FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketabi- lity or fitness for any other use.
- Communications protocol through the RS-232 port. The complete system is comprised of: 1 central multizone audio system unit model SAM-306, 6 tactile zone control keypads and 1 remote control for controlling the zone control keypads.
4.- INPUTS 1-6: auxiliary inputs allowing the connection of audio sources, 2 x RCA connectors. 5.- EXPANSION: input and output for connecting other multizone systems model SAM-306 in cascade. It is possible to interconnect a maximum of 3 units until you reach a maximum of 18 zones.
ZONE CONTROL KEYPAD 1.- SELECT: for selecting different options that will appear on the screen: audio source, volume adjustment and bass and treble adjustment. 2.- MUTE: to activate/deactivate the audio output for a certain zone. 3.- s/w: to increase/decrease the parameter shown on the screen: audio source selection, volume and bass and treble adjustment.
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RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL To control the system using the RS-232 port it is recommended that you use the Windows Hyperterminal application or similar applications. It must be set with the following values: - Select the corresponding COM port, press ‘Setup’ and establish the following values: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits: 8 Parity: None...
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PPUU Indicates the instruction to be carried out: -PA_ _: PA control. PA00: the PA control will not affect the zone or zones selected. PA01: the PA control will affect the zone or zones selected. -PR_ _: activation/standby control. PR00: puts the zone or zones selected in standby mode. PR01: activates the zone or zones selected.
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Finally, the start-up name of the device that appears on the control of each zone can be modified. Enter the command with the following structure: “M<New name” and press intro. Where New name enter the chosen name in 8 characters maximum. Examples of instructions: <10VO16: sets volume 16 in all the zones of the principal master unit.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SAM-306 CHARACTERISTICS Multizone audio system central unit with 6 zone controls. Can be increased to 18 zones. Allocation matrix for audio sources to speaker zones. 6 speaker zones, with highly efficient class D amplifier for each zone. 6 zone control touchpads.
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This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market. FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the delivery date and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de...
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