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9. Do not place flame sources such as lighted candles on the device. 10. DO NOT use the device at altitudes above 2000 m. 11. DO NOT use the device in tropical environment. 12. DO NOT use this amplifier if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken. nnounce by Simpleway...
IMPROPER OR MISSING GROUND CONNECTION. CONTACT THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO VERIFY THESE FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF SAFETY AND, IN CASE OF DOUBT, REQUIRE AN ACCURATE CHECK BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. nnounce by Simpleway...
2x terminal block connectors with 4 positions • 2x terminal block connectors with 6 positions • 1x terminal block connectors with 8 positions Optional accessories • Optional: Connection plate with 4 screws for rack mounting in pair nnounce by Simpleway...
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9. GPIO - Control • 70V / 100V inputs/output • switched 10. LAN A with PoE • 11. LAN B with PoE The product sticker on the bottom of the device contains the MAC address required for device pairing. nnounce by Simpleway...
Use a computer with an Internet browser and search for your ampnode4 device by typing the URL https://ampnode4- and the last 6 digits of the MAC address of your device, which you can find on the product sticker of your device. nnounce by Simpleway...
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5. Enter credentials into the nnounce configuration user interface: IMPORTANT: Default credentials are admin/simpleway. Change default password upon the first login. Now you are able to access the configuration settings of the device and continue with interface configuration. Interface Settings After login into the nnounce configuration UI, establish a connection between your new amplifier and your network.
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NOTE: Navigate backwards or cancel your steps with the Back function in your browser. A. Navigate in the left- hand Menu to Interfaces section You can preconfigure two LANs A and B, see rear panel ports. B. Configure the interface in the Manual mode or Auto mode (DHCP). nnounce by Simpleway...
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DHCP server. Click on the Save changes button to confirm the configuration. D. Advanced slider allows you to insert an advanced configuration. • CIDR notation. Click on the Save changes button to confirm the configuration. nnounce by Simpleway...
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In the previous chapter you connected your ampnode4 amplifier to the network via a standard ethernet cable. To add your new device to the Q-SYS audio network, it should consist of: • Q-SYS Core and further Q-SYS peripherals, • Windows-based computer for Q-SYS designer network setup, not required for runtime operation, • Gigabit Ethernet Switch. nnounce by Simpleway...
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IMPORTANT: Configuration from the Q-SYS designer is auto populated to the nnounce configuration UI and thus your ampnode4 device. 1. The nnounce ampnode4 plugin for Q-SYS designer can be obtained from: a. Q-SYS designer Asset manager, b. nnounce webpage in the Download center - https://www.nnounce.com/download-center.
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Unit Id – number your device, it is important to assign a unique number, we recommend ascending numbering of your nnounce devices. IMPORTANT: The number is further used for stream configuration. • Show Debug – set level of debug mode. nnounce by Simpleway...
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8. Upon successful connection, the status field will show OK. Stream Configuration Create an AES67 stream in the Q-SYS designer. First select the component and then configure it in the ampnode4 plugin. 1. Add the stream component to your Q-SYS design: nnounce by Simpleway...
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1. The multicast address is filled in automatically. In the Basic mode the Pattern is the IPv4 first and second byte and the last number is your ampnode4 Unit ID. NOTE: This field is editable but prefilled, changes are visible in the stream IP address fields. nnounce by Simpleway...
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DSP designer. Manual changes by the user are overwritten with the default design after reconnecting to the WebSocket. The Network Streams section shows the streams as configured in the Q-SYS designer. IMPORTANT: Do not make any changes in the nnounce configuration UI - DSP Designer and Network Stream - to avoid malfunction. nnounce by Simpleway...
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IMPORTANT: When using RTP streams, Q-SYS is limited to 2-channel transmitters. The advanced mode allows you to configure multiple TX components to use all 4 analog inputs/outputs of ampnode4. 1. Open the Streams Configuration section of your ionode4 plugin. IMPORTANT: No values are auto filled in. nnounce by Simpleway...
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NOTE: Please do all network stream changes in the Q-SYS designer to avoid any misalignments. • TX stream – transmits audio to other devices, output. • RX stream – receives audio from other devices, input. Example of network stream configuration in nnounce configuration UI: nnounce by Simpleway...
IMPORTANT: Please use the supplied connectors for audio and logic connections. Option: Stand-alone Stick the 4 anti-scratch rubber feet to your device. A. Turn your device upside down. B. Take the rubber feet and stick them to the corners of the device. nnounce by Simpleway...
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1. a single unit or 2. as a pair of units attached to each other. 1. Single Two brackets are used to mount a single ampnode4 unit: A. Remove the two front screws from the side of the device. nnounce by Simpleway...
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(use the smaller holes). Use the same screws to attach the bracket to the device. C. Repeat the above steps for the other side of the device. D. Your device is ready to be rack-mounted. nnounce by Simpleway...
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C. Place the bracket on the device side as shown in the picture. Use the same screws to attach the bracket to the device. Repeat this step for the second device. nnounce by Simpleway...
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E. Attach the two devices together with the connection plate using 4 screws. F. Your devices are ready to be mounted in your rack. nnounce by Simpleway...
Firmware update of your ampnode4 device is available in the Maintenance section. The installation file is provided by the nnounce support team. A. Navigate to the Maintenance section in the left menu. Click on the Update new button in the Firmware update part. nnounce by Simpleway...
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NN_USER_GUIDE_ampnode4_2.0_inprogress.docx B. Drag and drop or select the file provided by the nnounce support team. C. Start installing the firmware update. D. Wait for the installation process to complete. E. After successful completion login screen is displayed. nnounce by Simpleway...
210 mm (W) x 275 mm (D) x 40 mm (H) 2 700 g without mounting kit Accessories Mounting kit CONTACT Simpleway North America Headquarters: Simpleway Europe a.s. Address: Address: 1621 Central Avenue Na Okraji 335/42 Cheyenne, Wyoming Prague 6...
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