Altinex MULTITASKER MT108-103 User Manual

Altinex 1-in, 4-out balanced stereo audio distribution amplifier with output control user's guide
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MULTITASKER
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0162-003
MT108-103
1-IN, 4-OUT BALANCED STEREO AUDIO
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER
WITH OUTPUT CONTROL
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 ® MULTITASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0162-003 MT108-103 1-IN, 4-OUT BALANCED STEREO AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER WITH OUTPUT CONTROL USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS... 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP ...5 DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ...6 INSTALLING YOUR MT108-103 ... 7 OPERATION ... 7 RS-232 CONTROL...7 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ...8 COMMAND ORGANIZATION ...8 BASIC COMMANDS ...8 FEEDBACK CONTROL ...9...
  • Page 3: Precautions / Safety Warnings

    Please read this manual carefully before using your MT108-103 and keep it handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT108-103 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
  • Page 4: About Your Mt108-103

    Each card requires only a single slot in the MultiTasker enclosure. The MT108-103 also has the ability to turn its outputs on or off independently using RS-232 commands sent to the MultiTasker from a control system or from the enclosure’s front panel keys.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 400-0162-003 MULTITASKER TOP RETAINER SCREW POWER/SIGNAL PRESENT LED AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO OUTPUTS BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW...
  • Page 6: Application Diagrams

    MULTITASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAMS DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP 400-0162-003...
  • Page 7: Diagram 2: Internal View

    DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW SIGNAL DETECT INPUT BALANCED LEFT & RIGHT 5-pin TERM. BLK. ON/OFF CONTROL 400-0162-003 POWER MULTITASKER OUTPUTS BALANCED LEFT & RIGHT 5-pin TERM. BLK. OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4...
  • Page 8: Installing Your Mt108-103

    Identify the slot number and note that it is for RS-232 control. Step 3. Slide the MT108-103 into an available slot in the MultiTasker enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT108-103 fits into place.
  • Page 9: Description Of Commands

    Command Format: [VERCn] Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Example: An MT108-103 card is in slot 4. Send the command [VERC4], and the system will return feedback similar to the following: [MT108-103 690-0127-009 C04]...
  • Page 10: Feedback Control

    Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Example: In order to display the RS-232 commands available for the MT108-103 card in slot 4, send the command [HELPC4]. The commands along with a brief description will be displayed.
  • Page 11 Command Format: [?Cn] Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Example: The MT108-103 in slot 4 has Outputs 1-3 turned on and the remaining output is disabled. Send the command [?C4] to receive feedback status similar to the following.
  • Page 12: Card Control

    = Output no. (m = # from 1 to 4) Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Example: There is an MT108-103 card in slot 4. All of the outputs are off. 1) [ON1C4]: Turns on only Output 1 of C4.
  • Page 13: Id Commands

    = Output no. (m = # from 1 to 4) Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) = Path Example: There are two MT108-103 cards, C6 and C7. Disable Output 1 of C6 and Output 3 of C7 simultaneously using the following commands: [OFF1C6P]...
  • Page 14 Command Format: [RSI] Example: Send the command [RSI] to the system with Unit ID 0. The card in slot 1 will have ID 1, the card in slot 2 will have ID 2, and so on. If the card in slot 1 is then moved to slot 4, the card ID will then be 4.
  • Page 15: Group Commands

    Up to 8 groups (G1-G8) may be defined. These commands apply to all cards, not only the MT108-103. 23. [WR] This command adds cards to a group. In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards,...
  • Page 16: Summary Of Commands

    Display group members 400-0162-003 MULTITASKER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied MT108-103; however, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 LED IS NOT LIT Cause 1: Card cage is not plugged in.
  • Page 17: Sound Distortion

    If there is still no sound, see Solution 2 Solution 2: Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level. If there is still no sound, call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 8.3 SOUND DISTORTION Cause 1: The source level is above 1V p-p.

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