Kramer 906 User Manual

6.6w per channel stereo audio amplifier
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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:
906
6.6W Per Channel Stereo Audio Amplifier

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Preliminary USER MANUAL Model: 6.6W Per Channel Stereo Audio Amplifier...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your 906 Amplifier Connecting the 906 Amplifier Connect the 10V CONTROL Port to an External Controller Connecting a PC Connecting the 906 via the Ethernet Port Operating the 906 Using the Front Panel Buttons Using Serial Commands Using the Embedded Web Server...
  • Page 3 Contents Figures Figure 1: 906 Amplifier Figure 2: Connecting the 906 Audio Amplifier Figure 3: Connecting the 10V CONTROL Terminal Block Connector Figure 4: Connecting to a PC Figure 5: Local Area Properties Window Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 5: Quick Start

    Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 6: Overview

    • Via the Ethernet using the embedded Web server • Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter The 906 is housed in a Kramer MegaTOOLS™ enclosure and is fed by a 12V DC power supply. To achieve the best performance: •...
  • Page 7: Your 906 Amplifier

    Your 906 Amplifier Figure 1 Table 1 define the 906. Figure 1: 906 Amplifier Table 1: 906 Amplifier Functions Feature Function INPUT 1 L RCA Connector Connect to the left unbalanced stereo analog audio source 1 INPUT 1 R RCA Connector...
  • Page 8: Connecting The 906 Amplifier

    Turn to raise or lower the selected audio feature PROGRAM USB Connector For factory use only Connecting the 906 Amplifier To connect the 906, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following: 1. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, the unbalanced stereo audio output of a DVD player) to the L and R INPUT 1 RCA connectors.
  • Page 9: Connect The 10V Control Port To An External Controller

    Connecting the 906 Amplifier Figure 2: Connecting the 906 Audio Amplifier Connect the 10V CONTROL Port to an External Controller You can connect the 906 10V CONTROL terminal block connector to a controller (for example, the Kramer RC-63A) as illustrated in Figure...
  • Page 10: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting the 906 Amplifier Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the 906 via the RS-232 terminal block connector. To connect a PC to a 906 unit, connect the RS-232 terminal block connector on the 906 unit to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC, see...
  • Page 11: Figure 5: Local Area Properties Window

    Connecting the 906 Amplifier Figure 5: Local Area Properties Window 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window appears: Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 5. Click Use the following IP address and enter the IP address and Subnet mask shown above.
  • Page 12: Operating The 906

    For an explanation of all control commands, see section Using the Embedded Web Server You can remotely operate the 906 using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection (see section 5.3). To be able to do so, you must use a supported Web browser;...
  • Page 13: Figure 7: Java Test Page Success Message

    If you do not see the success message, follow the instructions on the page • Load and enable Java • Enable Javascript in your browser Make sure that your PC is connected via the Ethernet connection to the 906 (see section 5.3) and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser.
  • Page 14: Figure 9: Loading The Embedded Web Server

    Operating the 906 Figure 9: Loading the Embedded Web Server 3. Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following window appears: Figure 10: First Time Security Warning 4. Click Run. The 906 Control Window opens (see Figure 11):...
  • Page 15: Figure 11: The 906 Control Window

    Operating the 906 Figure 11: The 906 Control Window 5. To choose the desired input, click on Input 1 or Input 2 (see Figure 12). Each input has its own set of audio adjustments. 6. To adjust each function, click and hold each slider and drag to the right to increase or to the left to decrease the shown value.
  • Page 16: Figure 12: Control Settings

    8. To change the Ethernet settings, click the Settings tab at the top of the Control Window. The Ethernet settings display (see Figure 13): Figure 13: Ethernet Settings 9. Make any necessary changes and click Save to save the settings. 10. To return to the Control Window, click 906 under the Kramer logo.
  • Page 17: Using The Rc-Ir3 Infrared Remote Controller

    1 Loudness, bass, mid, treble and balance adjustments are not adjustable using the IR remote 2 From the Kramer Web site www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The firmware is installed using the P3K software that is also available from the Kramer Web site KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications 906 technical specifications are shown in Table Table 3: 906 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 1 unbalanced stereo audio input on RCA connectors; 1 balanced stereo audio input on a 5-pin terminal block connector OUTPUTS: 1 speaker stereo audio output on a 4-pin terminal block connector...
  • Page 19: 906 Commands In Protocol 3000

    HyperTerminal Application) and uses a data rate of 115200 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. This section describes all commands sent to the 906. For an explanation of the syntax and use of Protocol 3000, see section 9.10.
  • Page 20: Basic Routing Commands

    906 Commands in Protocol 3000 Basic Routing Commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio only AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …RESULT Short form: A IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … Switch audio only AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …RESULT Short form: A IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …...
  • Page 21: Identification Commands

    Numeric value of present audio processing stage. For example: ‘0’ for input level, ‘1’ for pre-amplifier, ‘2’ for amplifier (OUT) etc. CHANNEL = Input or Output # VOLUME / BASS / TREBLE / MID_RANGE = Audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values. ++ increase current value, -- decrease current value.
  • Page 22: Network Setting Commands

    906 Commands in Protocol 3000 Network Setting Commands Command Syntax Response Set IP address NET-IP IP_ADDRESS NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT Short form: NTIP Read IP address NET-IP? NET-IP IP_ADDRESS Short form: NTIP? Read MAC address NET-MAC? NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS Short form: NTMC...
  • Page 23: Protocol 3000 Syntax

    * Machine factory settings commands are not for public knowledge. Reference is only for internal implementation 9.10 Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 is used to control the 906 via an RS-232 connection using a PC, touch screen, other serial controller or RC type controller.
  • Page 24: Command Terms

    9.10.3 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter , press the Enter key.
  • Page 25: Command Forms

    906 Commands in Protocol 3000 For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers like Crestron, some characters require special coding (such as, /X##). Refer to the controller manual. 9.10.4 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing.
  • Page 26 1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
  • Page 27 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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