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- Page 1 Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fuse Rating Power Cable and Connection Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement Reporting Faults viii Pro Audio Streamer Introduction PS-SEND Audio to IP Streaming Encoder Introduction Front Panel Controls & Operation... - Page 4 The Help Box The Status Box Configuring The Pro Audio Streamer How To Use Your Pro Audio Streamers Point To Point Audio Send How To Configure an STL Stream of 44.1kHz mp3 From PS-SEND To PS-PLAY Or PS-AMP 24 Using the PS-PLAY or PS-AMP as a USB Playout System...
- Page 5 DHCP Host Name Web Server Port HTTP Proxy URL User Agent Streaming Settings Stream Check Period Check Period Limit RTP Delay USB Backup URL Behaviour Refresh Play List Fails Playback Settings Minimum And Maximum Volume Balance Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
- Page 6 Fig 3-5: PS-PLAY USB Socket. Fig 5-2: The PS-AMP Webpage. Fig 3-6: PS-PLAY Headphone Socket, Volume Control & Output Level Control. 10 Table 7-1: MPEG Quality Table. Fig 3-7: PS-PLAY Rear Panel. Table 7-2: Assured Forwarding Table. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 7: Warranty
Company. (b) In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. (c) The Company accepts liability: Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... - Page 8 (h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 9: Unpacking The Pro Audio Streamer
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design improvements or modifications, it is important to complete the warranty registration document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK, or register online at www.sonifex.co.uk/register For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the Pro Audio Streamer or on the connector on the Pro Audio Streamer. -
Page 10: Safety Information
For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and type of fuse is used. Incorrectly rated fuses could present a possible fire hazard, under equipment fault conditions. The fuse rating for Pro Audio Streamers is: 85V - 264V AC operation - 1A 5 x 20mm SB The active fuse is fitted on the outside rear panel of the unit. - Page 11 Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains power supply. Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 12: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead
SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Pro Audio Streamer from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead... -
Page 13: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement
It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge. -
Page 14: Reporting Faults
REPORTING FAULTS Reporting Faults Although this Sonifex product is manufactured to the highest standards, it is possible that minor faults may appear in the equipment over its normal lifetime. If you find any problems with the Pro Audio Streamer, please contact your Sonifex distributor, or contact Sonifex... -
Page 15: Pro Audio Streamer Introduction
INTRODUCTION Pro Audio Streamer Introduction The Pro Audio Streamers are a range of three IP to audio and audio to IP streamers which have professional analogue and digital inputs and outputs. They allow audio to be streamed around a building, wan or lan using IP audio and CAT5 cabling infrastructure. -
Page 16: Ps-Send Audio To Ip Streaming Encoder
The unit can be remote controlled via serial connection, TCP or UDP. Power to the unit is via a universal supply 85V - 264V fused IEC mains socket. Fig 2-1: PS-SEND Front Panel. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 17: Front Panel Controls & Operation
It is used to monitor the currently selected input source. The headphone output has its own volume control and has a maximum output level of Fig 2-4: PS-SEND Headphone Socket & +12dBu. Volume Control. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 18: Rear Panel Connections And Operation
S/PDIF Unbalanced Digital Input The stereo S/PDIF input is an RCA phono connector and is typically used for consumer digital audio. The S/PDIF inputs have an impedance of 75Ω. Pin: Signal Fig 2-9: PS-SEND S/PDIF Input. Ring: Screen Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 19: Toslink Unbalanced Digital Input
RS232 Serial Port This is a 9 pin D-type socket which can be used to update the firmware or send commands to the unit. The connections are as Fig 2-13: PS-SEND follows: RS-232 Serial Port. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 20: Iec Power Plug & Fuse
1 x RJ45 socket. Remote control commands can be sent via TCP or UDP as well as firmware updates. Mains Input: Filtered IEC, 85 - 264VAC, 47 - 63 Hz,10W, max Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... - Page 21 19” (W) x 5.39” (D) x 1.7” (H) Dimensions (Boxed): 58.8cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 6.8cm (H) 23” (W) x 10.6” (D) x 2.7” (H) Weight: Nett: 1.34kg Gross: 2.14kg Nett: 2.95lbs Gross: 4.7lbs Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 22: Ps-Play Ip To Audio Streaming Decoder
The unit can be remote controlled via serial connection, TCP or UDP and remote management of the unit is also possible using SNMP traps. Fig 3-1: PS-PLAY Front Panel. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 23: Front Panel Controls & Operation
PS-PLAY. Set up the playlist on the USB stick and insert it into this socket. The USB port is not fully USB 1.1 compatible and has the following limitations: Fig 3-5: PS-PLAY USB Socket. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 24: Headphone Output & Volume Control
Pin 3: Non-phase. Unbalanced Analogue Outputs The two left and right RCA outputs are unbalanced and have an impedance of <75Ω. Thay are connected as follows: Pin: Signal Ring: Screen Fig 3-9: PS-PLAY RCA Phono Analogue Outputs. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 25: Aes/Ebu Balanced Digital Output
There are two embedded indication LEDs which relay the following information: Fig 3-14: PS-PLAY ETHERNET Port. Green LED: Illuminates permanently when a Link has been established. Yellow LED: On power up, flashes periodically while waiting for a Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 26: Rs232 Serial Port
Analogue Max Output Level: 18dBu XLR balanced 8dBu RCA phono unbalanced Analogue Balanced Output <50Ω Impedance: Analogue Unbalanced Output <75Ω Impedance: Analogue Output SNR: 94dB Output THD: 0.03% Relative Interchannel Isolation 80dB (Ref FSD) (Cross Talk): Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... - Page 27 8.67” (W) x 5.39” (D) x 1.7” (H) Dimensions (Boxed): 34cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 6cm (H) 13.4” (W) x 10.6” (D) x 2.4” (H) Weight: Nett: 0.84kg Gross: 1.64kg Nett: 1.85lbs Gross: 3.6lbs Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 28: Ps-Amp Ip To Speakers Streaming Decoder
The unit is running and receiving data. Infra Red Receiver Some basic functions can be controlled by an IR-Remote which is supplied. Point the IR Receiver at this LED. Fig 4-3: PS-AMP Infra Red Receiver. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 29: Reset Button
Volume Control & Output Level Control. +12dBu. Output Level Control The O/P LEVEL button allows you to have either a FIXED level output (button depressed) or to have the output level adjustable by using the front panel VOLUME control. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 30: Speaker Terminals
The 10/100Mbit ethernet port is a metallic RJ45 with embedded LEDs which is used to connect the unit to an IP network. Any standard CAT5 cable can be used. There are two embedded indication LEDs which relay the following information: Fig 4-9: PS-AMP ETHERNET Port. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 31: Rs232 Serial Port
85-264VAC @47-63Hz, max 10W. The fuse socket is a where the anti-surge fuse 1A 20 x 5mm fuse is inserted. Please unplug the unit whenever opening this cover. Fig 4-11: PS-AMP IEC Power Plug & Fuse. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 32: Technical Specification
WMA 4.0/4.1/7/8/9 all profiles (5-384kbps) Supported Network Transport Protocols RTP - UDP HTTP - TCP Raw UDP Raw TCP SNMP - traps for remote management DHCP, BOOTP, IPZator or AUTOIP - Dynamic IP address resolution SonicIP IP Address readout Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... - Page 33 8.67” (W) x 5.39” (D) x 1.7” (H) Dimensions (Boxed): 34cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 6cm (H) 13.4” (W) x 10.6” (D) x 2.4” (H) Weight: Nett: 0.84kg Gross: 1.64kg Nett: 1.85lbs Gross: 3.6lbs Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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Page 34: Webpage Interface
WEB INTERFACE Webpage Interface The Pro Audio Streamers have a built in webpage to configure them. The following section will guide you through the process of accessing the webpage. Please read all the steps before starting the process. 1. Power the unit and connect the ethernet cable to the PC or laptop that you’ll use to access the webpage. -
Page 35: The Title Bar
A guide to using the advanced pages is provided elsewhere. Update – This allows firmware updates on the Pro Audio Streamer to be carried out. Simply click on which page you would like to select and it will load into the browser. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 36: The Data Section
Configuring The Pro Audio Streamer The next chapter contain some application notes on setting up the webpage for particular applications. Use the help box if you’re unsure what a particular function should do. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 37: How To Use Your Pro Audio Streamers
HOW TO USE YOUR PRO AUDIO STREAMER How To Use Your Pro Audio Streamers This section of the manual outlines some applications and the webpage settings for them. Point To Point Audio Send When used in conjunction with a PS-PLAY or PS-AMP, the PS-SEND can be used to transfer audio from one place to another. -
Page 38: How To Configure An Stl Stream Of 44.1Khz Mp3 From Ps-Send To Ps-Play Or Ps-Amp
USB stick and then set URL one to read from the USB playlist. You can then cycle through the different streams at your leisure with the remote control. URL2 can be set to play another playlist, which contains local tracks as a backup. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 39: Advanced
10 seconds. Once connected, the unit can be configured to have a static address by filling in the network parameters on the network page. The parameters are: Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 40: Advanced Section
To work out the bit rate for G.711 and PCM, simply multiply the number of bits (8 for G.711, 16 for PCM) by the sample rate. For example, 8kHz G.711 = 8 * 8000 = 64kBit/s. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 41: Mono Quality (Kbps)
Send on I/O – Send when an input is detected and used in conjunction with Active open/ closed and Control GPI. Stream Destination Choose how and where the audio data will be sent. Fill in the following details: Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 42: Advanced Section
Use a netmask to mask the network IP numbers which are common to all devices on the subnet e.g. for a class c network where the first three numbers are common to all devices, use 255.255.255.0. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 43: Gateway Ip Address
If sending using GPI/O and using the RTP transport protocol, the closure of the selected GPI on the PS-SEND can be sent to the receiving PS-PLAY or PS-AMP unit, and the relay contacts on that unit are closed. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 44: Trigger Level
The field comprises of eight bits, two of which are unused. This leaves 6 bits of data which is divided as follows: Bit 7-5 – Precedence Set the precedence of the datagram using the following values: 000(0) – Routine 001(1) – Priority 010(2) – Immediate Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 45: Snmp Settings
This feature only works on the analogue inputs. Trap Target IP Address Enter the IP address of the trap target destination. Low Audio Level The lower limit of the audio, before a trap is triggered. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 46: High Audio Level
The user name can be left blank. Enter 25 characters to erase the password. Ice/Shoutcast Enter up to 24 characters for Icecast or Shoutcast server authentication. Enter 25 characters to erase the password. Listening Use this option to protect your stream. Choose “not protected” for access to all. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 47: Ps-Play/Ps-Amp
The last recorded amount of bytes used in the buffer. There are 64k available. Channel Output Values Last recorded output values in dB. GPO Relay Contact The reports whether the Relay is in the open or closed position. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 48: Basic Settings
The device can save up to three files on the USB drive. If shuffle is turned on, then a file called “shuffle.txt” will be saved on to the device. If this file ID is present on the disk, the content will always shuffle. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 49: Other Play List Types
In this scenario again, just cut the http:/host.com:15634 into a URL on the PS-PLAY web page. Some radio websites provide a winamp stream file which will typically be in the form of a .pls file. Download the file and edit as necessary. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 50: Http://Url Syntax
Shuffle the order of items in a play list, by turning on. If shuffle.txt is already present on a USB stick and the play list is being played from the USB stick, it will shuffle regardless of this setting. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 51: Usb Autoplay
The PS- PLAY and PS-AMP can connect to the internet through a proxy server for http functionality. User Agent When connecting to a HTTP/IceCast/Shoutcast server a user agent string is sent. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 52: Streaming Settings
Play List Fails If playing from a play list, the URL can be set to fail if one item in the list fails or if the all the items in the play list fail. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 53: Priority Stream Settings
Change the function of the Reset button to give additional physical control of the unit. The functions are: Device Reset – Pressing the button will reset the unit. No Action – This disables the button Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... -
Page 54: Control Output 1
The user name can be left blank. Old/New Password These are visible while a password is set. Enter the old and new passwords, then submit (max. 25 characters). Leave the new box blank to clear password protection. Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook... - Page 55 NOTES Pro Audio Streamers User Handbook...
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