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Audio Authority SF-16M Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 SF-16M 16-Channel Digital Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Firmware Version

    1/7/11 D Update fuse legend 2/18/11 E New ETL mark, part dimensions 3/21/11 New ETL information SF-16M 16-Channel Digital Matrix Amplifier Firmware version 1.4.0. SF-16M Serial Number Date of Purchase / Installation Custom Installer Telephone Number This product has been tested by an accredited laboratory and meets the provisions of FCC 47 CFR Part 15.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    • Un service d’entretien est necéssaire quand l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement en suivant les consignes d’utilisation, quand le cordon the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does d’alimentation ou sa fiche sont endommagés, quand des objets sont not operate normally, or has been dropped. tombés dans l’appareil, quand du liquide y a étè renversé, ou quand l’appareil a étè exposé à la pluie ou à l’eau. SF-16M Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Limited Warranty ........35 Audio Authority and the Double-A Symbol are registered trademarks of Audio Authority Corp. Copyright 2012, all rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Provides a mixture of consumer and pro audio sources such as MP3 players, audio streaming devices, microphones, audio mixers, paging microphones and more • FlexPort modules can be located up to 500 feet away from the SF-16M giving flexibility in audio source placement Control Interfaces •...

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    SYSTEM ETHERNET OVERRIDE TRIGGER UNIT ID LINK SPEED Audio Authority® Corp. • 2048 Mercer Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 USA Model SF-16M 16-Channel Matrix Amplifier PDF User Manual 800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.com 4002715 ETL LISTED CONFORMS RS-232 IN DB25 AUDIO INPUT...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    4. Set up the SF-16M using the PC configuration software* (or with the front panel for basic setup). 5. Recommended: connect a control system via the Ethernet, RS-232 or IR ports of the SF-16M. Program your control system using SF-16M serial commands (listed on page 29) or IR codes*.

  • Page 10: Connections

    100-120V~ 1125 SF-16M units may be linked together to create systems up to 64 outputs (see page 15 for hookup details). The DB-25 Replace Fu ports streamline this type of expanstion, and also serve as a connection from other Audio Authority matrix systems.
  • Page 11 UNIT ID FlexPort Cat 5 Audio Inputs FLEXPORT LINK The SF-16M includes two FlexPort Cat 5 inputs that accept a variety of pro and consumer SPEED Audio Aut audio sources via optional FlexPort audio modules. See Appendix A for a detailed overview of all FlexPort modules and system configuration.
  • Page 12 OUTPUT 1 can be connected in parallel onto a single SF-16M amplifier output without sacrificing performance (Figure 7). Do not connect multiple 6 ohm or 4 ohm speakers to one SF-16M output, and do STEREO ZONE 1 STEREO ZONE 2 not connect multiple speakers wired in series.

  • Page 13: Ethernet Port

    701-13303B RS-232 Port The DB-9 “Serial In” port of the SF-16M can be connected to virtually any third party RS-232 controller using a straight- thru serial cable. Allows 2-way communications for control and feedback. Commands are listed on page 29.
  • Page 14 Microphone 1 input. When the partition closes to create individual rooms, a partition wall contact closure (Override 2 in the example) triggers the SF-16M to switch the speakers in Room B to microphone 2. When the partition wall opens, the SF-16M returns to its default audio input.
  • Page 15 SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Connecting Multiple SF-16M Chassis Up to four SF-16M units can be linked to function as a 64 output system. In Figure 14, the maximum number of input channels is 20; 16 inputs via RCA or DB-25, and four shared Flexport channels. Units are linked using the loop out con- nections for FlexPort Audio, DB-25 Audio, IR, Serial and System Trigger inputs (Figure 13).

  • Page 16: Operation And Basic Configuration (Front Panel Menu)

    This button toggles through four brightness levels for the display and key lights. After a set period of time (adjustable using the front panel or the SF-16M PC configurator), the display enters a screen saver mode (dark). The power and button lights remain on.
  • Page 17 Shutdown prevents any permanent damage to the chip and gives it time to cool down. • Overtemp – the output stage is getting too hot. The SF-16M turns down the output by 3dB at this point in order to prevent shutdown.
  • Page 18 Input > Gain Levels All input channels are listed on the left and the meter displays input levels from -20 to 0 dB. The last line allows all input gains to be set in one action. SF-16M Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 19 (shown by an asterisk at the end of the bar). 4. If the level is low, turn up the SF-16M input gain, just until it clips. 5. If the device has no output volume control and it is clipping, turn the gain down.

  • Page 20: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults If you need to clear all the settings in the SF-16M and return it to default values, use the Factory Defaults command. The only way to restore custom settings is if you have an archive saved on a USB drive or computer hard disk.

  • Page 21: Advanced Configuration (Pc Utility)

    Ethernet, or a USB drive via File Mode (in File SONAFLEX The following settings can only be VIDEO Mode, you must export it from the SF-16M onto a USB drive configured using Ethernet/serial TUTORIALS first). commands or the PC setup utility •...
  • Page 22 Contact Closures AppleTV, or audio mixer. Audio override can be triggered by two contact closure inputs on the back of the SF-16M, as well as specific serial and IR commands. Up to 10 audio override configurations can be set up per SF-16M, plus FlexPort overrides (see FlexPort Manual).
  • Page 23 The levels may be set from -10db through +10db. Bass and treble controls are not available on an output when Advanced DSP is enabled. Activate loudness for intelligibility at low volumes. SF-16M Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide...

  • Page 24: Control Interfaces (Using Ethernet, Rs-232 And Ir)

    Follow the instructions for the controller of your choice using the serial settings below, and/or Ethernet settings acces- sible via the SF-16M front panel menu. Serial commands (listed on page 29), are used for telnet or serial control. Control4 SDDP is available for seamless Ethernet integration.
  • Page 25 Once a connection is established, a telnet program such as Hyper Terminal, Teraterm, PuTTY etc, must be used to connect to the device. Enter the IP address of the SF-16M and leave the default port (23) to connect. Once connected, standard serial commands can be issued in an identical manner to serial control.

  • Page 26: Flexport Audio Transmitters

    FlexPort audio modules provide up to four additional audio inputs (2 per FlexPort input) to each SF-16M. FlexPort mod- ules connect via Cat 5 cable to the SF-16M and accept a wide variety of pro and consumer audio sources. All FlexPort modules can be located up to 500 feet from the SF-16M and include mounting points for either surface or in-wall mounting in an “open ended”...
  • Page 27 CHANNEL DUAL M MONO 1 GAIN MONO 2 FlexPort Bus Out - Connects via Cat 5 to a SF-16M “FlexPort In” or in daisy SWITCH chain configurations to the “Bus In” of an additional FPM (See for audio INPUT LINE...

  • Page 28: Updating Firmware

    FlexPort Module “Override” Button SONAFLEX VIDEO The purpose of the front panel override button is to switch designated SF-16M outputs to a FPM input. TUTORIALS Learn more: www.audioauthority.com/sonaflex_tips. A typical example is an audio mixer, connected to a FPM-X in a conference room. When the override button is pressed, designated outputs switch over to the audio mixer for the duration of the override.

  • Page 29: Serial And Ethernet Commands

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  • Page 35: Specifications

    Audio Authority guarantees that we will repair or replace the defective product at no cost. Freight charges for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority (Ground service only). A copy of the invoice from an Authorized Re-seller showing the item number, serial number, and date of purchase (proof-of-purchase) must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in-warranty claim.
  • Page 36 2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1071 USA Phone: 859-233-4599 • Fax: 859-233-4510 Customer Toll-Free USA & Canada: 800-322-8346 www.audioauthority.com • support@audioauthority.com v 1.4.0 752-607 20130820...

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