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Gentner XAP 800 Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Audioconferencing System AP 8 0 Enter Enter Meter Meter Mic On Mic On -4 -4 -4 -4 Installation & Operation Manual Perfect Communication through Technology, Service, and Education. ®...
  • Page 2 Gentner Part No. 800-151-101 June 2001 (Rev. 1.0) ©2001 Gentner Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Gentner Communications Corporation. Printed in the United States of America.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Add XAP 800 Unit to Current Site Button ....... . .
  • Page 4 Step 1. Establish a XAP 800 Site ........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary ..........167 Warranty, Compliance, and Safety Information .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    In its most simple form, the XAP 800 is a mic mixing matrix. As such, all mic-mixing parameters can be customized and any input or combination of inputs can be routed to any output or combination of outputs.
  • Page 8 PC via one of the two RS- 485 ports or through the RS-232 port. If you have questions about the installation or use of the XAP 800 which aren’t answered in this manual, please contact us at: Phone: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) or 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 9: Installation And Setup

    Equipment included with XAP 800 unit Check to ensure that the equipment shown above was received with your shipment. Inspect the shipment for damage. Gentner Communications is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. You must make claims directly with the carrier.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    2 3 4 Figure 1. Front Panel 1. LCD This display is for XAP 800 setup in conjunction with the four associated front-panel buttons [2, 3, and 4]. Baud rate and flow control must be configured from the front panel; see the LCD Menu Tree on page 10 for the location of these in the menu system.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Control Panel. Power is supplied through the RS-485 ports to the remote Control Panels from the XAP 800. This power is limited to a total of 300mA at 15 volts for Figure 4. Inputs 1-8 each connector. Over-current protection is provided on the +15V pins to prevent damage in the event of shorting.
  • Page 12 Nominal level is 0dBu. 7. Expansion Bus In This RJ-45 connector (see Figures 2 and 10) is used for connecting additional XAP 800 units. The first XAP 800 unit in the local Expansion Bus network must have the EXPANSION BUS IN connector terminated with an Expansion Bus terminator.

  • Page 13: Installation

    A mixer group by default. PA Adapt/Acoustic Echo Cancellation Reference Buses E1-E4 Allows an input from a XAP 800 to reference an output on another linked XAP 800. See PA Adapt and AEC Reference on page 43 for more information.
  • Page 14 The last XAP 800 unit’s Expansion Bus Out connector is terminated with an Expansion Bus terminator. The LEDs will flash if there is a device ID conflict. Each XAP 800 on the network should have a unique device ID (see Step 3 – Device ID).
  • Page 15 Once your physical Expansion Bus is established (and if you have more than one XAP 800 at a site), you need to set up unique Expansion Bus Device ID numbers for each XAP 800 on the network. As shipped from the factory, all XAP 800s default as Device ID 0.

  • Page 16: Lcd Programming

    G-Ware software. See Chapter 3: XAP 800 G-Ware Software for more information. When power is applied to the XAP 800, the LCD panel will first read INITIALIZING. If an error is displayed, contact technical support. When initialization is complete, “XAP 800” is displayed on the top line and “Unit 0”...
  • Page 17 Unit ID Firmware Version Security There are two aspects to XAP 800 security (see the System-Level LCD Parameters figure at right): locking the front panel and the passcode. System-Level LCD Parameters Lock Panel Locking.
  • Page 18 800 memory for active use. Device ID The XAP 800’s device ID is set from this menu. There are eight device ID selections to choose from (0–7). Select the network position you wish to use. Within a single site, you must designate different device ID numbers for each XAP 800 unit.
  • Page 19 Flow Control Flow Control (hardware) Enable Modem The Flow Control options are On and Off. The XAP 800 will use the RTS Clear Password and CTS pins on the port to regulate the transmission and reception of data. When None is selected, the XAP 800 ignores flow control, making RS-232-Level LCD Parameters the connected device ensure that data is not lost.
  • Page 20 On page 15 is a Meter Reference Point diagram. It shows where the meter pick-up points are in the signal path through the XAP 800. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...
  • Page 21 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • METER REFERENCE POINT DIAGRAM TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 22: Operation

    LCD panel on the front of the unit, as discussed in the LCD Programming section (page 10). A remote controller can be used to operate the XAP 800, but is not necessary. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 23: G-Ware Software

    Disk Copy program in the following way: After installing G-Ware, go to the Windows Start menu, select Programs, then Gentner G-Ware, then Create Install Floppy Disks. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete creation of the floppy disks.

  • Page 24: Installation Procedure

    Products CD into the CD-ROM drive. To select an alternate desti- nation directory, click If the Autorun feature is enabled on the PC, the Gentner Welcome Browse and use the window opens. Click the Software tab to continue setup. Two drop- Choose Directory window to find down tabs appear—AP-Ware and G-Ware.
  • Page 25 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INSTALL ATION 5. The Select Program Folder window shows which Program Folder starts the G-Ware software. Select Program Folder Window 6. Click Next. The Install Summary window shows the current install settings. 7. Click Next to begin installation. After a few moments, a window appears indicating that installation is complete.

  • Page 26: G-Ware Main Screen

    G-Ware Software Configuration G-Ware Main Screen G-Ware is the configuration software for the XAP 800. Virtually every parameter of the XAP 800’s operation is programmed with G-Ware. When you complete the software installation described on the previous pages, launch G-Ware by going to the Start menu, selecting Gentner G- Ware, then G-Ware - Main Program.

  • Page 27: Create New Site

    Create New Site Whenever a mouse click is You should begin G-Ware configuration of your XAP 800 by clicking on the indicated in this Create New Site button. This opens the Site Properties — New Site/General Tab manual, it refers to the window.
  • Page 28 Flow Control set to Hardware). Ensure that the appropriate connections are made on the rear of the XAP 800. If you plan to use a modem, select the Use Modem box and enter the phone number, initialization string, and reset string.

  • Page 29: Adding A Xap 800 Unit To A Site

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • ADDING A XAP 800 UNIT TO A SITE Adding a XAP 800 Unit to a Site The next step is to add a XAP 800 unit to the site setup you’ve created. This step also applies to adding a Gentner PSR1212, using the corresponding PSR1212 toolbar button.
  • Page 30 (how many minutes of standby until the unit locks). The range is from 0-15 minutes; 5 minutes is the default. If the unit is in the “Lock When Timed Out” mode, the XAP 800’s panel will lock if no panel buttons are depressed during the designated amount of time.
  • Page 31 G-WARE SOFT WARE • MATRIX SELECTION WINDOW G-Ware Flow Screen G-Ware Flow Screen The G-Ware Flow Screen is the main access window for G-Ware’s features and functions. Simply move the cursor over the button you wish to select or label you wish to edit, then click. When you click on a button, the window for the selected item opens while leaving the G-Ware Flow Screen open in the background.

  • Page 32: Pull-Down Menus

    Print Preview to view a preview of the report or Print to print the report(s). 1 XAP 800 Site 1.psr, 2 XAP 800 Site 2.psr, etc. are sites created in G-Ware, and are named whatever names you have assigned to them.

  • Page 33: Units Menu

    Add opens the Unit Properties—New Unit window so you can add a XAP 800 unit to a site. This window can also be opened with the Add XAP 800 Unit to Current Site toolbar button. See page 23 for more information about adding a XAP 800 unit to a site.

  • Page 34: Connect Menu

    Then click Run to initiate the macro. Compare Utility opens the Document Compare Utility window. This window allows you to compare information between two XAP 800 sites, two units, or a site and a unit. See page 69 for more information.

  • Page 35: Copy Menu (Right Mouse Click)

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • COPY MENU Copy Menu (Right Mouse Click) In most areas of G-Ware software, right-clicking the mouse opens the Copy Menu. There are various versions of this menu, which are customized to help you configure G-Ware based on where you are in the application.

  • Page 36: Add Psr1212 Unit To Current Site Button

    23. Add XAP 800 Unit to Current Site Button The Add a XAP 800 to a Site button opens the Unit Properties—New Unit window, where you configure device ID and modem settings. Adding a unit to a site is covered in detail on page 23.

  • Page 37: Command Strings Button

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS Command Strings Button The Command Strings button opens the Command String window, where you enter command strings through the RS-232 port to execute functions such as increasing volume. Command Strings Button Execute a Preset Button The Execute a Preset button opens the Execute Preset window, where you select the saved preset you wish to run.

  • Page 38: Signal Generator Button

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS Signal Generator Button The Signal Generator button opens the Signal Generator window. The signal generator allows the XAP 800 to generate test audio signals for sound system calibration. See page 67 for more information. Signal Generator Button...

  • Page 39: Message Log Button

    This window allows you to sample and compare configuration Compare Utility Button information between two XAP 800 sites, two XAP 800 units, or a site and a unit. See page 69 for more information. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 40: G-Ware Matrix

    G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window Unit Data Light: This indicator illuminates in many windows of G-Ware to indicate the status of the particular XAP 800 unit selected. It displays various colors, based on the conditions listed below. Site Data Light: This indicator illuminates various colors to indicate the status of a system of linked XAP 800 units, based on the conditions listed below.

  • Page 41: Cross Point Attenuation

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • CROSS POINT ATTENUATION Note the yellow gated, blue non-gated, and green cross point boxes in As you move the cursor the Routing Key box (matrix area). Repeated clicking on any box in the over the Input, Expansion matrix (except the black boxes) alternately highlights the box as Bus, Processor, and Output selected for the following configurations: yellow (gated;...

  • Page 42: Matrix Report

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • MATRIX REPORT Matrix Report When you finish configuring a matrix in G-Ware, you can print a detailed report of the matrix by right-clicking in the Routing Key to open the Cross Point Menu, then selecting Print Matrix. This opens the Matrix Report window.

  • Page 43: Inputs 1-8 Configuration

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • INPUTS 1-8 Inputs 1-8 Configuration To configure inputs 1-8, click the In 1-8 button on the matrix screen or Inputs 1-8 on the Flow Screen. This opens the Inputs 1-8 configuration window. G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window, In 1-8 Button Inputs 1-8 Click a blank area in the Input 1-8 panel area to adjust the parameters...
  • Page 44 P Pwr (Phantom Power) toggles the phantom power on and off. in the AGC/SL window reflect RMS Phantom power is an auxiliary power source to power certain types of values. microphones. The XAP 800’s phantom power voltage is 24VDC. Default is On. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...
  • Page 45 G-WARE SOFT WARE • NOISE CANCELLER AEC opens the Acoustic Echo Canceller window. To enable the acoustic echo canceller, click Enabled, then select the PA Adapt/AEC Reference output you wish to use. If you select an Expansion Bus reference, the Define PA Adapt/AEC Expansion Bus Ref window opens so you can identify which Expansion Bus and output you wish to use as the AEC’s reference.
  • Page 46 Q, or Quality factor, selects the ratio of the center frequency divided by the bandwidth. Q reflects an inverse relationship to the bandwidth, and adjusts from .02:1 to 40:1 on the XAP 800. Bandwidth establishes the difference between the upper and lower points of a filter’s audio passband.
  • Page 47 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTERS The Table View button toggles between the Filter Graph and the Filter Table views of the Inputs 1-8 Filter window. The Filter Table view displays the active filter, filter type, center frequency, gain, Q, and bandwidth parameters of the graph window, but in a table format. You can modify these settings in the Filter Table view.
  • Page 48 Auto Gate prevents a mic from gating on until audio is present at the mic. The XAP 800 determines to gate the mic on or off based on the gate ratio, hold time, off attenuation, and ambient levels you set in the Gate configuration window.
  • Page 49 12dB. Ambient Level manually sets the background noise level upon which the XAP 800 bases gating protocols. This is used only if the Adaptive Ambient feature isn’t used. The range is from -80 to 0dB. Default is Off. Decay Rate determines how fast a channel gates off after the hold time expires.
  • Page 50 G-WARE SOFT WARE • GATING PARAMETERS elsewhere on an Expansion Bus system, the Define PA Adapt Expansion Bus Reference window appears. From this window, select the unit and output you desire. See PA Adaptive Mode on page 43 for more information.
  • Page 51 G-WARE SOFT WARE • GAIN STRUCTURE climb into the red zone. This setting will ensure that the XAP 800 maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio without clipping the signal. Adjust the green and yellow minimum and maximum arrow sliders on the Fine gain control to establish upper and lower gain limits for this input.

  • Page 52: Inputs 9-12 Configuration

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • INPUTS 9-12 Inputs 9-12 Configuration Configure Inputs 9-12 by clicking In 9-12 in the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window, In 9-12 Button Input 9-12 Configuration Window Select the input you wish to modify, then configure each parameter. These controls operate the same as those for Inputs 1-8, including the procedure for labeling each input.

  • Page 53: From Expansion Bus Labeling

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • FROM EXPANSION BUS L ABELING Right-clicking anywhere in the window opens the Copy menu, which allows you to copy and paste all of the Input 9 settings, for example, to other inputs. To do so, click Copy, then select the input you wish to apply the settings to.

  • Page 54: From Processing Configuration

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • FROM PROCESSING From Processing Configuration Begin by clicking From Processing in the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. The Processing configuration window appears. Click the channel in the upper-left corner to begin configuring this processor. From Processing Button Processing Configuration Window Compressor Configuration Select a processor.
  • Page 55 A given compressor group must be configured for a single XAP 800 unit; a group cannot use compressors from multiple XAP 800 units.
  • Page 56 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTER CONFIGURATION Threshold determines the level at which the compressor begins to operate. The range is from -30 to +20dB. Default is 0dBu. Ratio changes the rate of compression applied to the input signal as the signal exceeds the threshold level. The range is 1:1 to 1:20dB. Default is 1:1.
  • Page 57 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTER CONFIGURATION To begin, click Add Filter. This adds a filter to the graph. Select the filter Type in the Type drop-down menu. Note that the other menus change, depending on which filter you select. You can use these menus to customize the filter, or use the mouse to click and drag the node on the graph to a location that reflects the changes you wish to make.
  • Page 58 G-WARE SOFT WARE • PROCESSOR DEL AY CONFIGURATION Low/Mid/High Loudspeaker Driver Window Processor Delay Configuration Delay opens the Processor Delay configuration window. Delay Window The Delay calibrates the amount of signal delay introduced, based on the length (the distance between the source and audience) and temperature you input.
  • Page 59 XAP 800. Propagation delay is an example. This delay is you make in the distance caused by operations such as the conversion of the signal between and temperature fields.

  • Page 60: Outputs 1-12 Configuration

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • OUTPUTS 1-12 Outputs 1-12 Configuration At the G-Ware Configuration matrix window, click Outputs 1-12. This opens the Outputs 1-12 configuration window. G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window, Outputs 1-12 Button Outputs 1-12 Configuration Window Select Output 1. Then, enable Mute if you wish to mute this output. Default is Off.

  • Page 61: To Processing Configuration

    G-WARE SOFT WARE • TO EXPANSION BUS L ABELS Copying and Pasting Settings If you wish to copy and paste the settings for Output 1 to other outputs, right-click to open the Copy menu and proceed to copy and paste to the outputs you wish.
  • Page 62 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TO EXPANSION BUS TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 63: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION • PRESET MODE Advanced Operation Preset Mode G-Ware includes advanced operational features which allow you to tailor the system to meet a wide variety of needs—instantly. The first of these features covered here is the Preset Matrix configuration. Click the P (Preset Mode) button on the top of the G-Ware Matrix.
  • Page 64 A good way to think of presets is to consider each one as a single room configuration. A preset does not indicate the state of the XAP 800 unit; it represents a self-contained group of customized parameters that operates independently of other operations in the unit.

  • Page 65: Preset Configuration Pane

    The Preset Configuration pane, to the left of the Preset matrix (see graphic on page 58), allows preset programming of the DB25 Control/Status Ports A and B on the rear of the XAP 800 unit, as well as provides options for running and saving presets.
  • Page 66 On until another microphone input is gated On. The Mic 1 setting allows the XAP 800 to revert back to a mic 1 input when all microphones gate off. The default setting for mic mode is Off. To select one of the last-mic mode options, access the pull-down menu and select the mode you wish.
  • Page 67 Note that the Active (Low) Command pane reflects the default local XAP 800 unit. command string for the pin selected. To make changes to the command string, enter them directly in the Active Command pane or select the desired parameters in the pull-down menus along the bottom of the window.
  • Page 68 Gentner Control Panel. The Control Panel is an interface module that provides remote control of volume, mute, presets, and macros for the XAP 800. The Control Panel can be configured within the context of establishing presets or independently of presets.

  • Page 69: Macro Mode

    Macros can also contain commands on other XAP 800 units. See Serial Commands on page 90 for a list of commands which can be used in macros.
  • Page 70 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO MODE Each macro you create can be stored and executed whenever desired. Up to 255 macros can be configured, with an average of 150 commands per macro. If you exceed G-Ware’s capacity, you will be notified with a warning upon saving a macro. The warning will indicate the command line at which memory is exceeded.
  • Page 71 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO EDITOR Macro Editor The Macro Editor allows you to add and remove commands from existing macros. To edit a macro, click the Macro Editor button in the G-Ware toolbar. The Macro Editor window appears. Macro Editor Button Macro Editor Window Begin by selecting the macro you wish to edit in the Macro pull-down menu at the top of the window.

  • Page 72: Gate View

    Gating Button Gate View Window Select the Enabled box for each XAP 800 unit you wish to observe input gating information for. Note that the window shows gating activity only for units which have been added to G-Ware. The gate indicator for each input is dark green in the gate-off condition and light green if the input is gated on.

  • Page 73: Signal Generator

    ADVANCED OPERATION • METER VIEWS Meter Views The Meter Views window allows you to monitor the level of any input, output, or processing signal of the XAP 800. Click the Meters button on the G-Ware toolbar to open this window. Meters Button...
  • Page 74 The test signal is assigned to a particular input, and allows you to verify the operation of the processor settings you have selected. Begin by selecting the XAP 800 Unit and Input Channel you wish to use. Next, use the Amplitude control to select the amplitude (volume) of the signal you wish to use.

  • Page 75: G-Ware Document Compare Utility

    Windows Start menu. Compare Utility Window 1 The Compare Utility window above shows two XAP 800 sites being compared for differences. The items listed in the white Site 1 and Site 2 table show where the differences are. To compare differences between sites or units, click the Find File button at the right end of the Site 1 Document Name pane.
  • Page 76 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y In the G-Ware Open window, you can select files to compare through the G-Ware Files tab or select connected units or sites through the G-Ware Connections tab. When you have made a selection, click Refresh to update the status of the unit, site, or connection.
  • Page 77 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y Note that in Document Compare Utility Window 2 (below), the Copy to Site, Paste, and Copy buttons underneath the table are selectable. These buttons become selectable only when two sites or units—actually Copy to Site 1 Button connected or existing in G-Ware—are being compared.
  • Page 78 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y The remaining buttons in the Document Compare window do the following: The Refresh button updates the connection status to site(s) or unit(s). Select All selects everything in the Site 1/Site 2 table. Select None deselects anything highlighted in the table. Click Close to exit the Document Compare Utility.

  • Page 79: Application Example

    By configuring the presets on the XAP 800, the system can be quickly reconfigured in a way that accommodates the changing of room configurations in some meeting areas without disturbing meetings in other rooms where no room configuration changes are necessary.

  • Page 80: Step 1. Establish A Xap 800 Site

    XAP 800 for this application. Step 1. Establish a XAP 800 Site In G-Ware software, establish a new XAP 800 site and then add the XAP 800 to the site, as described on pages 21-24.

  • Page 81: Step 2. Configuration

    These challenges are easily solved through the use of presets. For purposes of the XAP 800, presets should be thought of as independent single-room configurations. A preset does not indicate the current state of the XAP 800 unit;...
  • Page 82 Or, you can use a manual switch, connected to Pin 1 and located on the wall near the partition. The Gentner Control Panel is ideal for this. Click the Preset Mask Pin 1 setting to H (high) for when the partition is closed, and L (low) for when the partition is open.
  • Page 83 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • MULTI-ROOM CONFERENCING because the first partition is still closed. Switch 2, which would be used for Removable Partition 2, would be controlled through Pin 3. In this case, it would be set to High because the partition is closed. Room B uses Microphones 3 and 4, as well as Speaker 2.

  • Page 84: Step 4. Save And Check

    APPLICATION EXAMPLE • MULTI-ROOM CONFERENCING When Rooms A and B are combined, you will want to gate off the mics in either Room A or B, and route one or both of the other two mics to Speakers 1 and 2. Make the appropriate routing and gating changes in the Preset Configuration matrix to do this.

  • Page 85: Executing Presets Through The Rs-232 Serial Port

    APPLICATION EXAMPLE • MULTI-ROOM CONFERENCING Executing Presets Through the RS-232 Serial Port You can configure presets such that one or more will remain on continuously without interruption while other presets change to accommodate changing room configurations. This is accomplished by tailoring the Preset Execution/Reporting command (see page 156).
  • Page 86 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • MULTI-ROOM CONFERENCING Therefore, you would establish the arguments for Configuration 1 as follows: #50 Preset 1 1 #50 Preset 4 0 #50 Preset 2 1 #50 Preset 5 0 #50 Preset 3 1 #50 Preset 6 0 For Configuration 2, you would establish the arguments as follows: #50 Preset 1 1 #50 Preset 4 1...

  • Page 87: Appendices

    APPENDIX A • SPECIFICATIONS Appendices Appendix A: Specifications G-Ware (setup/diagnostics software) Dimensions (WxHxD): ” x 2 ⁄ ” x 10 ⁄ ” (43.8 x 7.0cm x 26.0) Weight: 4.5kg dry 5.9kg shipping Power Requirements: Auto-adjusting power module Fuse: 2 amp, 250VAC, slow-blow type Input Range: 100-240VAC;...
  • Page 88 APPENDIX A • SPECIFICATIONS Signal Delay: Adjustable up to 500ms. G-Ware calculates distances. Propagation Delays Input 1-8 to Output: 2. 1 5ms (gated/non-gated) If AEC is activated: 18ms If NLP is activated: 18ms If NC is activated: 18ms Non-gated Input 9-12 to Output: 1.04ms Expansion Bus: 50ms Sampling: 24-bit, 48kHz Maximum Input Level: 20dB...

  • Page 89: Appendix B: Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts Table 1: RS-232 COM DCE Port Pinout (female) Pin Number Control Pin Number Control No connection Ground RS-232 Connector DB-9 Pinout for XAP 800-PC Connection Example DB-25/DB-9 Pinout for XAP 800-Modem Connection DB-9 DB-25 DB-9 DB-9 Male Female Female...
  • Page 90 APPENDIX B • CONNECTOR PINOUTS Control/Status Ports A, B Table 2: Control/Status A Port Pinout (female) Pin Number User Definable* Status Momentary/Latching Default Description Lock front panel toggle Status of front panel lock Mute all mics toggle Status of mute all mics Mute Output 9 toggle Status of Output 9 mute Mute Output 10 toggle...
  • Page 91 APPENDIX B • CONNECTOR PINOUTS Pin Number User Definable* Status Momentary/Latching Default Description Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 7 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 9 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 11 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 13 Preset select bit...
  • Page 92 APPENDIX B • PRESET CONFIGURATION WORKSHEET TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...

  • Page 93: Appendix C: Control Panel Installation

    Figure 1. Dip switches must be connected daisy-chain style). Switches 5-7 are nonfunctional. Up to 12 Control Panels can be used with a XAP 800—up to six Control Dip Switch Panels on each of the Remote Panel A and B rear-panel connectors. See the On On On On distance chart on the next page for maximum distances.
  • Page 94 If you are using a second Control Panel, you can connect it to the unused Remote Panel connector on the XAP 800 or the unused connector on the first Control Panel. You can daisy-chain up to six Control Panels from each XAP 800 Remote Panel connector. Do not wire more than one Control Panel directly to a XAP 800 Remote Panel connector;...

  • Page 95: Appendix D: Accessories

    For example, a command to disable Automatic Gain Control for Mic 2 on a XAP 800 device "0" would have the command line: #50 AGC 2 M 0. In this command line, 5=XAP 800, 0=unit 0, AGC=command, 2=channel, M= mic group, 0=off state.
  • Page 96 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS XAP 800 Serial Commands Command Function Command Function AAMB* † Selects/reports Adapt Ambient setting LVLRRATE Sets the level report rate for the unit Selects/reports acoustic echo canceller setting Executes macro or reports last macro executed MACRO* †...
  • Page 97 Indicates the device type and device number on the Expansion Bus network. It is composed of a device type character and a device number. The device type for the XAP 800 is always 4 and the device number will always be 0 - 7. Command Summary Two formats of commands are available in the XAP 800: Text and Binary.
  • Page 98 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS General Binary Command Form Description The XAP 800 product accepts serial commands through the RS-232 serial port. The commands are then channeled along the Expansion Bus network to all interconnected XAP 800 products. The commands provide the same control as the LCD menu structure, plus many other additional controls.
  • Page 99 Type ID of 5 and a Device ID of 0xff would mean that the command is to be applied to all XAP 800 units. A command with a Type ID of 0xff and a Device ID of 6 would mean that the command is to be applied to all #6 devices of all unit types.
  • Page 100 For example, a command to disable mute for Mic 2 (input channel 2) on XAP 800 device "0" would have the command line: #50 MUTE 2 I 0. In this command line, 5=XAP 800, 0=unit 0, MUTE=command, 2=channel 2, I=input channel, 0=off state.
  • Page 101 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Table 1. Group and Channels Group Alpha Numeric Channel Range Inputs 1-12 Outputs 1-12 Mic Input Gating Group G Processing Ambient Line Inputs 9-12 Expansion Bus E 1-16 Unit GPIO Matrix Wall plates Presets 1-32 Macros 1-255 Unknown...
  • Page 102 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Table 4. Expansion Bus Audio Channel Definitions Alpha Numeric Table 5. Expansion Bus Reference Channel Definitions Alpha Numeric TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...
  • Page 103 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Acoustic Echo Canceller Enable/Disable DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of acoustic echo canceller. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 WORD ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 104 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Adaptive Ambient Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of adaptive ambient. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 105 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Ambient Level Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the ambient level. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...

  • Page 106: Automatic Gain Control

    APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Automatic Gain Control DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of automatic gain control. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 107 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Automatic Gain Control Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the settings of the Automatic Gain Control on the input channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1><Argument 2> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 3 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group...
  • Page 108 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Baud Rate DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port on the unit. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range...
  • Page 109 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Chairman Override Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of chairman override. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 110 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compression Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the compressor activation of each assignable processing channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 111 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compressor Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor on audio processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1><Argument 2> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 3 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Threshold Ratio Attack Release...
  • Page 112 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compressor Group Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor group on each assignable processing channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size...
  • Page 113 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Decay Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the decay rate for a specified input. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Delay Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the delay activation of each assignable processing channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 115 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Default Meter DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the default meter. The position values are: Alpha Numeric Level position input level after gain adjustment, but before filter after filter but before gate (non-gated level) after gate (gated level) BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM:...
  • Page 116 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Delay Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of delay adjust on the assignable processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits...
  • Page 117 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Device ID DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the device ID. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0 - 7 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed device ID selection in the same form as above.
  • Page 118 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Filter DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of filters on input and audio processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1><Argument 2>[ Argument 3] COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 3 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Node Type...
  • Page 119 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Type None select All Pass select Low Pass select High Pass select Low Shelving select High Shelving select Parametric Equalizer select CD Horn Bessel Crossover Butterworth Crossover Linkwitz-Riley Crossover Notch = -80 Null return the current mode Frequency Parameter to select the corner frequency (Hz) of the filter Type...
  • Page 120 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated condition of the filter in the same format as the command. Command Returns the filter of input channel 1 node 1 DEVICE FILTER 1 M 1 2 200 is not known and it is set as a low pass filter at 200Hz.
  • Page 121 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Filter Select DESCRIPTION: This command turns on and off the filters on input and audio processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Node Type Size...
  • Page 122 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS First Mic Priority Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports first Mic priority mode for a gating group. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits...
  • Page 123 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Flow Control DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the flow control of the serial port on the unit. Hardware flow control is implemented using DTR and DSR. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name:...
  • Page 124 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Front Panel passcode DESCRIPTION: This command sets and reports the current passcode setting for the unit. Each character in the password represents a button on the front panel. See button assignment table below. When the user is requested to unlock the front panel, they must press the buttons in the sequence of the stored password.
  • Page 125 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gain Adjustment DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the input gain for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group...
  • Page 126 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Hold Time Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of hold time. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 127 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Status DESCRIPTION: This command reports the gate status of channels 1-8. This command is read only. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: <Value> Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 128 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Ratio Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the gate ratio. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type...
  • Page 129 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the gate status. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Mode Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range Unit 0 = Off 1 = On 2 = Toggle RETURN VALUES:...
  • Page 130 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Group DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports which gating group each input is assigned. There can only be one selection per input. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Group...
  • Page 131 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of gating mode. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel> Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 132 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Override DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of gating override. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 133 RETURN VALUES The command will return the label in the same format as the command. Command Returns The label for input channel 3 is "Gentner Mic" DEVICE LABEL 3 I Gentner Mic The label for the unit is Room 1 DEVICE LABEL Ø...
  • Page 134 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Last Mic On Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports last Mic on mode for the specified gating group. There can be only one selection per gating group. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM:...
  • Page 135 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level DESCRIPTION: This command reports the level of an input, output, processing block or ambient level. This command is read only. The position values are: Alpha Numeric Level position for groups 1 (ch. 1-8) & 3 Level position for groups 1 (ch.
  • Page 136 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated level of the selection in the same format as the command was issued. All return gain values are absolute and reflect the actual internal gain. Command Returns The level of Input 9 is desired DEVICE LVL 9 I I –10 The level of the non-gated Input 3 is desired...
  • Page 137 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level Report DESCRIPTION: This command selects level status reporting. The position values are: Alpha Numeric Level position for groups 1 (ch. 1-8) & 3 Level position for groups 1 (ch. 9-12) & 7 Level pos. for grp 2 Level position for group 5 input level input level...
  • Page 138 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated condition of the level reporting in the same format as the command. Command Returns The level of the non gated Input 3 is to be reported DEVICE LVLREPORT 3 I N 1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.3760...
  • Page 139 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level Report Rate DESCRIPTION: Sets the level report rate for the unit and activates/deactivates level repeating. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned Int Range...
  • Page 140 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Lock Front Panel DESCRIPTION: This command sets and reports the status of front panel access for the unit. When the unit is locked, access is not allowed to the unit until the unit is unlocked either by a serial command or by entering in the front panel password. ARGUMENT TABLE: Value Action...
  • Page 141 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Macro Execution/Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command executes a specified macro or reports the last macro executed. There are 255 macros that can be specified. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value...
  • Page 142 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Master DESCRIPTION: This command reports the mode of the unit. The mode can be Master or Slave. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: <Value> Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 143 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Matrix DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the matrix routing of an input to an output. The values allowed are: Alpha Numeric Description Cross point disabled Cross point enabled Cross point toggle Non- Gated (Mic ch. 1 –8 only) Gated (Mic ch.
  • Page 144 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Matrix Attenuation Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the matrix level at the cross point. ** Note: Values indicate entry range only. Actual internal range of the gain stage is from –60 to 0 and absolute values will be limited to the internal gain range.
  • Page 145 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Maximum Gain Setting DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the maximum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel...
  • Page 146 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Maximum Number of Microphones DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the maximum number of microphones for each gating group. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Group Value Size 8 bits...
  • Page 147 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Mic/Line Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of coarse gain adjustment on the input channels 1-8. The three settings are 0dB, 25dB, and 55dB. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name:...
  • Page 148 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Minimum Gain Setting DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the minimum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel...
  • Page 149 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Minimum and Maximum Gain Setting DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the minimum and maximum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM:...
  • Page 150 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Modem Initialization String DESCRIPTION: This command sets/reports the modem initialization string of the serial port when in modem mode. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1><Argument 2>…<Argument 10> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 20 32-bit words (80 8-bit characters) ARGUMENT FORM: each word of form Name:...
  • Page 151 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Modem Mode DESCRIPTION: This command enables or disables the modem mode for the unit. When the modem mode is enabled, the modem initialization string is sent out the serial port and the serial port now requires a password before a command is processed.
  • Page 152 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Modem Password DESCRIPTION: This command sets the current password setting for the unit when using modem mode. The password must be entered in twice. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header> <Argument 1> <Argument 2> <Argument 3> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 3 32-bit words (12 8-bit char)
  • Page 153 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Mute DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of mute on input, output or processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits...
  • Page 154 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Noise Cancellation Depth Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the noise cancellation amount for each microphone channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value...
  • Page 155 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Noise Cancellation Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the Noise Cancellation for each microphone channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits...
  • Page 156 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Non-Linear Processing Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the Non-linear processing for each microphone channel. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits...
  • Page 157 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Number of Open Microphones Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of Number of Open Microphones (NOM) on output channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Group...
  • Page 158 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Off Attenuation Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the off attenuation mode of input channels 1-8. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits...
  • Page 159 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS PA Adaptive Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports PA adaptive mode for the specified mixer. There can be only one selection per mixer. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel...
  • Page 160 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS PA Reference Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports which output is used for each mic as a reference for power amp adaptation mode. There can be only one selection per mixer. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1>...
  • Page 161 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Phantom Power DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of phantom power. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 162 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Preset Execution/Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the state of a preset. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Group Value Size 8 bits 8 bits 16 bits Type Unsigned integer...
  • Page 163 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Program String DESCRIPTION: This command sets/reports a programmed string. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1><Argument 2>…<Argument 11> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 21 32-bit words (1 ID word + 80 8-bit characters) ARGUMENT FORM: each word of form Name: Char1 Char2...
  • Page 164 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Serial Echo DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the serial echo of the RS-232 port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0 –...
  • Page 165 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Serial Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the serial mode of the RS-232 port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 1 - 2 RETURN VALUES:...
  • Page 166 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Signal Generator DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports of the signal generator activation. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header> <Argument 1> <Argument 2> <Argument 3> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 3 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Type Amplitude Frequency Size...
  • Page 167 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Signal Generator Time Out DESCRIPTION: Sets the signal generator time out for the unit. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned Integer Range 0 to disable the time out, 1 to 30 minutes...
  • Page 168 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Speech Level Control Enable/Disable DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of speech level control for a microphone. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 WORD ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Value Size 8 bits...
  • Page 169 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS String Execution DESCRIPTION: This command sends the specified string out the serial port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range/value 0 - 7 RETURN VALUES:...
  • Page 170 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Time Out Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the inactivity time out before returning to the unit title screen. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: <Value> Name: Value Size 32 bits...
  • Page 171 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Unit ID DESCRIPTION: This command reports the unit ID. This command is read only. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0 –...
  • Page 172 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Version DESCRIPTION: This command reports the version of the unit. This command is read only. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: <Header><Argument 1> COMMAND ID: ARGUMENT SIZE: 2 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name Char 1-8 Size 8 bits each Type Unsigned integer Range/value...

  • Page 173: Glossary

    Ambient Level The manually-set background noise level upon which the XAP 800 bases gating protocols. Used only if the Adaptive Ambient feature isn’t used. Ambient Noise The existing room-level noise, such as that caused by ventilation systems, paper shuffling, and background chatter.
  • Page 174 GLOSSARY Automatic Gating Automatically gates microphones on or off based on input levels and other parameters programmed into the XAP 800. Bandwidth The difference between the lower and upper 3dB endpoints of an audio band. Also, the range or differences between the limiting frequencies of a continuous frequency band.
  • Page 175 Expansion Bus Consists of two RJ-45 connectors on the rear panel of the XAP 800. An Expansion Bus allows multiple XAP 800s to be networked together using category five twisted-pair (10BaseT LAN) cable. Filter A device that passes and blocks audio signals based on requirements of the system.
  • Page 176 Macro A computer command consisting of a sequence of other commands. Macro Mode The section of G-Ware that allows you to customize and execute macro commands for a XAP 800 unit or network. Manual Gating Provides the ability to gate a microphone on or off manually.
  • Page 177 Pink Noise An audio test signal containing all the frequencies in a given audio spectrum, with equal energy in each octave. Preset One of 32 configurable memories in the XAP 800. A preset can be programmed with a variety of routing, level, gating, delay, filter, and equalizer settings to meet specific application requirements.
  • Page 178 GLOSSARY Reverberation Reflections of sound waves in a room or other acoustical venue. Serial Command A bit description designed to execute an instruction or command. Signal Delay Used for acoustically aligning speakers in an audio system to provide balanced sound throughout the room. Signal Generator A device for generating a reference tone for sound system calibration purposes.

  • Page 179: Warranty, Compliance, And Safety Information

    Warranty, Compliance, and Warranty Safety Information Gentner Communications Corporation (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this equipment be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: A. Repair or replace any defective part free of charge (except...

  • Page 180: Safety Information

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gentner Communications Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 181: Index

    43 off attenuation 43 Data light 34 PA adaptive mode 43 default meter. See adding a XAP 800 unit to a site PA adaptive reference 43 Define PA Adapt Expansion Bus Reference 27, 44 global mixer group 7 delay 52 device ID.
  • Page 182 INDEX GPIO Builder Preset Mode. See G-Ware software argument description 61 preset selection 58 command description 61 print reports 26 Control/Status A pin 61 processing bus 34, 35, 75 group and channels 95 processor labels 53 Help Menu 28 Ratio 50 Release 49, 50 RJ45 6 Routing Key box 35...

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