FlexPort Manual - Audio Authority
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1. Category Cable Fabrication and FlexPort RJ 45 Pinout It is recommended that all FlexPort bus wiring be configured using the EIA 568B standard pinout Audio Authority cannot garantee correct operation using any other wiring configuration Pre made network cables or site fabricated cables may be used EIA 562A or B standard E Z Cat 5 cable plugs are recommended Always test Category cables with a network cable tester not simply a continuity tester cables must be paired correctly for proper functionality FlexPort Pinout Pair 3 EIA 568B Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 4 Pin 1 RS 485A AIALA Pin 2 RS 485B Modular Jack RJ 45 Pin 3 Audio Left Pin 4 Audio Right Pin 5 Audio Right Pin 6 Audio Left Pin 7 18V Pin 8 Ground 1234567 8 WO O WGR BL WBL GR WBR BR T568B Pair Assignments Troubleshooting Guide Low volume Check the mic line dipswitch FPM X or FPM B when using a mixer or other line level source The factory default setting is line level If volume is still low adjust the GAIN pot Poor sound quality Make sure two transmitters daisy chained on one bus are set to Mono 1 and Mono 2 Override button does not function from the SF 16M Override must be set up using the Make sure Termination is on For daisy chain turn off Termination for the transmitter farthest PC utility designate input output and priority For microphones that accept phantom power turn PW2. ES Audio Input Transmitters For Use with SonaFlex Matrix Amplifiers Installation and Operation Guide AudioGPauthority 2 Introduction FlexPort Audio Input Transmitters serve as remote input modules for SonaFlex SF 16M Matrix Amplifiers FlexPort transmitters are available in several different styles including balanced line mic XLR digital SPDIF and analog RCA audio signals Audio signals are transmitted to an SF 16M via Cat 5e 6 7 cable up to 500 feet and made available to specified amplified outputs and can be shared with up to three additional SF 16M amplifiers Each transmitter has a convenient override button e Four compatible FlexPort audio transmitters Stereo RCA Digital Audio XLR TRS and Balanced Audio see page 3 Up to four FlexPort transmitters may be used with one SF 16M See page 4 e Convenient Override switch provides a simple user interface at the transmitter location e Provides compatability for a mixture of consumer and pro audio sources such as computers MP3 players CD and DVD players audio streaming devices performance microphones or paging microphones and audio mixers e Differential balanced line technology eliminates interference enabling FlexPort transmitters to be located up to 500 feet away from the SF 16M without signal degradation e Simple connection via one Cat 5 6 7 cable daisy chain two FlexPort transmitters on each SF 16M input Double the FlexPort Inputs Normally
3. IO MIGINPUT audio overrides are active An example would be a conference room where both a microphone and an audio presentation should be heard simultaneously iic AUDIO INPUT DVD PLAYER INPUT RIGHT RCA ONLY e Set one FlexPort as Mono 1 and set the other as USE YTADAPTER Mono 2 Turn on the Mix dipswitch on one of the transmitters so that the SF 16M will mix the O channels together for all outputs in the system MODEI eveRRInE e In the PC utility designate outputs for overrides e g 17 and 18 FPM X FRONT VIEW FPM U FRONT VIEW FPM U OVERRIDE FPM X BACK VIEW FPM U BACK VIEW SF 16M FLEXPORT INPUT 2 OVERRIDES 17 AND 18 CH ASSIGN min CH ASSIGN DUAL M STEREO MONO 1 GAIN MONO 1 MONO 2 MONO 2 MAX lt lt SWITCH lt lt SWITCH OFF OFF OFF OFF _ on For additional application examples see audioauthority com appex TERMINATION OFF Figure 6 In this example a microphone is connected to an FPM X transmitter and DVD player audio outputs are connected to an FPM U transmitter Both FlexPort transmitters are on the same Cat 5 bus run Both transmitters have the Override switch on and one transmitter has the Mix switch on When the override switch is active on the Mix transmitter the audio from both transmitters is mixed by the SF 16M for output to all speakers in the conference room Note in this case the overrides for both transmitters 17 an
4. R Phant ON Only one channel plays Check the CH ASSIGN switch If using daisy chain configuration with stereo sources use a from stereo source stereo to mono adapter to hear both channels in mono Override button does not Turn off MOMENTARY TOGL dipswitch to activate the toggle function stay on when pushed FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide 7 FlexPort Transmitter Specifications Dimensions HxWxD Approvals FCC Warranty Two years parts and labor Limited Warranty If this product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within two years from the date of the original sale to the end user 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 Units that fail after the warranty period has expired may be returned to the factory for repair at a nominal charge if not damaged beyond the point of repair All freight charges for out of warranty returns for repair are the responsibility of the customer Units returned for repair must have a Customer Return Authorization Number assigned by the factory This is a limited warranty and is not applicable for p
5. d 18 are programmed to perform the same action so the override may be triggered or cancelled from either transmitter FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide Connecting to the SF 16M FlexPort Transmitters connect directly to SF 16M inputs or via other FlexPort Transmitter bus inputs daisy chain One or both FlexPort bus inputs may be shared with up to three SF 16M amplifiers using the FlexPort bus output jacks Alternatively each SF 16M amplifier in a system can have its own independent FlexPort transmitters that are only available to the local SF 16M outputs SF 16M FlexPorts 701 13303B AUDIO SYSTEM OVERRIDE TRIGGER 1 2 ETHERNET UNIT ID N OUT unk 800 322 8346 859 233 4599 www audioz our gt o As AudioGp Authority o O Audio Authority Corp 2048 Mercer Rd Lexington KY 40511 USA authority com K Bondex ee Model SF 16M 16 Channel Matrix Amplifier PDF Us RS 232 IN 6 Lx VOLTAGE SELECTOR 5 AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT z 2 fa o000 STEREO ZONE 5 ES ES nE ae KP ene 0000 0000 0000 STEREO ZONE 2 o000 STEREO ZONE 1 STEREO ZONE 3 STEREO ZONE 4 ATTENTION Risc 100 120V 50 60 Hz 1125W o000 STEREO ZONE 6 STEREO ZONE 7 STEREO ZONE 8
6. e Sets input gain as mic or line level Mix On Off Mix two channels into a mono channel Allows two daisy chained FlexPort modules to mix together upon override Also combines left and right on one stereo transmitter Override On Off Enables or Disables override button on the front panel Momentary Toggle Sets the override button to respond as a momentary or toggle switch Bus Termination On Off Turn on if the FPM is the last module in a daisy chain configuration Phantom Power On Off Turn on for phantom powered microphones FPM D and FPM U FlexPort Bus In Connects via Cat 5 from the FlexPort Bus Out of another FPM in daisy chain scenarios FlexPort Bus Out Connects via Cat 5 to a SF 16M FlexPort In or in daisy chain configurations to the Bus In of an additional FPM See Oo for audio settings when daisy chaining Assign Channel Switch The input source can be assigned as Stereo default Mono 1 FlexPort bus channel 1 or Mono 2 channel 2 DIP Switch Settings Mix On Off Mix two channels into a mono channel Allows two daisy chained FlexPort modules to mix together upon override Also combines left and right on one stereo transmitter Override On Off Enables or Disables override button on the front panel Momentary Toggle Sets the override button to respond as a momentary or toggle switch Bus Termination On Off Turn on if the FPM is the last module in a daisy chain configurat
7. gn FlexPort mono stereo channels set other dipswitches as needed 5 Connect Cat 5 bus to FlexPort transmitters and connect audio sources 6 Set SF 16M volume levels adjust gain if necessary 7 Cycle power on FlexPort transmitters after any change of settings NOTE If the SF 16M will not be used to control volume set all SF 16M outputs to OdB full volume and adjust volume in preamplifier FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide FlexPort Transmitter Models FlexPort audio transmitters can be used to provide up to four additional audio inputs 2 channels per FlexPort input to each SF 16M FlexPort modules 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 single gang bracket such as Arlington model LV1 or Carlon model SC100RR Remove unused mounting tabs with pliers before installation 1 FPM B Balanced line mic input with phantom power Accepts any 3 wire balanced or 2 wire unbalanced line or mic level audio input Override contact closure input for push to talk paging mics such as Bogen model MBS1000A Override button defeatable with backlighting to indicate audio override status 15V phantom power defeatable for condenser microphones Input gain potentiometer Input can be assigned as Dual Mon
8. ighting to indicate audio override status Input can be assigned as Stereo default Mono 1 or Mono 2 on the FlexPort audio bus Optional Mix setting allows two FlexPort modules to be mixed together on a single FlexPort audio bus each input must be assigned to a different mono channel FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide AudioGpAuthority BALANCED AUDIO INPUT MODEL FPM B OVERRIDE AudioGpauthority AUDIO MIC INPUT MODEL FPM X OVERRIDE AudioGpAuthority DIGITAL INPUT DI AUDIO OUTPUT MODEL FPM D OVERRIDE AudioGPAuthority AUDIO INPUT MODEL FPM U OVERRIDE 3 Understanding the FlexPort Audio Bus Each SF 16M FlexPort input supports e Two channels of audio input can be either stereo or two mono channels allows two FlexPort transmitters per bus e RS 485 data pathway provides 2 way communication between the SF 16M and all connected FlexPort modules e 18V power provides power for up to two FlexPort modules on a single bus FlexPort Override In addition to the 10 overrides available in the SF 16M there is an override command for each channel on each FlexPort bus input see table Each FlexPort override button sends a discrete override command to the SF 16M that can be programmed to connect the associated override channel to any output s When used in stereo mode the Left channel override command connects both left and right to the assigned output
9. ion FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide FPM B and FPM X OFF _ OFF TOGL OFF _ ON Figure 4 FPM D and FPM U OFF MOMENTARY TOGL Figure 5 5 6 FlexPort Override Button The override button on a FlexPort front panel is used to switch designated SF 16M outputs to a FlexPort input When the override button is pressed it triggers a programmable override event see PC Utility A typical application would be an audio mixer connected to an FPM X in a conference room Normally background music is playing from a source connected to the SF 16M When the override button is pressed designated outputs switch from background music to the audio mixer for the duration of the override When the override button is pressed again in Toggle mode all affected outputs switch back to the background music source When two FlexPort transmitters share a single bus they must be set to operate independently or to mix their signals as shown in the example below Override behavior is based on two key settings 1 FlexPort dip switch settings see page 5 2 SF 16M audio override settings programmed using the SF 16M PC configuration utility see the PC configuration utility manual for more information on audio override settings Example Mix Option Enabled AudioGPauthority AudioGpAuthority In some cases it may be desired to mix together inputs from two FlexPort transmitters when both AVD
10. o 2 mono channels Mono 1 or Mono 2 on the FlexPort audio bus Optional Mix setting allows two FlexPort modules to be mixed together on a single FlexPort audio bus each input must be assigned to a different mono channel 2 FPM X XLR 1 4 TRS input with phantom power Accepts any 3 wire balanced or 2 wire unbalanced line or mic level audio input via a combo XLR 1 4 TRS input Override button defeatable with backlighting to indicate audio override status 15V phantom power defeatable for condenser microphones Input gain potentiometer Input can be assigned as Dual Mono 2 mono channels Mono 1 or Mono 2 on the FlexPort audio bus Optional Mix setting allows two FlexPort modules to be mixed together on a single FlexPort audio bus each input must be assigned to a different mono channel 3 FPM D Digital Coax Optical Input Accepts any digital SPDIF coax or optical audio input Stereo PCM only Override button defeatable with backlighting to indicate audio override status Input can be assigned as Stereo default Mono 1 or Mono 2 on the FlexPort audio bus Optional Mix setting allows two FlexPort modules to be mixed together on a single FlexPort audio bus each input must be assigned to a different mono channel Analog audio output pass thru for applications where a converted analog output is desired 4 FPM U Analog Audio Input Accepts any analog RCA audio input Override button defeatable with backl
11. one stereo FlexPort transmitter is connected to each of the two SF 16M FlexPort inputs however if mono signals are used two FlexPort transmitters may be daisy chained on each of the FlexPort bus inputs doubling the number of possible FlexPort transmitters in one system There are several ways to configure daisy chained modules See page 4 About the SonaFlex SF 16M The SonaFlex SF 16M is a unique blend of multi channel amplification flexible input options audio matrix switching signal processing and open control capability Designed and assembled in the U S with sound and video integrators in mind the SF 16M offers a new approach to commercial and residential distributed audio applications one multi purpose matrix amplifier that can be used in a variety of installations Carton Contents e FlexPort Audio Input Transmitter FPM X FPM B FPM U FPM D e Screws for both surface mounting and Decora ring mounting e Decora style face plates in white ivory almond and black e User manual Other Materials You May Need e Cat 5 6 7 cable e Modular RJ 45 connectors e Audio players microphones audio mixers e Patch cables optical RCA 3 5mm etc Basic Setup Tasks 1 Read this manual to understand FlexPort functions and behavior 2 Plan your SF 16M system layout and use the PC utility to assign override behavior and override priority 3 Install the SF 16M system including Cat 5e 6 7 wiring for FlexPort transmitters 4 Assi
12. ono before connecting them to a FlexPort transmitter FPM U e 4 CH ASSIGN IN OUT q IN IN OUT i FPM B i i l STEREO l MONO1 L 4 MONO 2 a FPM D Oo SF 16M IN CT ocoo000000 IN amc gt 00000000 Q W FPM U s 4 CH ASSIGN 2IL IIZ STEREO 1 T MONO1 I 4 MONO 2 7 Figure 2 Daisy chain connection for four mono FlexPort transmitters in a system Assign each FlexPort transmitter to a different mono channel on each bus run Both channels can be connected but only one of the channels will be transmitted on the FlexPort bus 4 FlexPort Audio Input Modules Installation and Operation Guide FPM Rear Panel Connections and Settings FPM B and FPM X Q FlexPort Bus In Connects via Cat 5 to the FlexPort Bus Out of another FPM in daisy chain scenarios FlexPort Bus Out Connects via Cat 5 to a SF 16M FlexPort In or in daisy chain configurations to the Bus In of an additional FPM See for audio settings when daisy chaining Input Gain Increase or decrease input signal level prior to being sent to the SF 16M Assign Channel The input source can be assigned as Dual Mono input is assigned to both FlexPort channels Mono 1 FlexPort bus channel 1 or Mono 2 channel 2 DIP Switch Settings Input Mic Lin
13. roducts which in our opinion have been damaged altered abused misused or improperly installed Audio Authority makes no other warranties either expressed or implied including limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Additionally there are no allow ances or credits available for service work or installation performed in the field by the end user This product has been tested by an accredited laboratory and meets the provisions of FCC 47 CFR Part 15 b Operation of an intentional unintentional or incidental radiator is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused and that interference must be accepted that may be caused by the operation of an authorized radio station by another intentional or unintentional radiator by industrial scientific and medical ISM equipment or by an incidental radiator c The operator of a radio frequency device shall be required to cease operating the device upon notification by a Commission representative that the device is causing harmful interference Operation shall not resume until the condition causing the harmful interference has been corrected Audio authority 2048 Mercer Road Lexington Kentucky 40511 1071 USA Phone 859 233 4599 Fax 859 233 4510 Customer Toll Free USA amp Canada 800 322 8346 www audioauthority com support audioauthority com ey 10 12
14. s FlexPort input channels can be selected independent of an override command FlexPort channels are numbered 17 18 19 and 20 for SF 16M setup FlexPort Bus 1 FlexPort Bus 2 Left Override 1 Left Override 3 Right Override 2 Right Override 4 FPM B and FPM X These are natively mono input modules If one mono source input is desired on both FlexPort bus audio channels the dipswitch setting should be set to Dual M for dual mono FPM D and FPM U These are natively stereo input modules Dipswitch setting should be Stereo s CH ASSIGN l DuUALM I MONO 1 I 4 MONO 2 m n s 4 CH ASSIGN WY I STEREO l MONO 1 l N MONO 2 a ad Figure 1 Basic FlexPort connection for each bus input One stereo or dual mono source per bus input Daisy Chain FlexPort Modules For Two Mono Inputs Per Bus All FlexPort audio modules feature a FlexPort Bus In and Out so any two modules may be daisy chained together for a two source mono setup In daisy chain configurations it is required to assign one module as Mono 1 and the other module as Mono 2 using the channel assign switches located on the back of the FlexPort transmitters Stereo FlexPort transmitters can assign the left or right channel to be active on the bus When using a daisy chain configuration for stereo sources combine the stereo channels into m
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