Sl-6 User Guide
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1. Locking coaxial connector 10 to 17 V 0 5 A max 17 User Guide Antenna Distribution N ANE DESCRIPTION Antenna impedance e 50 ohm Antenna bias voltage e 12 V 200 mA Antenna filter ranges e 470 870 MHz e 470 700 MHz e 470 590 MHz e 580 700 MHz Phvsical 18 NAME DESCRIPTION Dimensions H x W x D 1 4 in x 12 7 in x 5 6 in 3 6 cm x 32 3 cm x 14 2 cm Weight without receivers 2 Ibs 6 oz 1 08 kg SL 6 SPECIFICATIONS 19 SOUNDS DEVICES Sound Devices LLC E7556 Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg Wisconsin 53959 USA Phone 1 608 524 0625 Fax 1 608 524 0655 Customer Support Toll Free 800 505 0625 support sounddevices com http www sounddevices com support http forum sounddevices com Product Information For more information about products and accessories visit us on the web at www sounddevices com2. 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SL 6 gt Receiver Overview Receiver number Transmitter battery level B 688 channel Mar Receiver frequency RF signal strength Rx xb Ch 564 300 R ZILIA Pre fade level Ch 2 Rx Ch 4 xb Ch 6 576 000 576 000 RF Highlighted receiver When supported by the transmitter the transmitter battery level is indicated by the color of the battery icon Green over 50 Yellow over 20 Orange over 10 Red less than 10 Whenever the transmitter battery level infor mation is not supported by the transmitter the icon is black Unislot Receivers Configuration of unislot receivers is done on the receivers themselves not from the 688 therefore the Receiver Details screen is not available for unislot re ceivers Using SuperSlot Receivers When the 688 is powered on the SL 6 will power receivers automatically and attached SuperSlot receivers will boot up with their panel buttons locked Sound Devices recommends if the 688 is powered on you do not power down at tached Superslot receivers If SuperSlot receivers are powered down manually by unlocking the receivers front panel buttons the receivers will not be recognized until they are powered on manually and the 688 is rebooted SuperSlot receivers can be configured from the 688 user interface Detailed information for each attached SuperSlot receiver is displayed
3. if attached will continue to operate using those power sources Power sources connected directly to the 688 external DC or the internal AA bat teries will not power the SL 6 or any attached peripheral devices SL 6 Primary NP 1 or Ext DC Secondary NP 1 or Ext DC When activated the SL6 including wire less receivers and any equipment con nected to the SL6 DC outputs will be shut down 688 External DC AA Backup Batteries When activated the 688 and CL6 if attached will be shut down When the SL 6 is attached the battery icon on the Main screen will display NP or EX to indicate which power source is active Power Screen When the SL 6 is attached to the 688 the mixer s Power screen displays the voltage level of the attached NP 1 battery the SL 6 external DC power source and the SL 6 PowerSafe battery in addition to the 688 s own power sources 3 BL 6 Primary Source 14 5L 6 NP 1 DC Ref 5 5L 6 DC Input Ref SL 6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM SL 6 DC Outputs The SL 6 right panel features four DC power outputs via locking coaxial connec tors numbered 1 through 4 and a USB charging port Outputs 1 through 4 are 12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL 6 power source Outputs 1 and 2 are isolated and do not share a common ground with the system To turn a DC output on or off Press the MENU button to access the Main menu 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to selec
4. 4 pin or NP 1 Each output is on by default but can be switched off from the POWER section of the Main menu USB Charging Port Standard USB 5 V DC output that draws from the active SL 6 power source Hirose 4 pin or NP 1 The USB port on the SL 6 is designed for charging only not for data transfer Left Panel The left panel of the SL 6 provides the NP 1 battery compartment which ac cepts NP 1 batteries 14 V Li ion or NiMH NP 1 battery compartment Metal retainer tab To insert an NP 1 battery 1 Pull the retainer tab out until it clicks It will stop when protruding about 1 inch from the unit 2 Place the end of the NP 1 battery with the metal contacts into the battery compartment with contacts facing down 3 Push the NP 1 battery into the battery compartment until the retainer tab securely snaps over the end of the battery User Guide Powering with the SL 6 The SL 6 features two power inputs NP 1 battery and external DC The SL 6 its attached receivers the 688 and CL 6 if connected and any devices pow ered from the SL 6 DC outputs require one of these power sources to operate When both SL 6 power sources are depleted or disconnected the SL 6 Power Safe battery will keep the SL 6 and attached devices powered for 10 seconds while recording is stopped If any power source is attached to the 688 s external DC input or if internal AA batteries are present the 688 and CL 6
5. To connect a receiver to the SL 6 Mounting procedures for receiver models may vary Refer to the receiver manufac turer s documentation for your receiver and follow the specific mounting instruc tions A The Lectrosonics SRb5P can not be connected to slot 1 of the SL 6 Using the blue spacer Provided with the receiver the SRb5P can be connected to slot 2 or 3 Power off the 688 2 The SL 6 ships with rubber slot protectors that hold the SMA antenna con nectors with right angle adapters secure during transport These must be removed prior to use so remove the connector then pull the rubber cover off to expose the chosen slot Do not discard protectors Sound Devices recommends storing the connectors with their right angle adapters in the rubber slot protectors when not in use 3 Slide the receiver into slot on the SL 6 If necessary use the provided spacer 4 Screw the four mounting screws through the receiver and into the SL 6 A Use only the screws provided with the receiver Longer screws can dam age the SL 6 5 Attach each antenna distribution lead to the receiver by screwing the SMA 11 User Guide connector on both sides of the receiver Selecting a Wireless Source SL 6 wireless receiver outputs are routed to 688 inputs via the SL 6 Routing screen One wireless receiver output can be routed to one 688 input To route a receiver to an input 1 Slide the PFL switch to access the Input Sett
6. lead A Antenna Distribution lead B Antenna Distribution lead A Antenna Distribution lead B FEATURE DESCRIPTION Each slot accepts one single or dual channel SuperSlot or unislot receiver The connection provides power to the receiver and connects the receiver s audio output directly to the 688 Antenna Distribution SMA connectors with right angle adapters are used to connect receiv leads ers to the SL 6 antenna distribution system Receiver Slots Antenna Connectors BNC connectors are used for attaching external antennas to the SL 6 antenna distribution system Use BNC to SMA adapters included with the SL 6 for antennas with SMA connectors SL 6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM Right Panel The right panel of the SL 6 has the following features Hirose 4 pin DC Input USB Charging Port Power only 5V DC Coaxial DC Outputs Coaxial DC Outputs 12 V Isolated 12 V FEATURE DESCRIPTION Hirose 4 pin DC Input Hirose 4 pin DC input for powering the SL 6 and 688 Power must be attached to this connector or an NP 1 battery must be inserted to power the SL 6 and 688 Coaxial DC Outputs Isolated 12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL 6 power 12 V Isolated source Hirose 4 pin or NP 1 Each output is on by default but can be switched off from the POWER section of the Main menu Coaxial DC Outputs 12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL 6 power source Hirose 12 V
7. on the 688 via a Receiver Details screen Adjustments to SuperSlot receivers may be made from this screen The screens title will show the type or model of the receiver Based on your receiver information on screen could vary refer to the receiver manufacturer s documentation provided with your receiver s for more information 13 User Guide 14 To access the Receiver Details screen from the Receiver Overview screen 1 METERS HP Press the METERS button then push in the Headphone en coder to access the Receiver Overview screen 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select a receiver Use the shortcut HP PFL 1 6 for direct access to the Receiver Details screen for each receiver This bypasses the Receiver Overview screen showing data for all slotted receivers Receiver tuning is presented uniquely based on each manufacturer s receiver model Current tuning values are displayed in outlined boxes on the Receiver Details screen To adjust a receiver s tuning 1 Access the Receiver Details screen 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to enter editing mode for the select ed field The background color of the field will become blue to indicate edit ing mode 3 Turn the Headphone encoder to adjust the value 4 Press the Headphone encoder to accept the value Receiver Details Screen Example A Information provided on the Receiver Details screen depends on your receiver model This guide provides a
8. Guide Using Antenna Distribution 10 Two BNC antenna connections A and B are provided for attaching antennas to the antenna distribution system Antennas with an SMA connection may be used with a BNC to SMA adapter which is included with the SL 6 The antennas on the SL 6 provide improved diversity performance due to wider Spacing than those directly mounted on the receivers This can reduce the in stances of signal dropouts due to destructive cancellation of reflecting RF sig nals Good performance will be obtained when antennas are mounted directly to the SL 6 BNC connectors Quarter wave whip antennas are typically used in this scenario with the SL 6 housing providing the reference plane Better performance will usually be observed with a higher elevation of the re ceive antenna This can provide a more direct line of sight to the transmitter which improves signal strength Shoulder mounted antennas are one example Care should be used with antenna selection in this scenario Some antennas such as quarter wave also known as quarter wave whip antennas require a ground plane metallic reflective surface usually perpendicular to the antenna Others such as a half wave antenna and log periodic antenna Also referred to as paddle antenna can be remotely mounted and do not require a ground plane For best performance Sound Devices recommends directional remote antennas Independent 12 volt antenna bias for powering active an
9. SOUNDS DEVICES SL 6 Powering and Wireless System for the 688 User Guide Legal Notices Product specifications and features are subject to change without prior notification Copyright 2015 Sound Devices LLC All rights reserved This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the product and may be used in accordance with the license agreement This document is protected under copyright law An authorized licensee of this product may reproduce this publication for the licensee s own personal use This document may not be reproduced or distrib uted in whole or in part for commercial purposes such as selling copies or providing educational ser vices or support This document is supplied as a technical guide Spe cial care has been taken in preparing the information for publication however since product specifications are subject to change this document might contain Omissions and technical or typographical inaccura cies Sound Devices LLC does not accept responsi bility for any losses due to the user of this guide Trademarks The wave logo and USBPre are registered trademarks FileSafe PowerSafe Superslot MixAssist QuickBoot and Wave Agent are trade marks of Sound Devices LLC Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows and Microsoft Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporatio
10. couple of examples The following example of the Receiver Details screen is for a Lectrosonics SRb Refer to Lectrosonics docu mentation for further explanation of these settings mee 0 Rx 1 Lectrosonics SRb RF GH T CLARK ma 688 channel information Pilot tone status e nee omms Pre fade level Compatibilitv mode SCREEN ELEMENT DESCRIPTION Title Screen s title displays the number of the receiver followed by the manufacturer and model name Pilot tone status Different letters are displayed based on status of pilot tone e Solid P Pilot tone from transmitter is present e Flashing P Pilot tone is not present e Solid lower case b Pilot tone is bypassed RF signal strength Displays the strength of the RF signal SL 6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM SCREEN ELEMENT DESCRIPTION Antenna phase The antenna icon is displayed when Switching Diversity mode is active on the receiver Icon will flip vertically when antenna phase is inverted Transmitter battery level Displays the level of the transmitter s battery The transmitter battery level is indicated by the color of the battery icon and the level of the bar Green over 50 Yellow over 20 Orange over 10 Red less than 10 When the transmitter battery level information is not supported the icon is black This information is only provided when supported and supplied by the transmitter Compatibility Displa
11. equency is locked Frequency cannot be adjusted when locked CH The channel number of the receiver To set the channel number gt Turn and press Headphone encoder Menu Frequency Accesses the receiver s model specific settings To access receiver s settings gt Slide RTN FAV switch right Displays the frequency to which the receiver is currently tuned Whole number and decimal number are adjusted independently Decimal adjustments in 025 increments Not adjustable when frequency is locked To adjust frequency gt Turn and press Headphone encoder 16 SL 6 Specifications This section provides specifications for Topics in this section include the SL 6 powering and wireless system gt Powering an optional accessory for the 688 gt Antenna Distribution Features and specifications are Physical subject to change Visit the Sound Devices website for the latest product information Powering NAME DESCRIPTION External Power Supply 10 to 18 V on locking 4 pin Hirose connector Pin 4 Pin 1 Mates with gold Hirose HR10A 7P 4P Digikey HR110 ND or silver Hirose HR10 7P 4P DigikKey HR100 ND locking connec tor PowerSafe 10 second power reserve to SL 6 688 and CL 6 if connected and attached peripherals USB Charging port 5 V 2 A max DC Outputs 1 2 Locking coaxial connector Isolated 12 V 0 5 A max DC Outputs 3 4
12. ings screen for the respective input Press the Headphone encoder to display the list of available input sources 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SL 6 The SL 6 Routing screen is displayed Wireless receiver outputs are represented as rows and 688 inputs are represented as columns Blue boxes indicate active assign ments SL 6 Routing 12 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LILILILILILILILILILILI LIBILILILILILILILILILILI LILIBILILILILILILILILILI LILILIBLILILILILILILILI S LILILILIL IB ILILILILILI QPFLI 4 Do any of the following gt Turn the Select encoder to move the orange highlight vertically and press the encoder to activate or deactivate the route gt Turn the Headphone encoder to move the orange highlight horizontally and press the encoder to activate or deactivate the route When a wireless receiver output is routed to a 688 input that channel s input source is set to SL 6 When a wireless receiver output is not routed from a 688 input that channel s input source is set to OFF Accessing the Receiver Overview Screen The Receiver Overview screen displays summary information for all receivers connected to the SL 6 Information on this screen is read only To access the Receiver Overview screen via button shortcut gt HP METERS Press the Headphone encoder then press the METERS but ton 12 SL 6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM To access the Receiver Overview screen from the Main menu
13. ith earlier versions of firmware will be treated as unislot receivers therefore the Receiver Details screen will not be accessible 15 User Guide Title RF signal strength Active antenna 0 Transmitter battery level Group oRx1 Wisycom MCR42_ f CH 1 CLARE RE Pre fade level Frequency lock atte channel walke Receiver settings e 23 0701 cr unlock Frequency SCREEN ELEMENT DESCRIPTION Title Screen s title displays the number of the receiver followed by the manufacturer and model name RF signal strength Displays the strength of the RF signal Active antenna Displays A or B to indicate which antenna is currently in use Transmitter battery level Displays the level of the transmitter s battery The transmitter battery level is indicated by the color of the battery icon and the level of the bar Green over 50 Yellow over 20 Orange over 10 Red less than 10 When the transmitter battery level information is not supported the icon is black This information ts only provided when supported and supplied by the transmitter GR Displays the current group number of the receiver To set the group number gt Turn and press Headphone encoder Pre fade level Displays pre fade audio level of the receiver s output on the 688 input to which it is routed Frequency lock Lock icon is visible for channels in which the fr
14. n in the U S and other countries All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Part 15 19 a 3 www sounddevices com support sounddevices com Manual Conventions Symbol Description gt This symbol is used to show the order in which you select menu commands and sub options such as Main Menu gt Audio indicates you press the Menu button for the Main Menu then scroll to and select Audio by pushing the Control Knob A plus sign is used to show button or keystroke combinations For instance Ctrl V means to hold the Control key down and press the V key Simultaneously This also applies to other controls such as switches and encoders For instance MIC HP turn means to slide and hold the MIC TONE switch left while turning the Headphone HP encoder METERS SELECT means to hold the METERS button down as you press the SELECT encoder A note provides information and im portant related recommendations The text for notes also appears italicized in a different color A A cautionarv warning about a specific action that could cause harm to vou the device or cause vou
15. pecifications POETI TTT 16 Antenna Distribution cece eee 17 PII SI COM Sect aa or N Geers we arse cs R ee wea E 17 SL 6 Powering and Wireless System Topics in this section include Front Panel gt Right Panel gt Left Panel Powering with the SL 6 gt Power Screen gt SL 6 DC Outputs gt SL 6 Power Settings gt Using Antenna Distribution The SL 6 offers built in NP 1 battery powering for the 688 mixer slot receivers plus four additional DC outputs for external peripherals as well as built in antenna distribution Using Sound Devices proprietary SuperSlot interconnection standard the SL 6 offers all powering audio interconnection and control needed for SuperSlot compatible receivers l gt Using Wireless Receivers gt Selecting a Wireless Source gt Accessing the Receiver Overview Screen gt Unislot Receivers The SL 6 attaches to the top panel of the 688 Instructions for attaching the SL 6 to your mixer is provided in the SL 6 Quick Start Guide which is Shipped with the accessory It is also available as a PDF download from the Sound Devices website gt Using SuperSlot Receivers gt Receiver Details Screen Example A gt Receiver Details Screen Example B Front Panel The front panel of the SL 6 has the following features Antenna Connector A Receiver Slot 1 Receiver Slot 2 Receiver Slot 3 Antenna Connector B SOUND DEVICES Antenna Distribution
16. t POWER gt SL 6 Power Out puts 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select an output and set it to On or Off To protect NP 1 batteries from exceeding their maximum discharge current when total power draw reaches 45 watts the 688 displays a warning message When total power draw reaches 50 watts SWIT battery or 53 watts IDX bat tery the DC outputs will be turned off in descending order output 4 1 until power draw drops below 45 watts First the USB charging port will be disabled then DC Output 4 DC Output 3 DC Output 2 and finally DC Output 1 You can manually turn outputs back on when power draw drops below 45 watts SL 6 Power Settings When the SL 6 is attached the following settings are available in the Main menu s POWER section Sus Menu Name DESCRIPTION OPTIONS SL 6 Primary Source Selects primary power source e NP 1 e DC Input SL 6 NP 1 DC Ref Calibrates the power level indicator e 14V Li ion according to the type of NP 1 battery e NiMH in use The default is 14V Li ion SL 6 DC Input Ref Calibrates the power level indicator e 12V Ext DC according to the type of external DC e NiMH source The default is 12V Ext DC e Expanded NiMH e 12V Lead Acid e 14V Li ion e Full Range SL 6 Power Outputs Sub menu where each DC power out e Output 1 12V Isolated put can be turned on or off e Output 2 12V Isolated e Output 3 Battery e Output 4 Battery e USB Charging Port User
17. tennas is provided at each SL 6 antenna BNC connector Many variables are involved with a successful RF link As such results for each operation may vary Antenna Bias Power If needed 12V bias power may be provided to each antenna To supply bias power to an antenna Press the MENU button to access the Main menu 2 Do one of the following gt Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SL 6 gt Antenna A Power gt Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SL 6 gt Antenna B Power 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to turn bias power on or off SL 6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM Radio Frequency RF Filter The SL 6 provides RF filtering which can allow operation in the presence of in terfering signals such as cell phones and TV stations Selection is provided for four different frequency ranges of operation To enable the RF filter 1 Press the MENU button to access the Main menu 2 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select SL 6 gt Antenna Filter 3 Turn and press the Headphone encoder to select a filter range Using Wireless Receivers The SL 6 supports SuperSlot and unislot receivers on a DB 25 connection The SL 6 receiver slots provide power and audio connection to both types of receiv ers Additionally SuperSlot receivers can be controlled from the 688 interface To connect antennas to the SL 6 gt Connect each antenna directly to each BNC Antenna Connector on the SL 6
18. to lose data Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling elec trical equipment The text for caution arv notes also appears in a different color bold and italicized SL 6 User Guide e Rev 1 A e June 24 2015 This document is distributed bv Sound Devices LLC in online electronic PDF format oniv E published in the USA Sound Devices LLC E7556 Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg Wisconsin USA Direct 1 608 524 0625 Toll Free 800 505 0625 Fax 1 608 524 0655 Revision History This table provides the revision history of this guide Rev Date Description 1 A June 2015 Initial Official Publication SL 6 User s Guide Table of Contents SL 6 Powering and Wireless System Front Pane l ii ia cecagaGestuaaadesatacs 5 Using Wireless Receivers seen 10 RINT T si Ki a a Gt R 6 Selecting a Wireless Source L LL 11 Left T alia PETAS Ot s sa ee eti i 6 Accessing the Receiver Overview Screen 11 Powering with the SL 6 cece eee eee 7 Unislot Receivers seen 12 Power Screen dace ku a ia i ea jis i B Bit di aj E 7 Using SuperSlot Receivers seen 12 SL 6 DC OULOUNS isba ita fa a b i B 8 Receiver Details Screen Example A 13 SL 6 Power Settings naana nran n nnn 8 Receiver Details Screen Example B 14 Using Antenna Distribution 9 SL 6 S
19. ys the current compatibility mode of the receiver To cycle through compatibility modes gt Slide MIC TONE switch left or right 688 channel information Displays the name and number of the 688 channel to which the receiver is routed Pre fade level Displays pre fade audio level of the receiver s output on the 688 input to which it is routed Frequency Displays the frequency to which the receiver is currently tuned Whole number and decimal number are adjusted independently Decimal adjustments in 1 Normal tuning or 025 increments Fine tuning To adjust frequency gt Turn and press Headphone encoder Block amp Tx Switch Displays the block number and transmitter switch value Tuning Displays current tuning group When adjusting frequency values will be restricted to the selected tuning group Fine sets increment to 025 and Normal sets increment to 1 To cycle through tuning groups gt Slide RTN FAV switch left Menu Accesses the receiver s model specific settings Slide RTN FAV switch to access menu To access receiver s settings gt Slide RTN FAV switch right Receiver Details Screen Example B The following example of the Receiver Details screen is for a Wisycom MCR42 Refer to Wisycom documentation for further explanation of these settings This section applies to Wisycom receivers with firmware version 3 5 or later Wisy com receivers w
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