Altinex MT108-104 manual

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    MULTI-TASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0178-002 MT108-104/MT108-105 4-IN, 4-OUT STEREO AUDIO LINE DRIVER CARDS FOR MULTI-TASKER USER’S GUIDE TM MT108-104 is shown above.[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .............. 2 1.1 GENERAL ................................ .................. 2 1.2 INSTALLATION ................................ .......... 2 1.3 CLEANING ................................ ................. 2 1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE ................................ ...... 2 ABOUT YO[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MT108-104/(105) Line Driver. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT108-104/(105) and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 3 ABOUT YOUR MT108-104/(105) 2 MT108-104/(105) 4-in 4-out Stereo Audio Line Driver Cards The MT108-104/(105) is a Stereo Audio Line Driver Card designed for use with the Multi- Tasker  system. When installed in a Multi- Tasker  , this card allows the connection of four stereo audio sources to four receiving devices, which can inc[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 4 DESCRIPTION OF MT108-104/(105) 4 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 Application 1[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 5 Application Diagram 2: Internal View of the MT108-104/(105)[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 6 INSTALLING YOUR MT108-104/(105) 6 Step 1. Slide the MT108-104/(105) into an available slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Basic Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT108-104/(105) card fits into place. Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the MT108-[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 7 Example: If one MT108-105 card is plugged in slot #2 of unit 3: Send the command [VERC2U3] , and the Multi -Tasker™ Basic Enclosure will return the following feedback: MT108-105 690-0127-007 690-0127-007 = software version MT108-105 = card type: MT108-105 2. [C] This command receives the status of the card. Command Format: [CnUi] C[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 8 Example: If cards 1, 2, and 3 are grouped as group 5 of unit 1, send the command [SEL1G5U1]. Then send the commands [ + ], and [ - ] to increase or decrease the volume for cards 1, 2, and 3 simultaneously. 5. [SEL] This command selects the individual input for adjusting the volume level of each output. Command Format: [ SELmCnUi] SEL[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 9 Ui = unit number (i = # from 0-9) Example: To group cards #1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of unit #1, send the command [WRC1C2C3G5U1]. After executing this command, cards 1, 2, and 3 of unit 1 will be grouped together as group 5. 11. [RD] This command displays the members in each group. Command Format: [ RDGkUi ] Gk = group number (k = # fro[...]

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    MULTI-TASKER 10 source is working and there is still no sound, see Cause 2. Cause 2: The card output is turned OFF. Solution 1: Turn ON the card output that is used. See RS-232 accessible commands in section 7. If no sound is present, see Solution 2. Solution 2: If the re is still no sound, see Cause 3. Cause 3: Cable connections to t he destinatio[...]