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    PSR1212 Digital Matrix Mixer Installation & Operation Manual[...]

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    ii T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 ©2002 ClearOne Communications, Inc. All rights reser ved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. ClearOne Communications, Inc. reser ves specifi[...]

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    iii T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 PSR1212 Installation and Operation Manual T able of Contents CHAPTER 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iv T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 CHAPTER 3: System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 G-W are R equirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Creating Floppy Disk Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    v T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 CHAPTER 5: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Signal Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    vi T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Congratulations on purchasing the PSR1212, a highly advanced twelve-by-twelve digital matrix mixer with audio processing. It utilizes an internal macro language and 32 user -definable presets to quickly adapt to a variety of sound reinforcement and room-combining applications in aud[...]

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    Introduction ~ New F eatures 2 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 New F eatures • Virtual references. The PSR1212 now features four user-definable virtual references. These references can use multiple signals as the P A Adapt reference point without sacrificing an analog output. • Front panel gain and mute contro[...]

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    3 Introduction ~ Professional Services Group T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 P rofessional Ser vices Group If you need any additional information on how to install, set up, or operate your system, please contact us at one of the locations listed below . We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to [...]

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    Ensure that the following items were received with your shipment: Introduction ~ Unpacking 4 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment. Y ou must make claims directly with the carrier . Inspect your shipment carefully for obvious signs of damage. If the[...]

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    5 Introduction ~ Controls and Connections T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 C. ▲ / ▼ These buttons scroll up and down through vertical programming options within a specific PSR1212 programming parameter or increases/decreases a numeric value. D. Esc. This button steps you out of a selected parameter or moves you[...]

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    Introduction ~ Controls and Connections P ower is supplied through the RS-485 ports to the remote Control P anels from the PSR1212. This power is limited to a total of 300mA at 15 volts for each connector . Over-current protection is provided on the +15V pins to prevent damage in the event of shorting. External power can be provided to control devi[...]

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    7 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Introduction ~ Networking Networking The latency or propagation delay is <1ms. ✍ Expansion bus The digital mix-minus expansion bus (RJ-45 L AN) is used to connect up to eight PSR1212s (or XAP 800/400s and 16 XAP TH2 units), where the total number of microphone inputs does not[...]

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    Introduction ~ Operational Requirements 8 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 P ower The PSR1212 automatically accommodates voltage requirements of 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 15W . Equipment placement The PSR1212 units are designed for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Y ou can also purchase side panels [...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The PSR1212 is designed for easy installation and setup. All connections are made through rear -panel connectors. This chapter provides instr uctions on making hardware connections, creating an expansion bus network, assigning device ID numbers, selecting the mixer mode, and using t[...]

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    Installation ~ Hardware Setup 10 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o connect the unit 1. Place the unit in a standard 19-inch rack and attach it securely . 2. If you are using a custom controller for control and status, plug it into the DB-25 Control/Status A or B port [D]. If you are using an external RS-232 cont[...]

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    11 Installation ~ Networking Units T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Expansion bus connections Using the Expansion Bus ports (RJ-45), you can connect up to eight PSR1212s or XAP 800/400s and 16 XAP TH2 units, where the total number of microphone inputs does not exceed 64. Make connections between units in daisy-chai[...]

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    Installation ~ Networking Units 12 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Device IDs Once your expansion bus connections are made (and if you have more than one PSR1212 at a site), you need to set up a unique expansion bus device ID number—a network address—for each PSR1212 on the network. As shipped from the factor [...]

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    13 Installation ~ LCD Programming T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The PSR1212’s front panel is intuitive to operate, thanks to its simple inter face: a 2x16 character LCD, menu buttons, and a peak-level LED bar meter . Although most of the PSR1212’s features are programmed with G-W are sof tware (see page 23),[...]

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    Installation ~ LCD Programming 14 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The five main menus are: System, RS-232, Meter , Inputs, and Outputs. All submenu items are arranged under these menus. Use the Enter button to select items and the ▲ and ▼ buttons to scroll through menus and submenus. When the last menu item is[...]

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    15 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Installation ~ LCD Programming Menu items can still be scrolled through when the panel is locked. However , settings cannot be entered until the panel is unlocked with the appropriate passcode. ✍ T o unlock the front panel, attempt to adjust a parameter. The PSR1212 will prompt[...]

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    Installation ~ LCD Programming 16 ClearOne recommends that you leave Flow Control enabled. ✍ The modem initialization string can be set only via the MINIT serial command (see page 113 or the G- W are software). It cannot be set through the front panel LCD. ✍ Y ou can set the modem password using the MP ASS serial command (see page 114) or in G-[...]

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    17 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Installation ~ LCD Programming Inputs Select which input (1–12) you want to monitor on the LCD and LED display . Scroll to the input, then press Enter . The meter displayed is the post-gain meter . Outputs This submenu allows you to choose which output (1–12) you want to moni[...]

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    Installation ~ LCD Programming 18 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Outputs menu There are two submenus under the Outputs menu: Mute and Gain. T o access these submenus you must first select the output. Choose from Outputs 1–12. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select the Outputs menu, then scroll through the option[...]

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    19 Installation ~ LCD Programming T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Fine Input Gain Phantom Powe r On/Off Mic 55, 25 Line Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain Fine Input Gain On On On On On Off Off Off Off Off Mute Fine Input Gain Input Processing On Off Mut[...]

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    20 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 CHAPTER 3: System Configuration G- W are Requirements ClearOne’s G-W are sof tware provides an easy inter face for configuring and controlling your PSR1212. While some configuration can be done using the front panel LCD menus, G-W are is required to complete the custom configurati[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Installing G-W are 22 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o select an alternate destination directory , click Browse and use the Choose Directory window to find the desired location. Click OK to return to the previous window . ✍ Figure 3.1. Desktop icon Creating Floppy Disk Copies Depending [...]

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    23 System Configuration ~ Site Setup T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Site Setup Creating a new site New site files are created through the Site Properties window in G-Ware. A site file contains all information about a particular installation including all unit settings and properties. It also provides G-W are with[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Site Setup Adding a PSR1212 Y ou can add a PSR1212(s) to your site file by connecting to your site and using G-W are to automatically create icons for the detected units. Or , you can work offline and manually add the unit(s) to the site file and connect to the site at a later time. T o open an existing site file, click the O[...]

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    25 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 System Configuration ~ Site Setup Configuring Unit Properties Using the Unit Properties window , you can configure the unit’s communication and security properties in addition to general unit properties such as name and type. The Unit Properties window automatically opens when [...]

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    System Configuration ~ Site Setup 26 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 8. If a modem is connected to the PSR1212 unit, select Use Modem and enter the initialization string. Click OK ; the PSR1212 will initialize the modem. 9. Click the Security tab. Create a modem password. The password will be required before contr[...]

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    G-W are has three modes: Configuration, P reset, and Macro R ecorder . Configuration is used to configure the unit and is the default mode. The Preset and Macro modes are discussed in Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration. Y ou can switch between modes by clicking on the corresponding toolbar button. The cur rent mode is displayed on the status bar . T[...]

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    28 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 System Configuration ~ G-W are Screens Figure 3.17. Unit shortcut menu Figure 3.19. Safety Mute Figure 3.18. Inputs 1–8 shortcut menu Copying and pasting settings G-W are has shortcut menus which appear when you right-click a selection or program window in G-W are. These shortc[...]

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    Matrix Screen The Matrix Screen is used to route audio to one or more destinations (outputs, expansion bus, or processing). Any number of connections to outputs can be made in the matrix. The Matrix Screen can also be used to access the Input, Output, and Processing configuration windows by clicking on the buttons along the top and left sides of th[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Audio Routing 30 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Audio is routed in the Matrix Screen (see Figure 3.20 on previous page). T o access the Matrix Screen, click on the Matrix button on the Flow Screen. T o retur n to the Flow Screen, click the Flow Screen button. The PSR1212 routing matrix has [...]

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    31 System Configuration ~ Audio Routing T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 numerical value directly in the window). The attenuation range is from 0 to -60dB. Click Close to exit. Note that the level control you have selected for the cross point is indicated numerically in the cross point cell. The Cross P oint shortc[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 32 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Inputs 1–8 T o open the Inputs 1–8 configuration window , click the Inputs 1–8 button on the Flow Screen. The In 1–8 button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window . These inputs are balanced and support both mic and line [...]

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    33 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 12dB closer to the target. AGC occurs af ter the gain and filter settings in the audio signal path. AGC default is Off . P Pwr (Phantom P ower) Phantom P ower toggles the phantom power on and off . Phantom power is an auxiliar y power sou[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 34 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 • Low P ass. Selectable frequency cutoff is 20Hz to 20kHz in 1Hz increments. R olloff is 12dB/octave. Level is fixed at 0dB. • Notch. Center frequency range is 20Hz to 20kHz with resolution to 1Hz or four places (whichever is larger).[...]

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    35 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o configure filters 1. In either the graph or table view , select the filter type from the T ype list. Note that the configurable filter parameters displayed depend on the selected filter type. 2. Click Add Filter to add a filter to the[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 36 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Chairman Override Chairman Over ride provides gating priority for this mic input over any other mic input within the same gating control (mixer) groups. When a mic with Chairman Override enabled gates on, all mics which don’t have Chair[...]

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    37 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Ambient Level if you want to specify a fixed reference point rather than one that adjusts for background noise. The range is from -80 to 0dB. Default is Off . Decay Rate Decay R ate deter mines how fast a channel gates off af ter the hold[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 38 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 If you select a virtual reference , the Virtual R eference window will open. Y ou can also open this window from the G-W are toolbar . Use this window to select which signals will be included in each of the four Virtual R eference points.[...]

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    39 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Gating Group Select In addition to specifying gating characteristics for each mic input, you can assign the inputs to a gating group for greater flexibility and control. When inputs are assigned to a gating group, the gating information f[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 40 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 3. Leave 1st Mic Priority selected (default) to enable this feature; other wise, clear the selection to disable it. ClearOne recommends leaving this setting on. This setting helps maintain maximum audio intelligibility by allowing only on[...]

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    41 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Optimizing input gain structure How you adjust an input’s gain directly affects sound quality . The optimal input gain setting is one which is adjusted as high as possible above the noise floor without introducing clipping. Clipping can[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 42 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Inputs 9–12 The PSR1212 supports four line level only inputs for auxiliar y audio sources such as VCRs and CD players. T o open the Inputs 9–12 configuration window , click the Inputs 9–12 button on the Flow Screen. The In 9–12 bu[...]

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    43 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Gain The Gain slider on the selected input in the Inputs 9–12 window is used to adjust input volume level. • Use the Gain slider to adjust input volume level. Y ou can also enter the level directly in the decibel box below the gain sc[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 44 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Outputs 1–12 The PSR1212 has 12 line level outputs for sending audio to recorders or amplifiers. T o open the Outputs 1–12 configuration window , click the Outputs 1–12 button on the Flow Screen. The Outputs 1–12 button on the Mat[...]

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    45 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 passing NOM infor mation. Enable NOM if you want to place this output in a constant gain mode. Default is on. When enabled, the NOM button light illuminates green. Gain The Gain slider on the selected output in the Outputs 1–12 window i[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Expansion Buses 46 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 F rom Expansion Bus O–Z Click the From Expansion Bus O–Z button on the Flow Screen to open the From Expansion Bus Labels window . Y ou can also access this window from the Matrix Screen. • Enter the names you want to use for each expan[...]

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    47 System Configuration ~ Processing T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 P rocessing A–H There are eight processing block s in the PSR1212, each with filters, compressors, and delay to provide pinpoint audio configuration s. T o open the Processing configuration window , click the Processing A–H button on the Flow[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Processing 48 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Cmprs (compressor) Cmprs opens the Compressor Setup window (see Figure 3.46). With the compressor you can change the gain transfer characteristics of the signal path and control the dynamics of a signal. When the signal exceeds the threshold leve[...]

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    49 System Configuration ~ Processing T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Post Compressor Gain Adjust the compressor gain with the gain slider or by using the ▲ and ▼ buttons. The graph reflects the input/output decibel levels with the gain setting you select. Threshold Threshold determines the RMS level at which t[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Processing 50 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The frequency response and phase vs frequency of the total transfer function of all filters is displayed in the window . Each filter can be disabled without affecting the filter settings. All filters can also be disabled using a single command. B[...]

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    51 System Configuration ~ Processing T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 R efer to the figure above. Note that as you create filters across several processing channels, you can obser ve their crossover points and general shape of the frequency response. In this case, several Linkwitz-Riley filters are being created ac[...]

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    System Configuration ~ Processing 52 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Introducing an appropriate amount of delay to the for ward-mounted driver(s) re-establishes the acoustical alignment necessar y for proper sound imaging in a room. The same principle of introducing delay applies to separate speaker enclosures loc[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 CHAPTER 4: Advanced Configuration P resets Over view For many audio conferencing applications, a great deal of system flexibility is needed to meet the challenges presented by changing meeting or conference room requirements. These requirements might include changes in muting, audio[...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 54 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Figure 4.3. Preset Configuration pane Matrix Screen The Matrix Screen in the Preset Mode is very similar to the Matrix Screen in Configuration Mode. All Input, Output, and Processing windows can be accessed by clicking on their respective buttons.[...]

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    55 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets Figure 4.5. Preset Macros Window Preset Description. Use the Preset Description box for entering information about the preset. This description is stored in the site file, not the unit. Preset Mask Control/Status B. With Preset Mask Control Status[...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 56 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Virtual Reference. The Virtual R eference button opens the preset Virtual R eference window . Using the Virtual R eference window , you can select which signals will be used by the four Virtual R eference points in this preset configuration. The o[...]

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    57 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets T o create a preset 1. From the Preset Selection list, select the number of the preset you will be configuring. Enter a description of the preset in the Preset Description box. 2. If you want to password protect this preset, click Protected . See [...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 58 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 R unning presets Presets can be run from G-W are or the front panel controls on the PSR1212. Y ou can also program external control devices (such as AMX or Crestron, ClearOne Control P anels, XAP IR R emote, and GPIO devices) or use macros to r un[...]

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    59 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets If a preset is flagged as “On,” nothing will happen when the preset is executed again because the system knows it has already been r un. This prevents any manual adjustments that are made during the course of the meeting (gain, muting, etc.) f[...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 60 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The four macros (one for each configuration) are set up as follows: When the room is in Configuration 1, r unning the Configuration 2 macro will change the presets to the following states: • P1 does not change because the flag is already set (1)[...]

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    61 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Advanced Configuration ~ Macros A macro is a series of commands which can be r un from G-Ware, the front panel controls, or by using any external control device. Macros streamline the operation of the PSR1212, allowing you to make quick configuration changes and, as previously di[...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Macros 62 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o create a macro using Macro Editor 1. Click the Macro Editor button in the G-Ware toolbar to open the Macro Editor . 2. Select the Macro (from 1 to 255) you are creating from the Macro list. Numbers that are already assigned to macros will be ma[...]

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    63 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Advanced Configuration ~ Macros 9. Click Add to place the command into the macro. The command line now appears in the command line table. Y ou can now create another command line for the macro or save the completed macro. Editing macros With the Macro Editor , you can add, edit, [...]

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    Advanced Configuration ~ Macros 64 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 R unning macros Macros can be r un from G-Ware or the front panel controls on the PSR1212. Y ou can also r un a macro using exter nal control devices (see Chapter 6: Control for more information). T o r un a macro using G-W are 1. Select the Run Ma[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 G-W are features several tools designed to assist you as you install your PSR1212 Digital Matrix Mixer including Signal Generator , Document Compare, Print R eports, Copy and P aste, and Message Log. G- Ware also provides Gate Views and Meters so you can quickly monitor or troublesh[...]

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    Operation ~ Utilities 66 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o use tone 1. Select the PSR1212 Unit and Input Channel the signal will be generated on. 2. Select T one. 3. Using the Frequency slider , select a specific tone frequency . Y ou can also enter the frequency in the box directly below the Frequency slider . [...]

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    67 Operation ~ Utilities T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 4. R epeat steps 1–3 to select the second second unit, site, or file for comparison. When you click Open, G-W are automatically compares information from the selected items and displays a table of parameters which differ (note that the actual differences a[...]

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    Operation ~ Utilities 68 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 6. T o print the report, click Print (you can also click Print in the Compare Utility window to print the report). The other buttons in this window allow you to tailor the view of the report and browse sequentially through each page. 7. When you finish viewi[...]

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    69 Operation ~ Utilities T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 In the window shown in Figure 5.8, clicking the Site 1 button transfers the selected settings from a line selected in the Site 2 column to the corresponding line in the Site 1 column. The Copy button copies the settings of the Site/Line above it, allowing yo[...]

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    Operation ~ Utilities 70 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 GFir m Firmware Utility T o make it easy to upgrade your unit when new fir mware enhancements are released, G-W are features a built-in firmware upgrade utility . Before upgrading fir mware, save a copy of your site files and verify that the flow control set[...]

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    71 Operation ~ Utilities T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 5. Select the PC COM port you are using for the upgrade. Select the Baud Rat e that matches the baud rate in the Site Properties window . 6. Click Next . If the upgrade requires you to save your site files, a warning message will display . Y ou will need to [...]

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    Operation ~ Utilities 72 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Figure 5.15. Shortcut menu G- W are Switcher G-W are Switcher allows you to alternate between different G-W are sof tware versions that are installed on the same PC. Prior to this release, the older version of G- W are had to be removed before the new versio[...]

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    73 Operation ~ Monitoring Views T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Message Log The Message Log displays messages indicating successful or unsuccessful site connection and all errors. This infor mation is displayed automatically . T o open the Message Log, click the Message Log toolbar button or select Message Log fro[...]

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    74 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Meter Views The Meter Views window allows you to monitor the level of any input, output, or processing signal of the PSR1212. Y ou can monitor the same parameter on multiple inputs (or outputs or processing channels) for comparison or you can monitor an entire signal flow from in[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 There are many ways to control your PSR1212 and other networked units. This chapter explains how to set up control for Control/Status A port using GPIO Builder , XAP IR R emote and ClearOne Control Panel using R emote Builder , and RS-232 port. Control/Status A GPIO stands for gener[...]

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    Control ~ Remote Builder 76 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 The R emote Builder window is used to configure the optional XAP IR R emote Control and ClearOne V olume and Select Control P anels. These control devices are connected to R emote Panel A or R emote P anel B—the RS-485 connectors. If you want to create [...]

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    77 Control ~ Remote Builder T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o program the XAP IR Remote 1. Select an ID number for the remote from the Select R emote ID list. 2. Click Change Name to create a more descriptive name for the remote which is displayed in addition to the remote number (limit 20 characters). 3. Select[...]

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    Control ~ Remote Builder 78 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 T o program the V olume panel 1. Select an ID number for the remote from the Select R emote ID list. 2. Click Change Name to create a more descriptive name (limit 20 characters) for the remote which is displayed in addition to the remote number in the Sel[...]

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    79 Control ~ Remote Builder T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 6. Select the Device T ype , ID , and Command from their respective lists. When you select a command, a description of it appears in the Command Description box. 7. Select the command parameters from the argument lists. The parameters that are available d[...]

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    Control ~ RS-232 P ort 80 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 5. Click the Active Command or Inactive Command button to set the command for operation when the button is active or inactive. 6. Select the Device T ype , ID , and Command from their respective lists. When you select a command, a description of it appears [...]

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    81 Control ~ RS-232 P ort T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Command strings By creating command strings, you can use your PSR1212 to control equipment such as lighting, projectors, and room dividers as well as other ClearOne products. A command string is passed to the connected device via the PSR1212’s RS-232 port[...]

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    82 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760[...]

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    T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 APPENDICES Dimensions (LxDxH) 17.25" x 10.25" x 1.25" 43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm W eight 7 lb/4.5 kg dr y 12 lb/5.9 kg shipping Operating T emperature 32–100° F/0–38° C Humidity 15% to 80%, non-condensing P ower Input Range Auto-adjusting 100–240V AC; 50/60Hz P ower C[...]

  • Page 90

    Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts 84 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendix B: Pinouts RS-232 COM DCE port pinout (female) Pin Number Control Pin Number Control 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 TXD 7 CTS 3 RXD 8 R TS 4 DTR 9 No connection 5 Ground 1 5 6 9 Figure B.1. RS-232 connector PC PSR1 2 1 2 DB-9 Male DB-9 Female TXD (Pin 2) [...]

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    85 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts Control/Status A Port Pinout (female) Pin Definable T ype Default Description 1 Y es Control Lock front panel toggle 2 Y es Status Status of front panel lock 3 Y es Control Mute all mics toggle 4 Y es Status Status of mute all mics 5 Y es C Mute O[...]

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    86 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Control/Status B port pinout Pin Definable* T ype Default Description 1 No C Preset select bit 2 No S Preset select status for Pin 1 3 No C Preset select bit 4 No S Preset select status for Pin 3 5 No C Preset select bit 6 No S Preset select status for Pin 5 7 No C Preset select [...]

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    87 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts Set connector pinout Pin Description Pin Description 1 T o pin 6 of SET RJ-11C 4 Tip 2 T o pin 5 of SET 5 T o pin 2 of LINE 3 Ring 6 T o pin 1 of LINE RJ-11C Line connector pinout Pin Description Pin Description 1 T o pin 6 of LINE RJ-11C 4 Ring 2[...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix C: Control P anel 88 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendix C: Control P anel This equipment must be installed according to applicable local electrical codes. ! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O N O N Figure C.1. DIP switches Figure C.2. DIP switch settings Figure C.3. Wiring the Control Panels The V olume[...]

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    89 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix C: Control P anel 6. Connect one connector ter minator block to the R emote P anel on the XAP/PSR unit. R oute the other end of the cable through the back of the electrical wall box and connect the terminator block to the Control P anel. 7. T o use a second [...]

  • Page 96

    Appendices ~ Appendix C: Control P anel 90 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 VOLUME CONTROL PANEL 910-155-051 FLAT HEAD SCREWS (2) INCLUDED WITH FACEPLATE 460-155-001 FACEPLATE 740-155-051 FACIA PLATE 915-155-051 ASSEMBLY, VOLUME CONTROL PANEL INCLUDES: 820-155-051 VOLUME CONTROL PANEL PCB ASSEMBLY W/TWO FOUR-PIN PH[...]

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    91 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix D: Accessories Accessory ClearOne P art Number T abletop Omni Microphone 910-103-160 (with cable) T abletop Uni Microphone 910-103-161 (with cable) Button Omni Microphone 910-103-162 (black button)/910-103-163 (white button) Button Uni Microphone 910-103-164[...]

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    92 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands The PSR1212 accepts serial commands through the serial port or the expansion bus. The commands in this manual pertain only to the PSR1212. RS-232 serial port protocol is 9,600, 19,200, 38,400 (default), or 57,600 baud; 8 bits, 1 stop bit, [...]

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    93 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Groups and channels If a channel has an alpha value of “*”, the command is to be applied to all channels. For example, a group value of M and a channel value of * would mean that the command is to be applied to all channels of group M [...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands 94 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Meter type definitions Serial command er ror codes Error number T ext message Explanation/Solution 1 Memor y er ror The box is out of internal memor y . P ower cycle the box. 2 No command found A command was not found in the string. 3 Unkn[...]

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    95 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 PSR1212 Serial commands Command Function AAMB Selects/reports adapt ambient setting AGC Enable/disables AGC AMBL VL Selects/reports ambient level BAUD Selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port CGROUP Selects/reports compressor group setting CHAIRO Selects/reports chairman [...]

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    96 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Command Function NOM Selects/reports NOM setting on output channels OFF A Selects/reports off attenuation mode for Inputs 1–8 P AA Selects P A adapt mode for specified input PP Selects/reports phantom power setting PRESET Executes preset[...]

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    97 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands AAMB - Adaptive Ambient Mode This command selects/reports the setting of adaptive ambient. Command form: DEVICE AAMB <Channel> <Group> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units AAMB Comman[...]

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    98 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands BA UD - Baud Rate This command selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port. Command form: DEVICE BAUD [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units BAUD Command form V alue 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 [...]

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    99 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 COMPRESS - Compressor Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor on processing channels. Command form DEVICE COMPRESS <Channel> [Threshold] [R atio] [Attack] [R elease] [Gain] Argument details Name Description Units Device 0–7 or * to select all uni[...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands 100 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 DECA Y - Decay Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of the decay rate for a specified input. Command form: DEVICE DECA Y <Channel> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units DECA Y Co[...]

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    101 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 DFL TM - Default Meter This command selects/reports the setting of the default meter . Command form: DEVICE DFL TM [Channel] [Group] [P osition] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units DFL TM Command form Channel 1–12 Group I = Inputs, O = Outpu[...]

  • Page 108

    Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands 102 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 FIL TER - Filter Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of filters. Command form: DEVICE FIL TER <Channel> <Group> <Node> [T ype] [Frequency] [Gain] [Bandwidth] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or [...]

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    103 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands FIL TSEL - Filter Select This command turns on and off the filters on input and audio processing channels. Command form: DEVICE FIL TSEL <Channel> <Group> <Node> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or[...]

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    104 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands FPP - F ront P anel P asscode 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 t[...]

  • Page 111

    105 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands GA TE - Gate Status This command reports the gate status of mics. This command is read only . Command form: DEVICE GA TE Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units GA TE Command for m The command will return t[...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands 106 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 GMODE - Gating Mode This command selects/reports the setting of gating mode. Command form: DEVICE GMODE <Channel> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units GMODE Command form Channel 1–8 (sel[...]

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    107 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands GREPOR T - Gate Report This command selects/reports the gate status. Command form: DEVICE GREPORT <V alue> Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units GREPOR T Command form V alue 0 = Off , 1 = On, 2 = T [...]

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    108 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 LFP - Lock F ront P anel This command sets and reports front panel access for the unit. When the unit is locked, access is not allowed to the unit until the unit is unlocked. Command form: DEVICE LFP [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all unit[...]

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    109 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands L OCKPRST - Apply the lock to a preset or macro Selects/reports whether the lock is applied to a preset/macro. If a preset/macro has the lock applied, it can be changed only if unlocked with the password. Command form: DEVICE L OCKPRST &l[...]

  • Page 116

    L VLREPOR T - Level R eport This command selects level status reporting. Command form: DEVICE L VLREPORT <Channel> <Group> [P osition] [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units L VLREPORT Command form Channel See Groups and Channels, page 93 Group See Groups and Channels, page 93 P osition See Mete[...]

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    111 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands MACRO - Macro Execution/R eporting This command executes a specified macro or reports the last macro executed. There are 255 macros that can be specified. Command form: DEVICE MACRO [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 [...]

  • Page 118

    MDMODE - Modem Mode 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. Af ter five minutes of serial inactivity the passcode will be requested to continue serial activity .[...]

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    113 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands MINIT - Modem Initialization String This command sets/reports the modem initialization string of the serial port when in modem mode. Command form: DEVICE MINIT [String] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all uni[...]

  • Page 120

    MLINE - Mic/Line Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of coarse gain adjustment on the input channels 1-8. The three settings are 0dB, 25dB, and 55dB. Command form: DEVICE MLINE <Channel>[V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units MLINE Command form Channel 1–8 (selects mic inputs) V alue 0 = [...]

  • Page 121

    115 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands MTRX - Matrix This command selects/reports the matrix routing of an input to an output. Command form: DEVICE MTRX <SRC CHNL> <SR C GRP> <DEST CHNL> <DEST GRP> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7[...]

  • Page 122

    MUTE - Mute This command selects/reports the setting of mute on input, output or processing channels. Command form: DEVICE MUTE <Channel> <Group> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units MUTE Command form Channel See Groups and Channels, page 93 Group I, O , M, P , L V alue 0 = Off , 1 = On, 2 = T[...]

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    117 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands P AA - P A Adaptive Mode This command selects/reports P A adaptive mode for the specified mixer . There can be only one selection per mixer . Command form: DEVICE PA A <Channel> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–[...]

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    118 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands PRGSTRING - P rogram String This command sets/reports a programmed string. Command form: DEVICE PRGSTRING <ID> [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units PRGSTRING Command ID 0 – 7 (string loc[...]

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    119 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands R AMP – Ramp Gain Adjustment This command starts/stops the gain ramp for an input, output, or assignable processing block. There is no quer y for this command. Command form: DEVICE RAMP <Channel><Group><R ate>[T arget][...]

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    120 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 REFSET - R eference channel setup This command selects/reports the output the reference channel tracks. Command form: DEVICE REFSET <Channel> <Group>[V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units REFSET Command Channel 1–4 (select [...]

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    121 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 SF TYMUTE - Safety mute Selects/reports the state of the safety mute. When on, the safety mute holds all outputs on the selected unit in a muted state. It is used primarily for troubleshooting G-W are. Command form: DEVICE SF TYMUTE [V alue] Argument details Name Description Dev[...]

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    122 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands SIGTOUT - Signal Generator Time Out Sets the signal generator time out for the unit. Command form: DEVICE SIGTOUT [V alue] Argument details Name Description Device 0–7 or * to select all units SIGGEN Command V alue 0 = Off , 1–30 = Se[...]

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    123 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 UID - Unit ID This command reports the unit ID. This command is read only . Command form: DEVICE UID [V alue] Argument details Name Description Units Device 0–7 or * to select all units UID Command V alue Null to return value Hexadecimal Example: #43 UID B465F991 The unit ID n[...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix F: W ar ranty 124 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 ClearOne Communications, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: A. R epair or replace any d[...]

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    125 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Appendices ~ Appendix F: W ar ranty Manufacturer shall not be liable for punitive, consequential, or incidental damages, expenses, or loss of revenue or property , inconvenience, or interr uption in operation experienced by the end user due to a malfunction in the purchased prod[...]

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    Appendices ~ Appendix G: Compliance 126 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 FCC P art 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter fe[...]

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    Glossary 127 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Adaptive Ambient This portion of the mixer monitors the var ying ambient noise level in the room and changes the threshold level at which a microphone gates on. Ambient Level The manually-set background noise level upon which the PSR1212 bases gating protocols. Used onl[...]

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    128 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Glossary Clipping A condition in which a signal level exceeds the maximum level a circuit can handle. This is usually caused by improper gating parameters and gain settings. It causes distortion and typically leads to listener fatigue and accelerated failure of loudspeaker drive[...]

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    Glossary 129 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Decay Rate (slow , medium, fast) Determines how fast a channel gates off af ter hold time expires. Default is medium. Default meter The input/output displayed on the front panel LED meter when a input/output meter is not specifically selected elsewhere. Delay A setting [...]

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    130 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Glossary the designated frequency occurs at a fixed 6dB/octave rate. The gain or loss below the corner frequency is adjustable to +/- 15dB. Filter Display A group of nodes plotted on a logarithmic scale. The PSR1212’s filter display can be accessed through the Inputs 1-8, From[...]

  • Page 137

    Glossary 131 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 GPIO (general purpose input/output) The Control/Status A and B ports on the PSR1212 unit. The GPIO Builder is used to program Control/Status A pins. G-W are Software The PSR1212’s setup and configuration sof tware. Hold Time The length of time that a microphone remain[...]

  • Page 138

    132 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Glossary Mix er mode The mixer mode has two settings: master and slave. Mixer mode can be configured from the front panel or in the Unit Properties window . Mute A condition in which an audio signal is attenuated below the audible threshold. Number of Open Mics (NOM)/Constant Ga[...]

  • Page 139

    Glossary 133 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 • Preset The preset password is created in the Unit Properties window and makes it possible to lock certain presets. A locked preset can be executed without the password. However , a password must be entered to edit the preset. • Site file (File Access) The site fil[...]

  • Page 140

    134 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 S–Z buses These eight buses are defaulted as auxiliar y mix buses. They are used to route auxiliar y audio to and from other units on the network. These buses are also used as mic mix buses when NOM count is not required. Serial Command A bit description designed to execute an[...]

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    Glossary 135 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 you to reference multiple signals without sacrificing an analog output. Y ou can open the Virtual R eference window from the G-Ware toolbar or from the Acoustic Echo Cancellation window . White Noise Acoustical noise with equal energy throughout a given frequency range.[...]

  • Page 142

    Index 136 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 A adaptive ambient 37, 37, 83, 97, 127 add unit 24 AGC see automatic gain control All P ass 33, 49, 83, 102, 129 ambient level 36–37, 40, 97, 127 ambient noise 35, 127 attack time see Compressor audio routing 29, 30–31, 53, 127 O–Z routing 30 Process A–H routing 30[...]

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    Index 137 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 gain str ucture 41, 43, 45, 52, 130 Gate 35, 105–107, 130 activation 35 adaptive ambient 36 ambient level 36–37 auto-gate 35 chairman over ride 36 decay rate 37 gate ratio 36 hold time 36 manual off 35 manual on 35 off attenuation 36 P A Adaptive mode 36 Gate View 70 G[...]

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    Index 138 T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 N NOM 30, 35, 44, 45, 116, 132 non-gated 5, 29, 30, 35 Notch 34, 49, 83, 102 O Outputs 1–12 6, 10, 18, 44–45, 83 mute 44 NOM 44 Outputs menu 18 gain 18 mute 18 O–R buses 7, 30, 132 P P A Adapt R eference 7, 37–38, 119, 120, 132 buses 7 P A Adaptive Mode 36 password[...]

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    139 Index T echnical Ser vices Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 signal generator 65 site file 23, 24, 134 Site Properties 16, 23, 25, 134 Communication 23 Security 23 Use Modem 23 slave setting 12, 15, 25, 111 specifications 83 status bar 28 status lights 28 storage capacity 57, 61 Sync 24, 25, 28 System menu 14 Device ID 15 Firmware V[...]