SF-16M 16-Channel Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide
DATE LTR REVISION RECORD AUTH DR CK 7/30/10 A Release DAF 11/4/10 B Update fuse legend DAF 12/22/10 C Update fuse legend DAF 1/7/11 D Update fuse legend DAF 2/18/11 E New ETL mark, part dimensions DAF 3/21/11 F New ETL information DAF SF-16M 16-Channel Matrix Amplifier SF-16M Serial Number Date of Purchase / Installation Custom Installer Telephone Number This product has been tested by an accredited laboratory and meets the provisions of FCC 47 CFR Part 15.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR Set voltage selector and install correct fuses according to local power supply. Set voltage selector and install correct fuses according to local power supply.
Installation and Operation Guide Model SF-16M 16 Channel Matrix Amplifier Table Of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION The SonaFlex SF-16M is a unique blend of multi-channel amplification, flexible input options, audio matrix switching, signal processing and open control capability. Built and designed in the U.S. with sound and video integrators in mind, the SF-16M offers a new approach to common commercial and residential distributed audio applications - one multi-purpose matrix amplifier that can be used in a variety of installations.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Model SF-16M 16-Channel Matrix Amplifier A B C D E F A Power Indication LED E Menu Selection Button B Front Panel IR Receiver F Back Button C Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) G Dim Button D Multi Function Knob G BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS H I AUDIO OVERRIDE SYSTEM TRIGGER 1 2 IN J UNIT ID OUT K ETHERNET 701-13303B USB LINK N SPEED Audio Authority® Corp. • 2048 Mercer Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 USA 800-322-8346 • 859-233-4599 • www.audioauthority.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Confirm that nothing is missing from your shipping carton. Refer to Carton Contents on page 5. • Record the serial number (found on the product rear panel) in the space provided on the inside front cover of this manual for easy reference. • Activate your warranty and receive future upgrade notifications by registering your purchase at www.audioauthority.com/register. • Read this instruction manual to become familiar with the configurations and functions of this product.
SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Audio Inputs RCA Line Inputs The SF-16M includes 16 RCA audio inputs that can be configured as mono, stereo or a combination of both mono and stereo. Figure 1 shown below provides examples of all configurations. NOTE: It is important that all physical input configurations are entered into the SF-16M programming, using the PC configuration software or the front panel system menu. STEREO SOURCE SYSTEM TRIGGER IN UNIT ID OUT ETHERNET MONO SOURCE USB LINK SPEED Audio Authority® Corp.
2 IN UNIT ID OUT ETHERNET USB 761-391 LINK The SF-16M includes two FlexPort Cat 5 inputs that accept a variety of pro and consumer SPEED audio sources via optional FlexPort audio modules. See Appendix A for a detailed overview of all FlexPort modules and system configuration. CONTACT CLOSURE FlexPort module options include: FPM-B Balanced line/mic with phantom power DB25 AUDIO INPUT IN IN ™ BUS OUT OUT AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT FPM-X XLR/ 1/4” TRS with phantom power CH.
SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Speaker Outputs AUDIO SYSTEM OVERRIDE TRIGGER The SF-16M includes 16 amplified audio outputs that can be configured as mono, stereo or a combination of both mono 1 2 IN OUT and stereo. Figure 6, shown below, provides examples of each configuration. UNIT ID LI NOTE: It is important that all physical speaker output configurations are entered into the SF-16M programming, using the PC configuration software or the front panel system menu.
SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Control The SF-16M provides four methods of system control: 1. 2. 3. 4. Front panel menu (See page 15 for detailed information) DB-9 RS-232 port using a 3rd party serial controller RJ-45 Ethernet port using a 3rd party ethernet/telnet controller 3.5mm IR port using a 3rd party IR controller RS-232 Port 701-13303B The DB-9 “Serial In” port of the SF-16M can be connected to virtually any 3rd party RS-232 controller using a straightthru serial cable.
SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Audio Override (Contact Closure) The SF-16M provides two “Audio Override” contact closure inputs, which allow pushbuttons, partition wall contacts, and other contact sensors to trigger the system. Audio override provides a convenient method of temporarily switching to an alternate audio input when a sensor is triggered. A practical example of this feature is a conference hall with movable partition walls (Figure 12).
SF-16M CONNECTIONS - Connecting Multiple SF-16M Chassis Up to four SF-16M units can be linked to function as a 64 output system. In Figure 14, the maximum number of input channels is 20; 16 inputs via RCA or DB-25, and four shared Flexport channels. Units are linked using the loop out connections for FlexPort Audio, DB-25 Audio, IR, Serial and System Trigger inputs (see p. 12). Set the Unit ID as shown, incrementing from top to bottom.
CONFIGURATION Basic configuration of the SF-16M can be achieved using the front panel controls. It is possible to configure all settings on the SF-16M via telnet/serial commands with a program such as hyperterminal on your PC (page 18). The recommended method to perform advanced setup tasks is to use the SF-16M PC configuration software, available for download on the SF-16M product page at audioauthority.com.
OPERATION Front Panel Description The front panel is operated by using three touch sensitive keys: Menu A , Back B , Dim C and a Multi-Function Knob D . Multi-Function Knob Operation: Used to navigate through all menu items, the multi-function knob can scroll (clockwise or counterclockwise) and select or de-select (press in). The open arrow symbol is displayed when scrolling through menu items. Once an item has been selected (by pressing in the knob), the arrow will fill in .
• Input Assignment: Input(s) currently assigned to the selected output(s). C shows a stereo input on channels 1 and 2 selected for the stereo output channels 1 and 2. E shows stereo inputs 1 and 2 combined for mono output 5. F shows a mono input selected on both stereo channels C D • Loudness: D A bass & treble boost designed for outputs with low volume levels. • Bass: Boost or cut low frequencies by 15db (disables Loudness F ). • Treble: Boost or cut high frequencies by 15db (disables Loudness).
Override Displays all override settings, including override name, on/off status, assigned input, override priority and a list of output members. Each override can be selected from the top line of the screen and toggled on and off from the status line. NOTE: All override parameters must be set up using the SF-16M configuration software. Each SF-16M supports 10 standard audio overrides and 4 FlexPort audio overrides.
USING SERIAL AND ETHERNET (TELNET) Follow the instructions for your Control4, RTI, URC, or other controller using the serial settings below, and/or Ethernet settings accessible via the SF-16M front panel menu. Serial commands, available at our website on the SF-16M product page, are used for telnet or serial control. The internal SF-16M telnet server allows two clients to be connected at one time.
This can be arbitrarily done on a direct connection, but a good choice for the settings would be IP address of 192.168.0.1, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and an empty default gateway. Once these values have been set, use serial commands to set the network settings of the SF-16M in a similar manner, but use a different IP address than that of the computer (for example, 192.168.0.2).
7/29/11 A Release 11/15/11 B DRA Remove IR DAF BALANCED AUDIO INPUT Appendix A: FlexPort Audio Modules + FlexPort audio modules provide up to four additional audio inputs (2 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.
FPM Rear Panel Connections and Settings FlexPort RJ-45 Pinout It is recommended that all FlexPort bus Cat 5 wiring be configured using the 568B standard pinout. Audio Authority cannot gaurantee correct operation using any other wiring configuration. Figure A-1 below shows both 568B and FlexPort RJ-45 pinouts. FPM-B and FPM-X 761-392 761-391 A BUS IN B BUS OUT BUS IN FPM-B and FPM-X A B FlexPort Bus In - Connects via Cat 5 to the FlexPort “Bus Out” of another FPM in daisy chain scenarios CH.
FlexPort Module “Override” Button The purpose of the front panel override button is to switch designated SF-16M outputs to a FPM input. A typical example is an audio mixer, connected to a FPM-X in a conference room. When the override button is pressed, designated outputs will switch over to the audio mixer for the duration of the override. When the override button is pressed again, all effected outputs will switch back to the input source prior to override. Audio override is based on two key settings: 1.
Appendix D: SF-16M Specifications Power Per Channel (All Channels Driven): 45W @ 8 Ohms, 60W @ 4 Ohms Power Per Channel (8 Channels Driven): 60W @ 8 Ohms, 80W @ 4 Ohms Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1db into 8 Ohms Full Power Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz S/N Ratio: 96dB Channel Separation: 70dB(channel to channel @1kHz) THD+N: <0.7% @ full power output IMD: <0.5% @ full power output Input Sensitivity: 0.
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