PSR1212 Digital Matrix Mixer with Audio Processing Installation & Operation Manual Perfect Communication through Technology, Service, and Education.
PSR1212 Installation and Operation Manual Gentner Part No. 800-155-001 June 2001 (Rev. 4.0) ©2001 Gentner Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Gentner Communications Corporation. Printed in the United States of America. Gentner Communications Corporation reserves specification privileges. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Connect to Site Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Disconnect from Site Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Site Roll Call Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 INTRODUCTION • OVERVIEW 1 Introduction Overview Congratulations on purchasing the PSR1212, a highly advanced twelveby-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 auditoriums, stadiums, theatres, gymnasiums, hotel/convention centers, conference rooms, training rooms, and boardrooms.
2 INTRODUCTION • OVERVIEW The GPIO (general purpose input/output) allows switching among any of 32 user-stored presets. This gives you real-time flexibility to meet a variety of audio reinforcement requirements. Network-based interconnectivity allows up to eight PSR1212s to be connected and controlled as a single unit, allowing microphone coverage in applications requiring up to 64 mics. The PSR1212’s Macro Pro™ scripting language allows the unit to function without the need for an external controller.
3 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • UNPACKING 2 Installation and Setup Unpacking PSR1212 PSR1212 Part No. 910-155-001 Phoenix 3-Pin Push-On Blocks (x24) Part No. 673-016-003 18- inch Expansion Bus Jumper (x1) Part No. 830-150-004 Phoenix 4-Pin Push-On Blocks (x2) Part No. 673-016-104 AC Power Cord Part No. 699-150-006 NEW NEW Digital Matrix Mixer with Audio Processing Installation and Operation Manual TM Perfect Communication through Technolog y, Ser vice, and Education. PSR1212 Manual Part No.
4 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • FRONT PANEL Front Panel The PSR1212’s front-panel controls (see Figure 1) perform the following functions described below. 1 2 3 4 Figure 1. Front Panel ✍ All front panel buttons are also used to enter the front panel passcode. See Security (page 11) for more details. 5 6 7 1. LCD This display is for PSR1212 setup in conjunction with the four associated front-panel buttons [2, 3 and 4].
5 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • REAR PANEL Rear Panel 2 1 3 4 Expansion Bus In Out 5 5 6 1. Power This power module (see Figures 2 and 3) accommodates power ranging from 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz. The module uses an IEC-type connector. No switching is required. 2. Inputs 1-8 This bank of Phoenix™ block connectors (see Figures 2 and 4) is for connection of eight mic-level or line-level (selectable) inputs.
6 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • REAR PANEL VCRs, tape recorders, amplifiers, and other audio devices. These outputs may be configured to contain any combination of gated and non-gated inputs. The nominal output level is 0dBm. Figure 7. Outputs 1-8 Figure 8. Outputs 9-12 Figure 9. Inputs 9-12 Expansion Bus In Out Figure 10. Expansion Bus Connectors 5 9 1 6 Figure 11. RS-232 Port 6. Inputs 9-12 These Phoenix connectors (see Figures 2 and 9) are for connection of up to four line-level inputs.
7 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • EXPANSION BUS NET WORKING In addition, there are four global mixer groups (A-D). They support first-mic priority, maximum number of mics, etc., and work across all linked PSR1212s. Unlike the audio buses, they contain only mic status and gate parameters. All gated mics are default routed to the A mixer and to the O bus for routing. Global Mixer Groups A-D These mix-minus buses are defined as microphone mixing buses which support first-mic priority, maximum number of mics, etc.
8 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Step 1—Rear Panel Connections Review the equipment placement and environmental requirements sections (page 7) before installing the unit. Also, refer to the Rear Panel section (page 5) to make all the equipment connections necessary for your particular application. Step 2—Expansion Bus Connections Begin by placing the PSR1212s in their proper locations.
9 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • DEVICE ID If the error is in the Expansion Bus connection, the front panel LEDs will flash on the units that are not physically connected to the network. To correct the problem, check for broken connections and reconnect the Expansion Buses. Step 3—Device ID Once your physical Expansion Bus is established (and if you have more than one PSR1212 at a site), you need to set up unique Expansion Bus Device ID numbers for each PSR1212 on the network.
10 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • LCD PROGRAMMING LCD Programming ✍ The PSR1212’s front panel is intuitive to operate, thanks to its simple interface: a 2x16 character LCD, menu buttons (described previously), and a peak-level LED bar meter. Most of the PSR1212’s features are programmed with G-Ware software. See Chapter 3: PR1212 G-Ware Software for more information. G-Ware software is required to complete system setup. When power is applied to the PSR1212, the LCD panel will first read INITIALIZING.
11 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • LCD MENU TREE The three main menus are: System, RS-232, and Meter. All submenu items are arranged under these menus. Use the ENTER button to descend into a menu and its submenus and ESC to ascend back out. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select between items within a specific menu or submenu group. When the last menu item is reached, the display scrolls back to the beginning of the list, and vice-versa. Holding down an ▲/▼ button increases the scrolling repeat rate.
12 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • SECURIT Y System Menu There are seven system-level parameters (see System-Level LCD Parameters figure on previous page): Select Preset, Lock Panel, Set passcode, Device ID, Mixer Mode, Unit ID, and Firmware Version. The latter two are read only; they cannot be changed. Select Preset The SELECT PRESET menu item allows for one of 32 preprogrammed presets to be selected for PSR1212 use. These preset configurations can be easily loaded via serial commands to the RS-232 port.
13 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • RS-232 MENU RS-232 Menu There are four submenus under the RS-232 Menu (see figure at right): Baud Rate, Flow Control, Enable Modem, and Clear Password. Power-Up Screen Gentner PSR1212 Version X.X Baud Rate This parameter allows you to set the PSR1212’s baud rate to 9.6kbps, 19.2kbps, 38.4kbps, 57.6 kbps, or 115.2kbps. Default is 38.4kbps. Select the baud rate you wish to use, then press ENTER.
14 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • METER MENU Clear Password This parameter allows you to erase the serial port password in case it has been forgotten. Select YES to keep the current password or NO to erase it. Press ENTER to enable your selection. Meter Menu There are four submenus under the Meter Menu (see Meter-Level LCD Parameters figure at left): Inputs, Outputs, Processing, and Default Meter. The Meter menu selects what is shown on the front panel LCD and peak-level LED display.
Mute NOM Off On Off On Off On Off On Output Gain Mute M NOM Output Gain M NOM Mute Off On Off On Output Gain Output 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
16 INSTALL ATION AND SETUP • OPERATION A complete set of worksheet templates for configuring various PSR1212 functions are located in the PSR1212 White Paper document on the AP Products CD provided. Operation The PSR1212 is operated with G-Ware software. A few parameters can be changed through the LCD panel on the front of the unit, as discussed in the LCD Programming section (page 10). A remote controller can be used to operate the PSR1212, but is not necessary. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.
17 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INSTALL ATION 3 PSR1212 G-Ware Software G-Ware software must operate on computer equipment that meets the following minimum requirements: Operational Requirements Operating system: Windows 95T OSR 2.
18 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INSTALL ATION Installation Procedure To 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. ✍ 1. Boot the PC to the Windows operating system. Ensure that all other programs or applications are closed. Insert the Audio and Video Products CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the Autorun feature is enabled on the PC, the Gentner Welcome window opens.
19 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INSTALL ATION 5. The Select Program Folder window shows which Program Folder starts the G-Ware software. Select Program Folder Window 6. Click Next. The Install Summary window shows the current install settings. 7. Click Next to begin installation. After a few moments, a window appears indicating that installation is complete. 8. You must restart your computer to finalize the installation process. You can restart now or wait until later.
20 G-WARE SOFT WARE • CONFIGURATION G-Ware Software Configuration G-Ware Main Screen G-Ware is the configuration software for the PSR1212. Virtually every parameter of the PSR1212’s operation is programmed with G-Ware. When you complete the software installation described on the previous pages, launch G-Ware by going to the Start menu, selecting Gentner GWare, then G-Ware - Main Program. The G-Ware Main Screen (shown below) appears.
21 G-WARE SOFT WARE • NEW SITE CREATION Create New Site You should begin G-Ware configuration of your PSR1212 by clicking on the Create New Site button. This opens the Site Properties — New Site/General Tab window. The General tab is selected. Note that a default File Name and Path appear, and that nothing appears next to the Created and Modified fields. To establish a file name and path, click OK, then select Save As from the File menu. This opens the Save As window, where you enter a file name and path.
22 G-WARE SOFT WARE • NEW SITE CREATION Next, click the Comm (Communications) tab. Select which COM port, baud rate, and flow control you wish to use (Gentner recommends that you leave Flow Control set to Hardware). Ensure that the appropriate connections are made on the rear of the PSR1212. If you plan to use a modem, select the Use Modem box and enter the phone number, initialization string, and reset string.
23 G-WARE SOFT WARE • ADDING A PSR1212 UNIT TO A SITE The next step is to add a PSR1212 unit to the site setup you’ve created. This step also applies to adding a Gentner XAP 800, using the corresponding XAP 800 toolbar button. Adding a PSR1212 Unit to a Site In the G-Ware Main Screen, click the Add PSR Unit to Current Site button. This opens the Unit Properties — New Unit window.
24 G-WARE SOFT WARE • SECURIT Y The Baud Rate and Flow Control must be configured from the front panel of the PSR1212 unit. If you have already done this, these two parameters will display in the Unit Properties—New Unit/Comm tab window. See the LCD Menu Tree on page 10 for the location of the Baud Rate and Flow Control in the LCD menu structure. Set the Serial Echo (default is On) and Serial Mode (default is Text) you wish to configure.
25 G-WARE SOFT WARE • MATRIX SELECTION WINDOW G-Ware Flow Screen G-Ware Flow Screen The G-Ware Flow Screen is the main access window for G-Ware’s features and functions. Simply move the cursor over the button you wish to select or label you wish to edit, then click. When you click on a button, the window for the selected item opens while leaving the G-Ware Flow Screen open in the background. The exception is when you select Matrix.
26 G-WARE SOFT WARE • PULL-DOWN MENUS Pull-Down Menus G-Ware’s pull-down menus provide easy access to the software’s functions and features. Several menu items can also be accessed directly with the toolbar buttons. Below is a description of each menu. File Menu New Site opens the Site Properties—New Site window. This window can also be opened with the Create New Site toolbar button. See page 21 for more information. Open Site opens the Open Site window.
27 G-WARE SOFT WARE • VIEW MENU In 9-12 displays the Inputs 9-12 window. This window can also be opened with the In 9-12 button on the matrix. See page 44 for more information about these inputs. Outputs 1-12 displays the Outputs 1-12 window. This window can also be opened with the Outputs 1-12 button on the matrix. See page 52 for more information about the outputs. Processing opens the Processing window. This window can also be opened with the From Processing button on the matrix.
28 G-WARE SOFT WARE • CONNECT MENU window, including those of the General, Comm, and Security tabs, are identical to the Unit Properties—New Unit window. See page 23 for more information about how to adjust these parameters. Connect Menu Connect connects G-Ware to the site directly or via a modem. However, you must first set the appropriate parameters in the Site Properties window before doing this. See page 21 for more information. Disconnect disconnects G-Ware from the site.
29 G-WARE SOFT WARE • COPY MENU Copy Menu (Right Mouse Click) In most areas of G-Ware software, right-clicking the mouse opens the Copy Menu. There are various versions of this menu, which are customized to help you configure G-Ware based on where you are in the application. For example, the version shown at left allows you to copy and paste settings and sites, as well as add or remove units from a site. It also opens the Unit Properties window (see page 23) and Site Properties window (page 21).
30 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS Add PSR1212 Unit to Current Site Button Add PSR1212 Unit to Current Site Button The Add a PSR1212 to a Site button opens the Unit Properties—New Unit window, where you configure device ID and modem settings. This section is covered in detail on page 23. Add XAP 800 Unit to Current Site Button Add XAP 800 Unit to Current Site Button The Add a XAP 800 to a Site button opens the Unit Properties—New Unit window.
31 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS Command Strings Button The Command Strings button opens the Command String window, where you enter command strings through the RS-232 port to execute functions such as increasing volume. Command Strings Button Execute a Preset Button The Execute a Preset button opens the Execute Preset window, where you select the saved preset you wish to run. Then click Execute to run the preset.
32 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS Signal Generator Button Signal Generator Button The Signal Generator button opens the Signal Generator window. The signal generator allows the PSR1212 to generate test audio signals for sound system calibration. See page 65 for more information. Connect to Site Button Connect to Site Button The Connect to Site button connects G-Ware to the site directly or via a modem.
33 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TOOLBAR BUTTONS See page 61 for more information about the Macro Mode. M Button Message Log Button The Message Log button opens the Message Log window, which displays messages indicating successful or unsuccessful site connection and all errors. When error messages are generated, the Message Log opens automatically to display them. Message Log Button Compare Utility Button The Compare Utility button opens the Document Compare Utility window.
34 G-WARE SOFT WARE • G-WARE MATRIX G-Ware Matrix Click the Matrix button on the G-Ware Flow Screen. This opens the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. The G-Ware Configuration window is where you configure the routing and adjustment of inputs, outputs, Expansion Buses, and processing buses. Note that the C (for Configuration) button in the toolbar is selected.
35 G-WARE SOFT WARE • CROSS POINT ATTENUATION Note the yellow gated, blue non-gated, and green cross point boxes in the Routing Key box (matrix area). Repeated clicking on any box in the matrix (except the black boxes) alternately highlights the box as selected for the following configurations: yellow (gated; Inputs 1-8 only), blue (non-gated; Inputs 1-8 only), and green (cross point), depending on what can be configured in a particular area of the matrix.
36 G-WARE SOFT WARE • MATRIX REPORT Matrix Report When you finish configuring a matrix in G-Ware, you can print a detailed report of the matrix by right-clicking in the Routing Key to open the Cross Point Menu, then selecting Print Matrix. This opens the Matrix Report window. The Matrix Report window displays all matrix cross point information. Click the Print icon button to print the report.
37 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INPUTS 1-8 Inputs 1-8 Configuration Window Configuration of inputs 1-8 is accomplished in the Input 1-8 configuration window. If you have not done so, click In 1-8 on the Matrix screen or Inputs 1-8 on the Flow screen. Then, click a blank area in the Input 1-8 panel area to adjust the parameters for this channel. Note that the background color for Input 1 becomes light gray and the label color changes from black to blue.
38 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTERS Inputs 1-8 Filters Window Inputs 1-8 Filters To configure the filters for Inputs 1-8, click Filter. The Filter Graph setup window appears. Below is a description of each feature in the window. Active Filter selects among filters on the graph. Note that no filters exist until you click Add Filter (see below) to add filters to the graph. Type selects among the following input filters: all pass, high pass, low pass, notch, and PEQ.
G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTERS The Table View button toggles between the Filter Graph and the Filter Table views of the Inputs 1-8 Filter window. The Filter Table view displays the active filter, filter type, center frequency, gain, Q, and bandwidth parameters of the graph window, but in a table format. You can modify these settings in the Filter Table view. You can configure filters from this view as well as the graph view. Click Table View again to return to the Filter Graph view.
40 G-WARE SOFT WARE • GATING PARAMETERS Inputs 1-8 Gating Parameters Next, click OK to establish the gating parameters you wish to use for the input. The Gate configuration window appears. Gate Configuration Window Input 1 Configuration First, use the mouse to move the Activation selector to Auto Gate, Manual–On, or Manual–Off. Then, click Chairman Override, Adaptive Ambient, or PA Adaptive Mode if you wish to enable them; below are descriptions of each feature.
G-WARE SOFT WARE • GATING PARAMETERS Adaptive Ambient routes this input through the adaptive ambient portion of the gating control groups, which monitors the varying ambient noise level in the room and changes the threshold level at which the microphone gates on. For example, if you turn on a projector in a conference room setting, the ambient level increases. Adaptive Ambient increases the microphone gate threshold to prevent mics from gating on from the projector noise. Default is On.
42 G-WARE SOFT WARE • GATING PARAMETERS an Expansion Bus system, the Define PA Adapt Expansion Bus Reference window appears. From this window, select the unit and output you desire. See PA Adaptive Mode on page 41 for more information. Define PA Adapt Expansion Bus Ref Window Clicking on the G-Ware toolbar also opens the Define PA Adapt Expansion Bus Reference window. ✍ At the bottom of the Gate configuration window is the Gating Group Select pane.
43 G-WARE SOFT WARE • GAIN STRUCTURE level of the input, as shown on the Input meter, just begins to enter the red (clipping) zone, then reduce the gain slightly until peaks no longer climb into the red zone. This setting will ensure that the PSR1212 maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio without clipping the signal. Pre-Gain Meter indicates the input’s level before gain. Post-Gain Meter shows the input’s post-gain level.
44 G-WARE SOFT WARE • INPUTS 9-12 Inputs 9-12 Configuration Configure Inputs 9-12 by clicking In 9-12 in the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. As with Inputs 1-8, you can click on the blue Input 9 text to open the Label window to name the inputs. G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window, In 9-12 Button Input 9-12 Configuration Window Select the input you wish to modify, then configure each parameter. These controls operate the same as those for Inputs 1-8.
45 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FROM EXPANSION BUS L ABELING Right-clicking anywhere in the window opens the Copy menu, which allows you to copy and paste all of the Input 9 settings, for example, to other inputs. To do so, click Copy, then select the input you wish to apply the settings to. Then right-click and select Paste. If you wish to copy all settings of an input to the rest of the inputs, select Apply to All. When you finish configuring Inputs 9-12, click Close to exit the Input 912 configuration window.
46 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FROM PROCESSING From Processing Configuration Begin by clicking From Processing in the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. The Processing configuration window appears. Click the channel in the upper-left corner to begin configuring this processor. From Processing Button Processing Configuration Window Compressor Configuration Select a processor. Click Mute if you wish to mute the processor. Click CMPRS (Compressor) to open the Compressor setup window. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.
47 G-WARE SOFT WARE • COMPRESSOR CONFIGURATION Compressor Setup Window To enable the compressor, select the box next to Enable Compressor. If you wish to assign this compressor to a compressor group, slide the Group control to the appropriate group. If you don’t want to assign this compressor to a group, select None. When you assign a compressor to a compressor group—such as a group of three, configured for bass, midrange, and treble—the compressors will monitor each other.
48 G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTER CONFIGURATION Threshold determines the level at which the compressor begins to operate. The range is from -30 to +20dB. Default is 0dBu. Ratio changes the rate of compression applied to the input signal as the signal exceeds the threshold level. The range is 1:1 to 1:20dB. Default is 1:1. Attack determines how quickly compression is enabled. It is calibrated in milliseconds. The range is .5 to 100ms in .5ms steps. Default is 10ms.
G-WARE SOFT WARE • FILTER CONFIGURATION To begin, click Add Filter. This adds a filter to the graph. Select the filter Type in the Type drop-down menu. Note that the other menus change, depending on which filter you select. You can use these menus to customize the filter, or use the mouse to click and drag the node on the graph to a location that reflects the changes you wish to make.
50 G-WARE SOFT WARE • PROCESSOR DEL AY CONFIGURATION Low/Mid/High Loudspeaker Driver Window Processor Delay Configuration Delay opens the Processor Delay configuration window. Delay Window The Delay calibrates the amount of signal delay introduced, based on the length (the distance between the source and audience) and temperature you input.
51 G-WARE SOFT WARE • PROCESSOR DEL AY CONFIGURATION Introducing an appropriate amount of delay to the forward-mounted driver(s) re-establishes the acoustical alignment necessary for proper sound imaging in a room. The same principle of introducing delay applies to separate speaker enclosures located various distances from the listening area. If you don’t want delay introduced to the signal, click the Bypass Delay box.
52 G-WARE SOFT WARE • OUTPUTS 1-12 Outputs 1-12 Configuration At the G-Ware Configuration matrix window, click Outputs 1-12. This opens the Outputs 1-12 configuration window. G-Ware Configuration Matrix Window, Outputs 1-12 Button Outputs 1-12 Configuration Window Select Output 1. Then, enable Mute if you wish to mute this output. Default is Off. NOM (constant gain) maintains a constant gain level as inputs routed to the output are gated on and off.
53 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TO EXPANSION BUS L ABELS Copying and Pasting Settings If you wish to copy and paste the settings for Output 1 to other outputs, right-click to open the Copy menu and proceed to copy and paste to the outputs you wish. To name each output, click Labels to access the Output Labels window. Click OK when you are finished. Then, click Close to exit to the G-Ware Configuration matrix window. To Expansion Bus Labels Next, click To Expansion Bus to open the To Expansion Bus Labels window.
54 G-WARE SOFT WARE • TO EXPANSION BUS TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
55 ADVANCED OPERATION • PRESET MODE 4 Advanced Operation Preset Mode G-Ware includes advanced operational features which allow you to tailor the system to meet a wide variety of needs—instantly. The first of these features covered here is the Preset Matrix configuration. Click the P (Preset Mode) button on the top of the G-Ware Matrix. The G-Ware Preset Configuration window appears. Preset Configuration Window TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
56 ADVANCED OPERATION • PRESET MODE The Preset Configuration window is used for establishing presets to enable you to make programming changes on the fly. It writes the gate, non-gate, and cross point settings, as well as any input, output, or processing parameters associated with the cross points, into a Preset memory. You can establish up to 32 presets, and switch between them to accommodate changes in room configuration or audio source(s)—instantly.
57 ADVANCED OPERATION • PRESET CONFIGURATION PANE Preset Configuration Pane The Preset Configuration pane, to the left of the Preset matrix (see graphic on page 56), allows preset programming of the DB25 Control/Status Ports A and B on the rear of the PSR1212 unit, as well as provides options for running and saving presets. Preset Selection Beginning at the top of the window, the Preset Selection menu allows you to select which preset you wish to make changes to.
58 ADVANCED OPERATION • PRESET CONFIGURATION PANE Max # of Mics sets the maximum number of microphones that can be gated On at any one time. This range can be set from one to eight microphones or Off. To set the maximum number of microphones, scroll through the number range (one through eight) in the pull-down menu and select the desired number. Default is 4. First Mic Priority helps maintain maximum audio intelligibility by only allowing one microphone to gate on when one person is speaking.
59 ADVANCED OPERATION • GPIO BUILDER Preset GPIO Builder/GPIO Command Assignment GPIO stands for general-purpose input/output. The GPIO Builder is where you establish the pin assignments for Control/Status Port A. These pins are used to provide control via contact closure and status via open collector functions in the unit. Note that the pins numbered in blue are command pins; the pins numbered in green are status pins.
60 ADVANCED OPERATION • CONTROL PANEL BUILDER Control Panel Builder The Control Panel Builder window is for configuring the optional Gentner Control Panel. The Control Panel is an interface module that provides remote control of volume, mute, presets, and macros for the PSR1212. The Control Panel can be configured within the context of establishing presets or independently of presets.
61 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO MODE If you opened the Control Panel Builder from the Preset Configuration pane, the Use in Preset box appears below the Button/LED Selection menu. This box allows you to use specific button and/or LED settings within a preset you’re establishing without altering how the remaining buttons and LEDs are configured. Next, select the Unit Type, Device, and Command you wish to use from the menus at the bottom of the window.
62 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO MODE Each macro you create can be stored and executed whenever desired. Up to 255 macros can be configured, with an average of 150 commands per macro. If you exceed G-Ware’s capacity, you will be notified with a warning upon saving a macro. The warning will indicate the command line at which memory is exceeded. This warning also displays during the macro record function if memory is exceeded while recording a macro.
63 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO EDITOR Macro Editor The Macro Editor allows you to add and remove commands from existing macros. To edit a macro, click the Macro Editor button in the G-Ware toolbar. The Macro Editor window appears. Macro Editor Button Macro Editor Window Begin by selecting the macro you wish to edit in the Macro pull-down menu at the top of the window. If you wish to establish or change the name of a macro at this point, click Change Name to open the Macro Name window.
64 ADVANCED OPERATION • MACRO EDITOR Delete removes the selected macro. Replace replaces the selected macro with the one you’re editing. You can also move commands simply by clicking on them and dragging them to the location you desire. Note that the pull-down menus below the Insert and Replace buttons change as necessary to reflect editable variables for each command you select in the Command menu.
65 ADVANCED OPERATION • METER VIEWS Meter Views The Meter Views window allows you to monitor the level of any input, output, or processing signal of the PSR1212. Click the Meters button on the G-Ware toolbar to open this window. Meters Button Meter Views Window To enable a meter, click the adjacent Enabled button, then set the unit number, meter type, and channel you wish to use.
66 ADVANCED OPERATION • SIGNAL GENERATOR The signal generator creates test audio signals for sound system calibration. The test signal is assigned to a particular input, and allows you to verify the operation of the processor settings you have selected. Begin by selecting the PSR1212 Unit and Input Channel you wish to use. Next, use the Amplitude control to select the amplitude (volume) of the signal you wish to use. The amplitude range is from -60 to +20dB. Default is 0dB.
67 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y G-Ware Document Compare Utility The G-Ware Document Compare Utility samples and compares configuration information between two PSR1212 sites, two PSR1212 units, or a site and a unit. These can exist as actual sites/units or as documents saved to your computer. It shows you where differences are between the two and allows you to copy and paste settings between them. To launch the utility, click the Compare Utility toolbar button.
68 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y In the G-Ware Open window, you can select files to compare through the G-Ware Files tab or select connected units or sites through the G-Ware Connections tab. When you have made a selection, click Refresh to update the status of the unit, site, or connection. Then click Open. Repeat this process with the Site 2 Find File button to select the second unit, site, or document for comparison.
69 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y Note that in Document Compare Utility Window 2 (below), the Copy to Site, Paste, and Copy buttons underneath the table are selectable. These buttons become selectable only when two sites or units—actually connected or existing in G-Ware—are being compared. In the example shown below, clicking Site 1 transfers settings from a line selected in the Site 1 panel to the corresponding line in the Site 1 panel.
70 ADVANCED OPERATION • DOCUMENT COMPARE UTILIT Y The remaining buttons in the Document Compare window do the following: The Refresh button updates the connection status to site(s) or unit(s). Select All selects everything in the Site 1/Site 2 table. Select None deselects anything highlighted in the table. Click Close to exit the Document Compare Utility. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
71 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER 5 Application Example The PSR1212 can be adapted to a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications, ranging from auditoriums and gymnasiums to paging systems and conference rooms. This chapter shows you how to set up a PSR1212 in a hotel or convention center room-combining system, a typical application that uses many of the PSR1212’s powerful features.
72 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER Control Panel Mic 1 Mic 2 Speaker A Room A Removable room partition Mic 3 Speaker B Mic 4 Room B Control Panel Removable room partition Hotel/Convention Center Room C Control Panel Speaker C Mic 5 Mic 6 The Hotel/Convention Center diagram above shows three rooms with removable partitions separating the rooms. The PSR1212 can be pre-set to route microphone audio to one room or any combination of rooms.
73 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER Step 2. Configuration Click the C (Configuration Mode) button on the G-Ware toolbar to configure the matrix parameters. Establish the routing (including cross point), input, output, Expansion Bus, and processing bus settings. See GWare Matrix on page 34 for more information. Step 3. Presets A hotel/convention center application involving several adjoining meeting rooms separated by removable partitions presents numerous technical challenges.
74 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER P1 P1 Room A Room A S1 Room B P2 S2 P1, P2, etc. represent presets established for each room in the system. S1 and S2 represent switches 1 and 2 for the wall partitions.
75 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER key differences. For Preset 2, Switch 1 (Preset Mask) is still set to High because the first partition is still closed. Switch 2, which would be used for Removable Partition 2, would be controlled through Pin 3. In this case, it would be set to High because the partition is closed. Room B uses Microphones 3 and 4, as well as Speaker 2. Set the appropriate routing parameters in the Preset configuration matrix.
76 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER When Rooms A and B are combined, you will want to gate off the mics in either Room A or B, and route one or both of the other two mics to Speakers 1 and 2. Make the appropriate routing and gating changes in the Preset Configuration matrix to do this. Note that Preset 3 in Room C is unaffected; an ongoing meeting in that room is not disturbed when Preset 5 is activated.
77 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER Executing Presets Through the RS-232 Serial Port You can configure presets such that one or more will remain on continuously without interruption while other presets change to accommodate changing room configurations. This is accomplished by tailoring the Preset Execution/Reporting command (see page 149).
78 APPLICATION EXAMPLE • HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER Therefore, you would establish the arguments for Configuration 1 as follows: #40 Preset 1 1 #40 Preset 4 0 #40 Preset 2 1 #40 Preset 5 0 #40 Preset 3 1 #40 Preset 6 0 For Configuration 2, you would establish the arguments as follows: #40 Preset 1 1 #40 Preset 4 1 #40 Preset 2 0 #40 Preset 5 0 #40 Preset 3 0 #40 Preset 6 0 For Configuration 3, you would establish the arguments as follows: #40 Preset 1 0 #40 Preset 4 0 #40 Preset 2 0 #40 Preset 5 1 #40 Preset
79 APPENDIX A • SPECIFICATIONS A Appendices G-Ware (setup/diagnostics software) Dimensions (WxHxD): 171/4” x 23⁄4” x 101⁄4” (43.8 x 7.0 x 26.0cm) Weight: 4.5 kg dry 5.9 kg shipping Power Requirements: Auto-adjusting power module Fuse: 2 amp, 250VAC, slow-blow type Input Range: 100-240VAC; 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 30W, typical 95 BTU/Hr Phantom Power: 24V, input selectable Audio Performance Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ± 1dB Noise: (EIN 20Hz to 20kHz) -125dB THD: <0.
80 APPENDIX A • SPECIFICATIONS Propagation Delays Input 1-8 to Output: 1.15ms Input 9-12 to Output: 1.
81 APPENDIX B • CONNECTOR PINOUTS Appendix B: Connector Pinouts Table 1: RS-232 COM DCE Port Pinout (female) Pin Number Control Pin Number Control 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 TXD 7 CTS 3 RXD 8 RTS 4 DTR 9 No connection 5 Ground 5 9 1 6 RS-232 Connector DB-25/DB-9 Pinout for PSR1212-Modem Connection DB-9 Pinout for PSR1212-PC Connection Example PSR1212 DB-25 Female DB-9 Male DB-9 Female DB-9 Male Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 2 TXD (Pin 2) TXD (Pin 2) Pin 3 Pin 3 RXD (Pin 3) RXD (Pin 3) Pin 5 Pin 7 DTR (
82 APPENDIX B • CONNECTOR PINOUTS 13 1 Control/Status Ports A, B 25 14 Table 2: Control/Status A Port Pinout (female) Pin Number User Definable* Status Momentary/Latching 1 Yes C M 2 Yes S 3 Yes C M 4 Yes S 5 Yes C M 6 Yes S 7 Yes C M 8 Yes S 9 Yes C M 10 Yes S 11 Yes C M 12 Yes S 13 Yes C M 14 Yes S 15 Yes C M 16 Yes S 17 No S 18 No S 19 No S 20 No S 21 No S 22 No S 23 No S 24 No S 25 No Ground Default Description Lock front panel toggle Status of front panel lock Mute all mics toggle Status of mute
83 APPENDIX B • CONNECTOR PINOUTS Pin Number 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 User Definable* No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No connection No connection No No No Status C S C S C S C S C S C S C S Momentary/Latching L L L L L L L L L L L L L L - Default Description Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 7 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 9 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 11 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 13 Preset se
1 3 5 7 9 Key: 11 13 15 17 19 Room Preset/Configuration Worksheet Each configuration is recalled by activating its listed presets. Configuration’s Presets: Room Configuration No. / Name and Description: Room Configuration Setup Preset Mask = DB-25 Remote Control Port "B" Setup DB-25 Port "B" Pin # Refer to macro worksheet for details on all listed macros. For extra large presets, continue commands in next column.
85 APPENDIX C • CONTROL PANEL INSTALL ATION The optional Control Panel is available as the Volume Control Panel, designed for remote volume control; and the Select Control Panel, for remote source selection. Either fits inside a standard electrical wall box*. The unit connects to either the Remote Panel A or B Phoenix connector of the PSR1212, and works by triggering the execution of programmed commands from the PSR1212.
86 APPENDIX C • CONTROL PANEL INSTALL ATION Route the other end of the cable through the back of the electrical wall box. Plug the other connector terminator block into either Phoenix connector on the Control Panel, then connect the Cat 5 cable to it, observing the twisted-pair procedure described previously. Ensure proper wiring; cross connections can cause damage to the PSR1212 unit and Control Panel.
87 APPENDIX D • ACCESSORIES Accessory Tabletop Omni Microphone Tabletop Uni Microphone Tabletop Omni Microphone Tabletop Uni Microphone Delta Microphone Acc.
88 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS PSR1212 Serial Commands Command Command Function Selects/reports Adapt Ambient setting LVL Reports in, out, or processor level Enables/disables AGC LVLREPORT Selects/reports level status report frequency Selects/reports Ambient Level LVLRRATE Sets the level report rate for the unit Sets/reports RS-232 port baud rate MACRO* Executes macro or reports last macro executed CGROUP *† Selects/reports compressor group setting MASTER* CHAIRO* Selects/reports chair
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Error Codes The following are error messages and their explanations: ERROR 1 Memory error. The box is out of internal memory. Power cycle the unit. ERROR 2 No command found. A command was not found in the string. ERROR 3 Unknown response. Connect with current G-Ware to upgrade dictionary. ERROR 4 Not implemented. The command was not implemented. ERROR 5 Argument error. The command has an argument that is out of range. ERROR 6 Unknown command.
90 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS General Binary Command Form Description The PSR1212 product accepts serial commands through the RS-232 serial port. The commands are then channeled along the Expansion Bus network to all interconnected PSR1212 products. The commands provide the same control as the LCD menu structure, plus many other additional controls. The RS-232 Serial Port Protocol is 9,600, 19,200, 38,400 (default), or 57,600 baud; 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
91 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS When the Query bit is set, the unit will report the current state of the command. It will not execute the command. When the Absolute bit is set, the value portion of the command is interpreted to be absolute to the current value. When cleared, the value portion of the command is interpreted to be a relative setting.
92 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS channel #1) on PSR1212 device "5" would have the following three words on the command line: (data shown in hex format) Word 0: 40000000 Word 1: 04050025 Word 2: 00010020 Word 3: 01030001 General Text Command Form Description The RS-232 Serial Port Protocol is 9,600, 19,200, 38,400 (default), or 57,600 baud; 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. The PSR1212 accepts the commands outlined in the Serial Commands table.
93 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Table 1. Group and Channels Group Alpha Numeric Inputs I 1 Outputs O 2 Mic Input M 3 Gating Group G 4 Processing P 5 Ambient A 6 Line Inputs L 7 Expansion Bus E 8 Unit U 9 GPIO Y 10 Matrix X 11 Wall plates W 12 Presets S 13 Macros C 14 Unknown N 0 Channel Range 1-12 1-12 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 9-12 1-16 0 0 0 0 1-32 1-255 N/A If a channel has a numeric value of 0xff or an alpha value of ‘*’, the command is to be applied to all channels.
94 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Table 4. Expansion Bus Audio Channel Definitions Alpha Numeric O 1 P 2 Q 3 R 4 S 5 T 6 U 7 V 8 W 9 X 10 Y 11 Z 12 Table 5. Expansion Bus Reference Channel Definitions Alpha Numeric 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
95 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Adaptive Ambient Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of adaptive ambient. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 1 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Mic Input in Group and Channels (Table 1, p.
96 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Ambient Level Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the ambient level. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 3 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Mic Input in Group Channels (Table 1, p. 93) Units N/A Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 3(Mic) Value 16 bits Signed Float -80.
97 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Automatic Gain Control DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of automatic gain control.
98 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Baud Rate DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port on the unit. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 4 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 Unit baud RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed baud rate selection in the same form as above.
99 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Chairman Override Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of chairman override.
100 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compression Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the compressor activation of each assignable processing channel.
101 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compressor Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor on audio processing channels.
102 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Compressor Group Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor group on each assignable processing channel.
103 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Decay Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the decay rate for a specified input.
104 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Delay Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the delay activation of each assignable processing channel.
105 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Default Meter DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the default meter.
106 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Delay Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of delay adjust on the assignable processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 10 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Processing in Group and Channels (Table 1, page 93) Unit N/A Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 5 (processing) Value 16 bits Unsigned Float 0.0 – 500.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Device ID DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the device ID. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 12 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0-7 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed device ID selection in the same form as above.
108 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Expansion Bus Reference DESCRIPTION: This command selects an output or reports which output is the Expansion Bus reference. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 24 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 13-16 Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 8 (E) Value 16 bits Unsigned integer 0-12 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns in the same form as above.
109 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Filter DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of filters on input and audio processing channels.
110 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Type 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Null None select All Pass select Low Pass select High Pass select Low Shelving select High Shelving select Parametric Equalizer select CD Horn Bessel Crossover Butterworth Crossover Linkwitz-Riley Crossover Notch = -80 return the current mode Frequency Parameter to select the corner frequency (Hz) of the filter Type Range 0 N/A 1-6, 8-11 20-20,000 7 500-5,000 Gain Type 1-3 4-5 6 7 8-9 10 11 Bandwidth Type 1–3 4-5 6 7 8-10 11 Range N/A -15
111 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated condition of the filter in the same format as the command. If Command Returns the filter of input channel 1 node 1 DEVICE FILTER 1 M 1 2 200 is not known and it is set as a low pass filter at 200Hz.
112 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Filter Select DESCRIPTION: This command turns on and off the filters on input and audio processing channels. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 68 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Size 8 bits 8 bits Type Unsigned intgr Unsigned integer Range See Group 3, 5 and Channels (Mic Processing) (Table 1, page 93) Node 8 bits Unsigned integer Grp 3: 1-4 Grp.
113 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS First Mic Priority Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports first Mic priority mode for a gating group.
114 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Flow Control DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the flow control of the serial port on the unit. Hardware flow control is implemented using DTR and DSR. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 15 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range/value 0 - 2 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed flow control selection in the same form as above.
115 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Front Panel passcode DESCRIPTION: 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 to unlock the front panel, they must press the buttons in the sequence of the stored password.
116 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gain Adjustment DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the input gain for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 18 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Group and Chnnls (Table 1, p. 93) Unit N/A Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 (I, O, M, P, L) N/A Value 16 bits Signed Float -99.9 to 99.
117 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Hold Time Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of hold time. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 20 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Mic input in Group and Channels (Table 1, page 93) Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 3 (Mic input) Value 16 bits Unsigned Float .10 to 8.
118 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Status DESCRIPTION: This command reports the gate status of channels 1-8. This command is read only.
119 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Ratio Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of the gate ratio.
120 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gate Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the gate status. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 25 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Mode Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0-2 Unit 0 = Off 1 = On 2 = Toggle RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the current gate status reporting frequency in the same form as above.
121 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Group DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports which gating group each input is assigned. There can only be one selection per input.
122 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of gating mode.
123 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Gating Override DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of gating override.
124 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Label DESCRIPTION: This selects/reports the label of the specific channel identified in the unit. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: …[Argument n] COMMAND ID: 26 ARGUMENT SIZE: 5 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Group Size 8 bits 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Unsigned integer Range See Grps and Chnnls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, (Table 1, p.
125 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Last Mic On Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports last Mic on mode for the specified gating group. There can be only one selection per gating group.
126 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level DESCRIPTION: This command reports the level of an input, output, processing block or ambient level. This command is read only. The position values are: Alpha Numeric Level position for groups 1 (ch. 1-8) & 3 Level position for groups 1 (ch. 9-12) & 7 Level pos.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated level of the selection in the same format as the command was issued. All return gain values are absolute and reflect the actual internal gain. If Command Returns The level of Input 9 is desired DEVICE LVL 9 I I –10 The level of the non-gated Input 3 is desired DEVICE LVL 3 I N –6 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
128 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level Report DESCRIPTION: This command selects level status reporting. The position values are: Alpha Numeric Level position for groups 1 (ch. 1-8) & 3 Level position for groups 1 (ch. 9-12) & 7 Level pos. for grp 2 Level position for group 5 I 1 input level input level input level level into processor A 2 after gain adjustment, before filter input level after gain adjustment level after gain adj.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS RETURN VALUES The command will return the updated condition of the level reporting in the same format as the command. If Command Returns The level of the non gated Input 3 is to be reported DEVICE LVLREPORT 3 I N 1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
130 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Level Report Rate DESCRIPTION: Sets the level report rate for the unit and activates/deactivates level repeating.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS 131 Lock Front Panel DESCRIPTION: This command sets and reports the status of front panel access for the unit. When the unit is locked, access is not allowed to the unit until the unit is unlocked either by a serial command or by entering in the front panel password.
132 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Macro Execution/Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command executes a specified macro or reports the last macro executed. There are 255 macros that can be specified. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 31 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range/value 1 – 255 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed macro in the same form as above.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Master DESCRIPTION: This command reports the mode of the unit. The mode can be Master or Slave. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 32 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range/value 1, 2 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the master command in the same form as above.
134 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Matrix DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the matrix routing of an input to an output. The values allowed are: Alpha Numeric Description 0 0 Cross point disabled 1 1 Cross point enabled 2 2 Cross point toggle N 3 Non- Gated (Mic ch. 1 –8 only) G 4 Gated (Mic ch.
135 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Matrix Attenuation Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the matrix level at the cross point. ** Note: Values indicate entry range only. Actual internal range of the gain stage is from –60 to 0 and absolute values will be limited to the internal gain range. Absolute levels below –60 will mute the gain stage.
136 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Maximum Gain Setting DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the maximum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 125 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Group and Channels Unit N/A Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 N/A Value 16 bits Signed Float -65.00–20.
137 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Maximum Number of Microphones DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the maximum number of microphones for each gating group.
138 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Mic/Line Adjust DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of coarse gain adjustment on the input channels 1-8. The three settings are 0dB, 25dB, and 55dB.
139 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Minimum Gain Setting DESCRIPTION: This command changes or reports back the minimum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 124 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Group and Channels Unit N/A Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 N/A Value 16 bits Signed Float -65.00–20.
140 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Modem Initialization String DESCRIPTION: This command sets/reports the modem initialization string of the serial port when in modem mode.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS 141 Modem Mode DESCRIPTION: 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. After five minutes of serial inactivity the passcode will be requested to continue serial activity.
142 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Modem Password DESCRIPTION: This command sets the current password setting for the unit when using modem mode. The password must be entered in twice.
143 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Mute DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of mute on input, output or processing channels.
144 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Number of Open Microphones Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of Number of Open Microphones (NOM) on output channels.
145 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Off Attenuation Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the off attenuation mode of input channels 1-8. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 43 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Mic in Grp and Chnnls (Table 1, page 93) Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 3 (Mic) Value 16 bits Unsigned float 0.0 – 60.
146 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS PA Adaptive Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports PA adaptive mode for the specified mixer. There can be only one selection per mixer.
147 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS PA Reference Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports which output is used for each mic as a reference for power amp adaptation mode. There can be only one selection per mixer.
148 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Phantom Power DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the setting of phantom power. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 45 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Channel Size 8 bits Type Unsigned integer Range See Mic in Group and Channels (Table 1, page 93) Group 8 bits Unsigned integer 3 (Mic) Value 16 bits Unsigned integer 0-2 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed phantom power selection in the same form as above.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Preset Execution/Reporting DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the state of a preset.
150 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Program String DESCRIPTION: This command sets/reports a programmed string.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Serial Echo DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the serial echo of the RS-232 port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 50 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0–2 RETURN VALUES: Unit will return the updated state of the last selection in the same form as the command.
152 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Serial Mode DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the serial mode of the RS-232 port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 51 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 1-2 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed serial mode selection in the same form as above.
153 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Signal Generator DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports of the signal generator activation.
154 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS String Execution DESCRIPTION: This command sends the specified string out the serial port. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 53 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range/value 0 - 7 RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns ID of the string in the same form as above.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Time Out Select DESCRIPTION: This command selects/reports the inactivity time out before returning to the unit title screen. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 54 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name: Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 1 – 15 (minutes) RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed timeout selection in the same form as above.
156 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Unit ID DESCRIPTION: This command reports the unit ID. This command is read only. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 55 ARGUMENT SIZE: 1 word ARGUMENT FORM: Name Value Size 32 bits Type Unsigned integer Range 0 – 0xffffffff RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the last executed unit ID selection in the same form as above.
APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS Version DESCRIPTION: This command reports the version of the unit. This command is read only. BINARY FORM DETAILS COMMAND FORM: COMMAND ID: 56 ARGUMENT SIZE: 2 words ARGUMENT FORM: Name Char 1-8 Size 8 bits each Type Unsigned integer Range/value version string mm.mm.rr RETURN VALUES: Unit always returns the version command in the same form as above.
158 APPENDIX E • SERIAL COMMANDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
159 GLOSSARY G lossary Glossary Adaptive Ambient This portion of the mixer monitors the varying 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 only if the Adaptive Ambient feature isn’t used. Ambient Noise The existing room-level noise, such as that caused by ventilation systems, paper shuffling, and background chatter.
160 GLOSSARY Bandwidth The difference between the lower and upper 3dB endpoints of an audio band. Also, the range or differences between the limiting frequencies of a continuous frequency band. Baud Rate Data speed in bits per second. Chairman Override Provides gating priority for all microphones selected for the chairman override group. When a mic in this group gates on, all microphones not included in this group gate off. Clipping A condition in which a signal levels off at a predetermined level.
GLOSSARY Expansion Bus Consists of two RJ45 connectors on the rear panel of the PSR1212. An Expansion Bus allows multiple PSR1212s to be networked together using category five twisted-pair (10BaseT LAN) cable. Filter A device that passes and blocks audio signals based on requirements of the system. Filter, All Pass A filter that provides only phase shift or phase delay without appreciably changing the magnitude characteristic. The filter produces a flat amplitude response.
162 GLOSSARY G-Ware Software The PSR1212’s setup and configuration software. Hold Time The length of time that a microphone remains on after the voice (input) level drops below the gate ratio. This prevents the microphone from gating off during brief pauses in speech. Last On Mode Sets the last-activated mic to Last On, Mic 1-8, or Off. The Last On setting leaves the last-activated mic gated on until another mic input gates on. Macro A computer command consisting of a sequence of other commands.
GLOSSARY loudspeaker audio from gating ON a microphone, while still allowing people in the room to gate ON microphones as they speak. PA Adaptive Reference This G-Ware setting determines which output (typically for a loudspeaker) is used as a reference for an input. Paging Zone A subset of a paging system. Intended to isolate paging system outputs to specific geographical areas. Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) A multi-band variable equalizer with control of gain, center frequency, and bandwidth.
164 GLOSSARY Signal Generator A device for generating a reference tone for sound system calibration purposes. Table View Displays the numerical values of the filter parameters for all nodes of the active filter display. Threshold The upper or lower level at which a signal processing mechanism begins or terminates operation. White Noise Acoustical noise with equal energy throughout a given frequency range. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 1.800.283.5936 (USA) OR 1.801.974.
165 WARRANT Y Warranty, Compliance, and Safety Information Warranty Gentner Communications Corporation (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this equipment be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: A.
166 FCC COMPLIANCE In case of unsatisfactory operation, the purchaser shall promptly notify the Manufacturer at the address set forth below in writing, giving full particulars as to the defects or unsatisfactory operation. Upon receipt of such notice, the Manufacturer will give instructions respecting the shipment of the equipment, or such other matters as it elects to honor this warranty as above provided.
167 INDEX Index A E adaptive reference 27 adding a PSR1212 unit to a site 23 baud rate 13, 22, 100 default meter 14, 23, 107 device ID 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 23, 30, 92 flow control 13, 22, 116 General Tab 23 modem password 22, 24, 140 serial echo 24 serial mode 24, 150 unit type 23 Use Modem box 22, 24 AGC 37, 43, 56 Attack 47, 48 Expansion Bus 1, 6, 8, 9, 31, 35, 42, 56, 73 Expansion Bus labels 45, 53 From Expansion Bus 45 O-R Buses 6 S-Z Buses 6 To Expansion Bus 53 B bypass 38, 51 C C Button 32 change
168 global mixer group 7 GPIO Builder argument description 59 command description 59 Control/Status A pin 59 H Help Menu 28 I Inputs 1-8 36 Inputs 9-12 44 installation and setup 3 L Last Mic Mode 57, 58 M Macro Editor 62, 63 macro selection 58 matrix report 36 max # of mics 57, 58 Message Log 28 meters 43, 65 mic input 31, 40, 64 Mixer Control 57, 58, 74, 76 modem 14, 22 mute 37, 52, 56 N NOM 6, 52 INDEX processing bus 34, 35, 73 processor labels 51 Q Q 38 Q/BW 38 R Ratio 48 Release 47, 48 RJ45 6 R
