XAP™ 400 Audio Conferencing System Installation & Operation Manual
ii © 2002 ClearOne Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications. Printed in the United States of America. ClearOne Communications reserves specific privileges. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. XAP 400 Installation and Operation Manual ClearOne Part No. 800-151201 July 2002 (Rev. 2.
iii XAP 400 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Professional Services Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv CHAPTER 3: System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 G-Ware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Creating floppy disk copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Installing G-Ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Site Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Running multiple presets simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Creating macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Editing macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Running macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Serial commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Command strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Appendix B: Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1: Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the XAP™ 400 Audio Conferencing System. The XAP 400 combines a highly advanced eight-by-eight digital matrix mixer that features Gentner® Distributed Echo Cancellation®, noise cancellation, and audio processing with a single-line digital telephone hybrid. This combination provides the highest quality audio for a variety of audio and video conferencing applications–all in a single one-rack unit.
2 Introduction ~ Professional Services Group ~ Selectable caller automatic level control (ALC) ~ Continual adaptation to telephone line conditions ~ Analog telephone line compatibility ~ ~ • • Adjustable dial tone, DTMF attenuation Digital anti-alias filter minimizes hum and Central Office switching noise 10W speaker amp output. Program and operate with a connected PC or any other type of serial remote control device via expansion bus or RS-232 port.
3 Introduction ~ Unpacking Product registration Please register your XAP 400 online by visiting ClearOne Technical Support at www.clearone.com. When your product is properly registered, ClearOne Communications is better able to serve you should you require technical assistance. Registration information is also used to notify you of upgrades and new product information. Product returns All product returns require a return authorization (RA) number.
4 Introduction ~ Controls and Connections Controls and Connections Figure 1.2. XAP 400 front-panel controls Front panel The XAP 400 front-panel controls perform the following functions: A. LCD. The LCD is used for numeric display of audio levels, gain readouts, and limited set-up and programming functions. See page 13. B. Enter/ /ESC. These buttons are used to navigate the XAP 400’s menu system. C. LED Meter.
Introduction ~ Controls and Connections Rear panel The XAP 400 rear-panel connectors perform the following functions: A. Power. The AC power cord input is a IEC type connector allowing 100—240VAC, 50/60Hz. B. Inputs 1—4. These Phoenix-type connection blocks are for mic and/or line level inputs. C. Outputs 1—8. These Phoenix-type connection blocks are for line level outputs that may be configured for any combination of gated and non-gated inputs, as well as a mix of mic and line level inputs. D.
6 Introduction ~ Networking H. Speaker. This is a 10W power amp connector. A 4—16ž speaker can be directly connected to the XAP 400, eliminating the need for an external power amplifier. I. Telco Line. This RJ-11 connector provides connection of a standard analog J. Telco Set. This RJ-11 connector allows connection to a standard telephone telephone line to the hybrid. set. Tip and ring from the phone line are present at this connector when the hybrid is off.
7 Introduction ~ Operational Requirements network to other XAP 400s. All gated mics are routed to the 0-bus by default. • S—Z buses. These eight buses are defaulted as auxiliary mix buses. They are used to route auxiliary audio, such as from a CD player or VCR, to and from other units on the network. These buses are also used as mic mix buses when NOM count is not required. • PA Adapt/Acoustic Echo Cancellation Reference buses.
8 Introduction ~ Operational Requirements Equipment placement The XAP 400 models are designed for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. You can also purchase side panels for desktop placement. See Appendix D for a list of accessories. Environmental The XAP 400 can be safely operated in a room with varying temperatures between 32 °F/0 °C and 110 °F/43 °C.
CHAPTER 2: Installation The XAP 400 is designed for easy installation and setup. All connections are made through rear-panel connectors. This chapter provides instructions on installing the units and making initial connections, creating an expansion bus (E-bus) network, assigning device ID numbers, selecting the mixer mode, and using the LCD menu. Hardware Setup The diagram below illustrates the typical connections that are made for a single-unit XAP 400 system.
10 Figure 2.2. XAP 400 rear-panel connectors Installation ~ Hardware Setup To connect the unit 1. Place the unit in a standard 19-inch rack and attach it securely. 2. Connect your telephone line from the wall jack to the RJ-11C Line jack [I]. 3. Plug your telephone set into the RJ-11C Set jack [J]. 4. If you are using a custom controller for control and status, plug it into the DB25 Control/Status A or B port [G].
11 Installation ~ Networking Units Networking Units Expansion bus connections Using the Expansion Bus ports (RJ-45), you can connect up to eight 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-chain fashion using the short RJ-45 jumper. If your units are further apart, use category five twisted-pair cable. The maximum distance between interconnected XAP 800/400 or PSR1212 units is 80 feet (24 meters).
12 If the same device ID is assigned to more than one unit on the E-Bus network, the Meter LED “+12” will flash red, the Mic LED “2” will flash green, and the Off LED will flash red on the affected units. To correct the problem, change the device ID on one of the conflicting units.
13 Installation ~ LCD Programming LCD Programming The XAP 400’s front panel is intuitive to operate, thanks to its simple interface: a 2x16 character LCD, menu buttons, and a peak-level LED bar meter. Although most of the XAP 400’s features are programmed with G-Ware software (see page 23), the front panel can be used for simple adjustments and meter monitoring. G-Ware software is required to complete system setup. When power is applied to the XAP 400, the LCD panel will first read INITIALIZING.
14 Installation ~ LCD Programming 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 reached, the display scrolls back to the beginning of the list. The Esc button allows you to back out of the menus. To adjust a parameter 1. Scroll to the parameter you want to adjust. Press Enter to select the parameter.
15 Installation ~ LCD Programming To unlock the front panel, attempt to adjust a parameter. The XAP 400 will prompt for the passcode. Upon entering the fifth character (if entered correctly), the front panel will unlock. The default passcode for all boxes is Enter. Set Passcode Once the XAP 400 is unlocked, the passcode may be changed. Before the XAP 400 will allow passcode changes, the new passcode must be entered, then re-entered to validate the new passcode.
16 Installation ~ LCD Programming ClearOne recommends that you leave Flow Control enabled. Flow Control (hardware) The XAP 400 uses the RTS and CTS pins on the RS-232 port to regulate the transmission and reception of data. You can enable or disable flow control on the front panel of unit and select the flow control type in the Site Properties window of G-Ware (see page 23). If you select On (default) from the front panel menu, select Hardware as the flow control type in the Site Properties window.
Installation ~ LCD Programming Inputs Select which input (1—4) 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—8) you want to monitor on the LCD and LED display. Scroll to the output you want to monitor, then press Enter. Processing This submenu allows you to choose which processing channel (A-D) you want to monitor on the LCD and LED display.
18 Installation ~ LCD Programming TERLE This submenu allows you to monitor the TERLE meter on the XAP 400. Press Enter to enable your selection. Default Meter This submenu determines what is displayed on the LED meter when a meter is not specifically selected elsewhere in the Meter menu. The default is Output 8. The Meter Reference Point diagram on following page shows where the meter pick-up points ( ) are in the signal path through the XAP 400.
19 Installation ~ LCD programming Figure 2.7.
20 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760
CHAPTER 3: System Configuration ClearOne’s G-Ware software provides an easy interface for configuring and controlling your XAP 400. While some configuration can be done using the front panel LCD menus, G-Ware is required to complete the custom configuration of your audio conferencing system. If you are using the default settings, no configuration is necessary. This chapter describes how to install G-Ware, create a site, and set up the telco portion of your system.
22 System Configuration ~ Installing G-Ware You can also access the Disk Copy program from the G-Ware install menu which is located on the AV Products CD (exefiles\gware\setup.exe). Creating floppy disk copies Depending upon the computer equipment you have available, you might need to install G-Ware software from floppy disks rather than the included CD. To do this, a Disk Copy program is provided in G-Ware that allows you to transfer G-Ware to floppy disks.
23 System Configuration ~ Site Setup 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-Ware with the necessary information to communicate Whenever a mouse click is indicated in this manual, it refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated. with the site hardware using your PC.
24 Adding a XAP 400 System Configuration ~ Site Setup You can add a XAP 400(s) to your site file by connecting to your site and using G-Ware 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. Figure 3.6. Open Site File button To open an existing site file, click the Open Site File button or select Open Site from the File menu. To auto-detect units 1. Figure 3.7. Connect button 2.
25 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, type, and country code. The Unit Properties window automatically opens when you manually add a unit to the site. You can also right-click the unit icon in the site pane and click Unit Properties. To configure Unit Properties 1. 2. Figure 3.11.
26 System Configuration ~ Site Setup 9. If a modem is connected to the XAP 400 unit, select Use Modem and enter the initialization string. Click OK; the XAP 400 will initialize the modem. 10. Click the Security tab. Create a modem password. The password will be required before control of the system is allowed. The default modem password is a carriage return. 11. Preset/Macro Password enables you to password protect your individual presets and macros. To create a password, click Preset/Macro Password.
27 System Configuration ~ G-Ware Screens G-Ware Screens G-Ware has three modes: Configuration, Preset, and Macro Recorder. Configuration is used to configure the unit and is the default mode. The Preset and Macro modes are discussed in Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration. You can switch between modes by clicking on the corresponding toolbar button. The current mode is displayed on the status bar. There are two main configuration screens, the Flow Screen and the Matrix Screen.
28 System Configuration ~ G-Ware Screens Copying and pasting settings G-Ware has shortcut menus which appear when you right-click a selection or program window in G-Ware. These shortcut menus provide quick access to options Figure 3.17. Unit shortcut menu such as Print, Copy, and Paste that pertain only to that selection or screen region. Using the Copy and Paste commands, you can copy and paste unit data such as a single setting or the entire unit’s settings depending on which window you are in.
29 System Configuration ~ G-Ware Screens 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, Telco, and Processing configuration windows by clicking on the buttons along the top and left side of the routing matrix. Figure 3.20.
30 System Configuration ~ Audio Routing Audio Routing Audio is routed in the Matrix Screen (see Figure 3.20 on previous page). To access the Matrix Screen, click on the Matrix button on the Flow Screen. To return to the Flow Screen, click the Flow Screen button. The XAP 400 routing matrix has 25 possible input sources and 26 output destinations, with level control at each cross point. Any input or combination of inputs can be routed to any output or any combination of outputs.
31 System Configuration ~ Audio Routing Click Close to exit. Note that the level control you have selected for the cross point is indicated numerically in the matrix. The Cross Point shortcut menu also allows you to copy and paste the current Cross Point configuration, including attenuation, to other cross points. You can copy a single cell or the entire matrix using the shortcut menu options. To copy and paste a cross point to multiple cross points, press Ctrl+C to copy (or rightmouse click).
32 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Inputs and Outputs Inputs 1—4 accept either microphone (-55, -25dB) or line level (0dB) inputs. Inputs 1—4 To open the Inputs 1—4 configuration window, click the Inputs 1—4 button on the Flow Screen. The In 1—4 button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. These inputs are balanced and support both mic and line levels. ClearOne recommends using the XAP to mute mics instead of using the mute provided by some microphones.
33 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs The Speech Leveler is a compander that is optimized for speech audio. It quickly equalizes the difference in speech levels in the room without bringing up noise. If you use AGC with the Speech Leveler, set the AGC Response Time to >2 seconds. AGC adjusts softer and louder input audio to a consistent level that you select (the target level). The target level range is from -30 to 20dB in 1dB steps. The default target level is 0dB.
34 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs If you select a virtual echo cancellation reference, the Virtual Reference window Figure 3.30. Virtual Reference toolbar button will open. You can also open this window from the G-Ware toolbar. Figure 3.31. Virtual Reference window. Use this window to select which signals will be used by the four Virtual Reference points. The routing matrix portion of this window can not be edited. Virtual references are used when you need to reference multiple outputs.
35 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Non-linear Processing (NLP) The Non-linear Processing (NLP) feature increases the power of echo cancellation for difficult acoustical environments. NLP features four settings: Soft (6dB), Medium (12dB), Aggressive (18dB), and Off. Use NLP with care; corresponding trade-offs can include suppression and half-duplex operation. Default is Soft.
36 System configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Type Figure 3.33. Inputs 1-4 Filters window Use the Type list to select from the following input filters: All Pass, High Pass, Low Pass, Notch, and PEQ. G-Ware features other filters which are configured in the Processing section of the software (see page 49). • All Pass. Frequency range is 20Hz to 20kHz with resolution to 1Hz or four places (whichever is larger). • High Pass. Selectable frequency cutoff is 20Hz to 20kHz, in 1Hz • Low Pass.
System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Bandwidth. Bandwidth establishes the difference between the upper and lower points of a filter’s audio passband. Bypass. The Bypass box, when selected, bypasses the selected filter. Phase. Phase generates–on the graph–the phase relationship of the graphed frequency response. Bypass All. Bypass All bypasses all filters. Add Filter. Add Filter adds a filter to the graph, centered at 1kHz and 0dB. Remove Filter.
38 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Gate The XAP 400 has unique gating parameters which control microphone activation. The Gate button on the selected input in Inputs 1—4 window opens the Gate configuration window where you can establish the gating parameters for the input. Activation There are three mic activation settings: Auto Gate, Manual On, and Manual Off. • Auto Gate determines mic gating based on the input level and gating settings for the gating group the input is assigned to.
System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Gate Ratio Figure 3.36. XAP 400 automixing gate functions Gate Ratio specifies how much louder the audio level must be above the ambient level before the channel gates on. The gate ratio range is from 0 to 50dB. Default is 15dB. Hold Time Hold Time determines how long the channel stays gated on after the audio is below the threshold. The hold time range is from .1 to 8.0 seconds. Default is .3 seconds.
40 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs The PA Adapt Reference and AEC Reference are the same for each channel. If you change the PA Adapt Reference for a channel, you will also make the same change to that channel’s AEC Reference. PA Adapt and AEC Reference When using either the PA Adaptive mode (see page 38) or Acoustic Echo Cancellation (see page 33), the output that carries this information, i.e. the reference output, must be defined.
41 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 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 from the inputs is used to control how the entire mixer behaves. Figure 3.40.
42 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 3. Leave 1st Mic Priority selected (default) to enable this feature; otherwise, clear the selection to disable it. ClearOne recommends leaving this setting on. This setting helps maintain maximum audio intelligibility by allowing only one mic to gate on to a participant’s voice. 1st Mic Priority allows more than one microphone to be activated at same time–it simply restricts mics from gating on to the same audio source.
43 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs 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 cause distortion which can damage amplifiers and loudspeakers. To adjust the input level properly, place a signal on the input at the maximum level it will generate.
44 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Inputs 5—8 The XAP 400 supports 4 line level only inputs for auxiliary audio sources such as video codecs and CD players. To open the Inputs 5—8 configuration window, click the Inputs 5—8 button on the Flow Screen. The In 5—8 button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. These non-gated inputs are balanced. The nominal input level is 0dBu. Figure 3.46.
45 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Gain The Gain slider on the selected input in the Inputs 5—8 window is used to adjust input volume level. • Use the Gain slider to adjust input volume level. You can also enter the level directly in the decibel box below the gain scale. Min/Max limits Use the yellow and blue upper and lower limit arrows on the Gain scale to create minimum and maximum gain level limits. These limits only apply when using relative Figure 3.47.
46 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs Outputs 1—9 The XAP 400 has eight line level outputs for sending audio to video codecs, recorders, or amplifiers. Output 9 is the 10W speaker amplifier output. To open the Outputs 1—9 configuration window, click the Outputs 1—9 button on the Flow Screen. The Outputs 1—9 button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. Figure 3.49. Outputs 1-9 configuration window These line level outputs are balanced. The nominal output level is 0dBu.
47 System Configuration ~ Inputs and Outputs passing NOM information. 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—9 window is used to adjust output gain level. • Use the Gain slider to adjust output volume level. You can also enter the level directly in the 0.0dB box. If you select any level below -60dB, the signal will be muted.
48 System Configuration ~ Expansion Buses Expansion Buses Routing of audio to the expansion buses is done in the Matrix Screen. See page 30. For information on setting up an expansion bus network, see page 11. From Expansion Bus O—Z Click the From Expansion Bus O—Z button on the Flow Screen to open the From Expansion Bus Labels window. You can also access this window from the Matrix Screen. Figure 3.51.
System Configuration ~ Processing 49 Processing Processing A—D There are four processing blocks in the XAP 400, each with filters, compressors, and delay to provide pinpoint audio configurations. To open the Processing configuration window, click the Processing A—D button on the Flow Screen. The To and From Processing buttons on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. Figure 3.53. Processing window To select a processing block, click a blank area in the Process pane.
50 Compressors and compressor groups can be established only within the XAP 400 unit being configured, i.e., they cannot be configured from a single point across multiple units. System Configuration ~ Processing Group Figure 3.54. Compressor Setup window Use the slider to assign this compressor to a compressor group. The default is 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.
System Configuration ~ Processing Ratio 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 Attack determines how quickly compression is enabled. It is calibrated in milliseconds. The range is 0 to 100ms in .5ms steps. Default is 10ms. Release Release determines how quickly compression is disabled. The range is 100ms to 2 seconds, in 5ms increments. Default is 500ms.
52 System Configuration ~ Processing 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. By default, they are not enabled and the filter types are not defined. Below is a description of each feature in the window. Active Filter The Active Filter displays the filter that is applied to the processing channel.
System Configuration ~ Processing 53 Figure 3.56. Low/Mid/High Loudspeaker Driver configuration Refer to the figure above. Note that as you create filters across several processing channels, you can observe their crossover points and general shape of the frequency response. In this case, several Linkwitz-Riley filters are being created across three processing channels to establish a balanced frequency response from low-frequency, midrange, and high-frequency transducers.
54 System Configuration ~ Processing 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. Other types of delay to consider when establishing delay parameters are delays which occur naturally as a result of processing operations within the XAP 400.
55 System Configuration ~ Telco Setup Telco Setup The XAP 400 has a built-in telephone interface that may be configured to meet the requirements of different installations. The default settings will work for most installations. To configure telco settings 1. Click the Telco Config button on the XAP 400 Flow Screen. 2. The Telco Configuration window opens. Adjust settings as necessary. Refer to 3. Click Close when you have finished making changes to save the settings and Figure 3.59.
56 System Configuration ~ Telco Setup Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760
57 System Configuration ~ Telco Transmit and Receive Telco Transmit and Receive Telco Transmit To open the Telco Transmit configuration window, click the Telco Transmit button on the Flow Screen. The T button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. Mute Mute mutes the audio being sent down the telephone line to the distant location. The light on the button illuminates red when Mute is activated. Default is off (unmuted).
58 System Configuration ~ Telco Transmit and Receive Telco Receive To open the Telco Receive configuration window, click the Telco Receive button on the Flow Screen. The R button on the Matrix Screen will also open this window. Mute Mute mutes the audio being received from the phone line. The light on the button illuminates red when Mute is activated. Default is off (unmuted). ALC Automatic level control (ALC) may be selected on the telco input.
CHAPTER 4: Advanced Configuration Presets Overview 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 may include changes in muting, audio sources, room orientation, or room combining. And ideally, these changes are made instantaneously–without interrupting or affecting any meetings in progress.
60 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets Figure 4.2. Preset Mode Matrix Screen The Matrix Screen in the Preset Mode is very similar to the Matrix Screen in Configuration Mode. All Input, Output, Processing, and Telco configuration windows can be accessed by clicking on their respective buttons. You can also create custom labels by clicking on the current labels. The routing matrix is grayed out because no routing changes have been made.
61 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 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 B you can require an active high (H) or active low (L) contact on a control pin (1—19 odd numbers) or combination of several contacts in order to run the preset.
62 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets Virtual Reference. The Virtual Reference button opens the preset Virtual To enable Acoustic Echo Cancellation or to change which outputs, expansion bus references, or virtual references will be used for this preset, open the Acoustic Echo Canceller window from the Inputs 1—4 configuration window. Reference window. Using the Virtual Reference window, you can select which signals will be used by the four Virtual Reference points in this preset configuration.
Advanced Configuration ~ Presets To create a preset 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. If you want to password protect this preset, click Protected. See page 26 for information on creating the preset password. Configure the routing matrix and make cross point attenuation adjustments. Configure input, output, processing, and telco channel settings as needed.
64 Running presets Advanced Configuration ~ Presets Presets can be run from G-Ware or the front panel controls on the XAP 400. You can also program external control devices (such as AMX or Crestron, ClearOne Control Panels, XAP IR Remote, and GPIO devices) or use macros to run presets. See Chapter 6: Control for more information on creating custom control. To run a preset using G-Ware Figure 4.7. Execute Preset toolbar button 1. Select the Execute Preset button on the G-Ware toolbar. 2.
Advanced Configuration ~ Presets 65 Figure 4.9. Assigning a state to a preset command in the Macro Editor If a preset is flagged as “On,” nothing will happen when the preset is executed again because the system knows it has already been run. This prevents any manual adjustments that are made during the course of the meeting (gain, muting, etc.) from being lost. Room combining example In the room combining scenario depicted in Figure 4.
66 Advanced Configuration ~ Presets The four macros (one for each configuration) are set up as follows: When the room is in Configuration 1, running the Configuration 2 macro will change the presets to the following states: • P1 does not change because the flag is already set (1) • P2 and P3 clear their states (0) so they can be run • P4 runs and sets its state to on (1) which prevents other presets from • reruning it P5 and P6 clear their states (0) so they can be run When the room is in Config
67 Advanced Configuration ~ Macros Macros A macro is a series of commands which can be run from G-Ware, the front panel controls, or by using any external control device. Macros streamline the operation of the XAP 400, allowing you to make quick configuration changes and, as previously discussed, making it possible to execute multiple presets simultaneously (see pages 64—66). Macros can also contain commands that are executed on other XAP units.
68 Advanced Configuration ~ Macros To create a macro using Macro Editor 1. Figure 4.14. Macro Editor button Click the Macro Editor button in the G-Ware toolbar to open the Macro Editor. Figure 4.15. Macro Editor window 2. Select the Macro (from 1 to 255) you are creating from the Macro list. Numbers that are already assigned to macros will be marked with an asterisk. 3. Select the Protected check box to lock your macro. Locked macros are indicated by a padlock icon.
Advanced Configuration ~ Macros 9. Click Add to place the command into the macro. The command line now appears in the command line table. You can now create another command line for the macro or save the completed macro. Editing macros With the Macro Editor, you can add, edit, or remove command lines in the macro. If you used the Macro Recorder to create a macro, the Macro Editor opens automatically. Otherwise, click the Macro Editor toolbar button. To edit a macro 1.
70 Running macros Advanced Configuration ~ Macros Macros can be run from G-Ware or the front panel controls on the XAP 400. You can also run a macro using external control devices (see Chapter 6: Control for more information). To run a macro using G-Ware Figure 4.17. Run Macro toolbar button 1. Select the Run Macro button on the G-Ware toolbar. 2. Select the macro from the Select Macro list. 3. Figure 4.18. Run Macro window Click Run to run the macro and close the window.
CHAPTER 5: Operation This chapter explains how to use your XAP 400 and G-Ware to make, answer, disconnect, and mute calls. It also describes how to use the different utility programs and monitoring views in G-Ware. Using the XAP 400 To answer a call Figure 5.1.
72 one ring. Operation ~ Using the Dial Interface If you have enabled autoanswer, the XAP 400 will connect to the call after If using an external controller, it is not necessary to press the On button [A]. The DIAL serial port command automatically engages the XAP 400. See Serial Commands, page 116. 3. When the conversation is complete, press the Off button [B] to disconnect the call. You can also disconnect using an external controller.
Operation ~ Using the Dial Interface Touch-tone dialing Through the expansion bus (and serial commands), the XAP 400’s touch-tone (DTMF) dialing capability can be accessed. This allows outbound calls to be initiated by the XAP 400 without requiring an external dialer or telephone set. This feature continues to function after connection, enabling the user to issue tones for voice mail/pager interaction. See Serial Commands on page 116.
74 Operation~ Utilities Utilities Signal Generator Figure 5.2. Signal Generator Button The Signal Generator window can also be opened by selecting Signal Generator from the Tools menu. The Signal Generator window allows you to generate test audio signals to check signal paths, gain settings, etc. The Signal Generator can generate pink noise, white noise, and tone. • Pink Noise.
75 Operation ~ Utilities Begin Frequency, the End Frequency, the Increment, and the Rate. Auto Sweep provides the ability to move the frequency of the tone generator from a low frequency to a high frequency at a specified rate. Click Auto Sweep to begin the frequency sweep. The Frequency slide control and readout reflect the progress of the Auto Sweep. Auto Sweep stops at the last frequency in the sweep range upon completion of the sweep. Or you can click the button at any time to stop the sweep.
76 Operation ~ Utilities To compare site files Figure 5.7. Open window 1. 2. Click the Browse button at the right of the Site 1 Document Name. This opens the Open window. Select the first site file you want to compare. To compare the settings in a connected site, click on the G-Ware Connections tab and select the unit or site. 3. When you have made a selection, click Refresh to update the status of the 4.
77 Operation ~ Utilities 7. Figure 5.8. Print Preview window When you finish viewing or printing the report, close the Print Preview window to return to the Document Compare Utility. Copying settings Print the comparison for a detailed list of differences between the two sites. Figure 5.9. Document Compare window When two sites are compared, the Copy to Site, Paste, and Copy buttons at the bottom of the window become selectable.
78 Operation ~ Utilities The remaining buttons in the Document Compare window do the following: • 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. Print Reports The Print Reports utility allows you to print a variety of configuration reports. To open the Print Reports utility, select Print from the File menu.
79 Operation ~ Utilities GFirm Firmware Utility To make it easy to upgrade your unit when new firmware enhancements are released, G-Ware features a built-in firmware upgrade utility. Before upgrading firmware, save a copy of your site files and verify that the flow control setting on the unit (RS-232 menu on front panel LCD) is enabled. Also, make sure flow control is set to Hardware in the G-Ware (Site Properties).
80 Operation ~ Utilities 5. Select the PC COM port you are using for the upgrade. Select the Baud Rate that matches the baud rate in the Site Properties window. Figure 5.15. Selecting baud rate 6. Click Next. If the upgrade requires you to save your site files, a warning message will display. You will need to exit the G-Ware Firmware Utility, sync to the units with G-Ware, and save the site file(s) if you have not done so already. Click Yes, Continue to begin firmware upload. 7.
81 Operation ~ Utilities G-Ware Switcher The G-Ware Switcher utility, introduced with G-Ware version 4.5, allows you to alternate between different G-Ware software versions that are installed on the same PC. For example, if you need to upgrade the firmware on your ClearOne unit(s), G-Ware Switcher allows you to easily switch to an earlier version of G-Ware (such as 3.5), save the site files, and then switch to a later version (such as 4.5) to upgrade the firmware. Prior to the 4.
82 Operation ~ Utilities To use G-Ware Switcher 1. After you have installed the versions of G-Ware you want to use into different directories, launch G-Ware Switcher from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs, ClearOne G-Ware, and then G-Ware Switcher. The G-Ware Switcher Utility window opens. G-Ware Switcher automatically searches the PC for G-Ware software versions and displays them in the window. 2. 3. Figure 5.18. G-Ware Switcher Select the G-Ware version you want to run.
83 Operation~ Monitoring Views Monitoring Views Gate View The Gating button opens the Gate View window, which allows you to view gating activity at each mic input on each unit in your site. Figure 5.21. Gating button Figure 5.22. Gate View window Select Enabled to observe unit gating information. Note that the window shows gating activity only for units which have been added to G-Ware.
84 Operation ~ Monitoring Views entire signal flow from input to output. Click the Meters button on the G-Ware toolbar to open this window. To configure Meter Views 1. 2. 3. Select the unit number, meter type, and channel you want to use. Note that you can configure the meters such that you can monitor the same input signal as it makes its way through various stages in the XAP 400. Enable the meter by clicking the adjacent Enabled box.
Operation ~ Monitoring Views Telco Echo Return Loss Enhancement (TERLE) The Telco Echo Return Loss Enhancement meter shows the loss through the telephone echo cancellation process. It is the ratio of the two levels. The range of the meter is -30 to +20dB. It is a peak meter and updates only when a signal is present. Total Telco Echo Reduction The Total Telco Echo Reduction meter is the sum of the TERL and TERLE meters. It indicates the total echo return loss in the system.
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CHAPTER 6: Control There are many ways to control your XAP 400 and networked units. This chapter explains how to set up control for the Control/Status A port using GPIO Builder, the XAP IR Remote and ClearOne Control Panels using Remote Builder, and RS-232 port. GPIO Builder Control/Status A GPIO stands for general-purpose input/output. The GPIO Builder is used to establish the pin assignments for the 16 user definable pins on Control/Status Port A.
88 Control ~ Remote Builder Remote Builder The Remote Builder window is used to configure optional XAP IR Remotes and ClearOne Volume and Select Control Panels. These control devices are connected to Remote Panel A or Remote Panel B–the RS-485 connectors. If you want to create custom control assignments for presets, open the Remote Builder from the Preset Configuration pane and select the Use in Preset option.
Control ~ Remote Builder To program the XAP IR Remote 1. 2. 3. Select an ID number for the remote from the Select Remote ID list. Click Change Name to create a more descriptive name for the remote which is displayed in addition to the remote number (limit 20 characters). Select IR Remote (default) from the Select Remote Type list. 4. In the Telephone Interface section, select the Device Type and ID of the unit (XAP 400 or XAP TH2) that you want the XAP IR remote to use when making and receiving calls.
90 Each Control Panel button can be programmed to respond like a momentary or latching button. A command can be programmed to activate or deactivate a particular function. Control ~ Remote Builder To program the Volume panel 1. 2. Select an ID number for the remote from the Select Remote ID list. 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 Select Remote ID list.
Control ~ Remote Builder 6. 7. 8. Select the Device Type, ID, and Command from their respective lists. When you select a command, a description of it appears in the Command Description box. Select the command settings from the argument lists. The options that are available depend on the command selected. When you select an argument, a description of it appears in the Argument Description box. Click the Apply button to apply the command to the selected Active or Inactive command button.
92 Control ~ RS-232 Port 5. Click the Active Command or Inactive Command button to set the 6. Select the Device Type, ID, and Command from their respective lists. When you select a command, a description of it appears in the Command Description box. command for operation when the button is active or inactive. 7. Select the command settings from the argument lists. The options that are available depend on the command selected.
93 Control ~ RS-232 Port Command strings By creating command strings, you can use your XAP 400 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 XAP 400’s RS-232 port. You can create up to eight customized serial command strings (limit 80 characters each) in the Command Strings window. To open the Command Strings window, click the Command Strings toolbar button. Figure 6.7.
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APPENDICES Appendix A: Specifications Dimensions (LxDxH) 17.25" x 10.25" x 1.75" 43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm Weight 9.9 lb/4.5 kg dry 13 lb/5.
96 Appendices ~ Appendix A: Specifications Maximum # of Mics Mode AGC on/off Gate Threshold Adjust Auto Gate/Manual gate Ambient Level Off Attenuation Adjust Hold Time Decay Rate Microphone Input Configuration Input Gain Adjust Mic or Line Level Phantom Power on/off Echo Cancellation on/off Noise Cancellation on/off Filters All Pass Low Pass High Pass Notch PEQ Mute on/off Chairman Override on/off Speech Leveler on/off Adaptive Ambient on/off Telco Line Frequency Response: 250Hz to 3.
97 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts Appendix B: Pinouts RS-232 COM DCE port pinout (female) Pin Number Control Pin Number Control 1 DCD 6 DSR 3 RXD 8 RTS 2 4 5 TXD DTR Ground 7 9 CTS No connection Figure B.2. XAP 400 to PC RS-232 connections Figure B.4. XAP 400 to AMX RS-232 Connections Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 ! Figure B.1. RS-232 connector ClearOne recommends that all nine pins be connected to avoid communication errors. Figure B.3.
98 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts Control/Status connectors The Control/Status connections are provided on two DB-25 connectors. These connectors are labeled Control/Status A and Control/Status B and contain different types of pins. The inputs on these connectors are internally pulled high and are Figure B.6. Control/Status Ports A, B activated by connecting the pin to ground. The outputs are open collectors, which are open when inactive and grounded when active.
99 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts Control/Status B port pinout Pin Definable* Type Default Description 1 No C Preset select bit 3 No C Preset select bit 2 4 5 6 No No No No S S C S Preset select status for Pin 1 Preset select status for Pin 3 Preset select bit Preset select status for Pin 5 7 No C Preset select bit 9 No C Preset select bit 11 No C Preset select bit 13 No C Preset select bit 8 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 No No No No No N
100 4 Appendices ~ Appendix B: Pinouts RS-485 Remote Panel A and B connectors 3 2 1 4 3 2 Figure B.7.
101 Appendices ~ Appendix C: Control Panel Appendix C: Control Panel The Volume Control Panel and Select Control Panel connect to either the Remote Panel A or B connector of the PSR1212, XAP 800, or XAP 400 and works by triggering the execution of programmed commands from the XAP/PSR unit. Each button on the control panel is programmable to execute a single command or a series of commands. Button function is programmed using G-Ware software (see ! codes.
102 Appendices ~ Appendix C: Control Panel Control Panel Assembly Dimensions (both versions): 1.8"/4.6cm W x 4.125"/ 10.5cm L (not including faceplate or electrical box). 6. Connect one connector terminator block to the Remote Panel on the XAP/PSR unit. Route the other end of the cable through the back of the electrical wall box and connect the terminator block to the Control Panel. 7.
103 Appendices ~ Appendix D: Accessories This equipment complies with the requirements of the European guidelines: Figure C.6. Volume Control Panel Assembly 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 93/68/EEC “Electrical operating material for use within specific voltage limits.” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
104 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Appendix E: Serial Commands The XAP 400 accepts serial commands through the serial port or the expansion bus. The commands in this manual pertain only to the XAP 400. RS-232 serial port protocol is 9,600, 19,200, 38,400 (default), or 57,600 baud; 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this document to describe the different serial commands.
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 (mic inputs). The following table shows the alpha representations for the different groups and the channels that are available for each product.
106 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Meter type definitions Serial command error codes Error number 1 Text message Explanation/Solution Memory error The box is out of internal memory. Power cycle the box. Unknown command response A command was executed on a different device type that this box cannot display. The command dictionary needs to be updated. 2 No command found 4 Not implemented The command is not implemented. Unknown command The command is unknown to this unit.
107 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands XAP 400 Serial commands Command Function Command Function AA Sets auto-answer for a telco channel GATE Reports gate status of channels 1—4 ACONN Sets the audible connect signal to on/off GMODE Selects/reports gating mode setting AAMB Selects/reports adapt ambient setting ACONNLVL GHOLD Selects/reports hold time setting Sets the level of the audible connect signal GOVER AEC Selects/reports acoustic echo canceller setting GREPORT AGCSET Sel
108 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Command Function Command Function MLINE Selects/reports coarse gain adjustments on RING Indicates a ringing line (reportable only) MMAX Selects/reports max # of mics for each mic MPASS MTRX Inputs 1—4 group Selects/reports matrix routing of an in. to out.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands AA - Auto-Answer Enable/ Disable This command selects/reports the setting of auto-answer. Command form: DEVICE AA [Value] Argument details Name Device AA Channel Value Description Device type = 7, Unit ID = 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Groups and Channels on page 105 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle Example: #70 AA 1 1 On XAP 400 unit 0 (#70), auto-answer (AA) for telco channel (1) is set on (1).
110 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands ACONNLVL - Audible Connect/Disconnect Level This command selects/reports the audible connect / disconnect indicator’s level. Command form: DEVICE ACONNLVL [Value] Argument details Name Device ACCONNLVL Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Groups and Channels on page 105 -12.00—12.
111 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands AGC - Automatic Gain Control This command selects/reports the setting of automatic gain control.
112 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands ALC - Automatic Level Control This command selects/reports the state of the automatic level control. Command form: DEVICE ALC [Value] Argument details Name Device ALC Channel Group Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Group and Channels, page 105 17 (R) 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle, Null to query in text Example: #72 ALC 1 1 On XAP 400 unit 2 (#72), the automatic level control (ALC) for the hybrid (1) is on (1).
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands CGROUP - Compressor Group Select This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor group on each assignable processing channel.
114 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands COMPRESS - Compressor Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of the compressor on processing channels. Command form [Release] [Gain] DEVICE COMPRESS [Threshold] [Ratio] [Attack] Argument details Name Device COMPRESS Channel Threshold Ratio Attack Release Gain Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form Range A—D (selects processing channel) -30 to 20, Null to return current value 1 to 20 0.00 to 100.00 (select in .
115 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands COUNTRY — Country Selection This command sets/reports the country for compliance. Command form: DEVICE COUNTRY [Value] Argument details Name Device COUNTRY Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form 1 = US/Canada, 2 = Europe (CTR21), 3 = Mexico 4 = Australia, 5 = South Africa, 6 = Japan 7 = Brazil, Null to return current state Example: #70 COUNTRY 1 On the XAP 400 unit 0 (#70), the country selection (COUNTRY) is set to US/Canada (1).
116 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands DELAYSEL - Delay Select This command selects/reports the delay activation of an assignable processing channel.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands DID - Device ID This command selects/reports the device ID. Command form: DEVICE DID [Value] Name Device DID Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form 0—7 (select device ID) Argument details Example: #77 DID 0 On XAP 400 unit 7 (#77), the device ID (DID) is set to 0. DSPVER - DSP Version This command reports the version of the DSP code in the unit. the version is a date and time stamp. This command is read only.
118 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands DTONELVL - Dial Tone Level This command selects/reports the dial tone level. Command form: DEVICE DTONELVL [Value] Argument details Name Device DTONELVL Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Group and Channels, page 105 -12.00 to 12.00 Null to return current state Units dB Example: #72 DTONELVL 1 3 On XAP 400 unit 2 (#72), the dial tone level (DTONELVL) is set to 3dB.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands Examples #70 FILTER 1 M 3 2 200 On XAP 400 unit 0 (#70) the filter (FILTER) for mic (M) channel 1, node 3 is set as a low-pass filter (2) at 200Hz. #71 FILTER B P 2 4 3000 -10 On XAP 400 unit 1 (#71) the filter (FILTER) for processing (P) channel B, node 2, is set as a low shelving (4) filter at 3000Hz and a gain of -10dB. #72 FILTER 3 M 2 6 5000 -15 1.
120 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands FMP - First Mic Priority Mode This command selects/reports first Mic priority mode for a gating group.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands GAIN - Gain Adjustment This command changes or reports back the input gain for a channel.
122 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands GHOLD- Gate Hold Time Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of hold time. Command form: DEVICE GHOLD [Value] Argument details Name Device GHOLD Channel Value Description Units 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Groups and Channels, page 105 0.10-8.00 S Null to return the current hold time Example: #70 GHOLD 1 .3 On XAP 400 unit 0 (#70), the hold time (GHOLD) for mic channel 1 is 300ms (.3).
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands GRATIO - Gate Ratio Adjust 123 This command selects/reports the setting of the gate ratio. Command form: DEVICE GRATIO [Value] Argument details Name Device GRATIO Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form 1—4 (select mic input) 0 to 50 Null to return current ratio Units dB Example: #72 GRATIO 1 15 On XAP 400 unit 2 (#72), the gate ratio (GRATIO) for mic channel 1 is set to 15dB.
124 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands HOOK - Hook Flash This command sends a hook flash. There is no query for this command. Command form: DEVICE HOOK Argument details Name Device HOOK Channel Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Groups and Channels, page 105 Example: #75 HOOK 1 On XAP 400 unit 5 (#75), send a HOOK flash to the hybrid (1). HOOKD - Hook Flash Duration This command selects/reports the hook flash duration.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands LFP - Lock Front Panel 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 [Value] Argument details Name Device LFP Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form 0 = Unlock Panel, 1 = Lock Panel, 2 = Toggle Value, 3 = Lock when timed out Example: #74 LFP 1 The XAP 400 unit 4 (#74), front panel (LFP) is locked (1).
126 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands LOCKPRST - 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 only be changed if unlocked with the password.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands LVLREPORT - Level Report This command selects level status reporting.
128 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands The response indicates execution of the macro, but does not indicate that each command within the macro was executed. MACRO - Macro Execution/Reporting This command executes a specified macro or reports the last macro executed. There are 255 macros that can be specified.
129 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands 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. After five minutes of serial inactivity the passcode will be requested to continue serial activity.
130 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.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands MLINE - Mic/Line Adjust 131 This command selects/reports the setting of coarse gain adjustment on the input channels 1-8. The three settings are 0dB, 25dB, and 55dB.
132 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands SRC = source DEST = destination CHNL = channel GRP = group MTRX - Matrix This command selects/reports the matrix routing of an input to an output.
133 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands MUTE - Mute Selects/reports the setting of mute on input, output or processing channels. Command form: DEVICE MUTE [Value] Argument details Name Device MUTE Channel Group Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command form See Groups and Channels, page 105 I, O, M, P, L 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle, Null = current mode Example: #71 MUTE 2 M 1 On XAP 400 unit 1 (#71), the mute (MUTE) for mic (M) channel 2 is on (1).
134 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands This setting is not affected by the echo canceller settings. NLP - Non-Linear Processing Adjust This command selects/reports the setting of the Non-linear processing for each microphone channel.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands OFFA - Off Attenuation Mode This command selects/reports the off attenuation mode of input channels 1—4. Command form: DEVICE OFFA [Value] Argument details Name Device OFFA Channel Value Description Units 0—7 or * to select all units Command 1—4 (select mic input) 0—60 (select off attenuation level) dB Null to return the current off attenuation level Example: #76 OFFA 1 12 On XAP 400 unit 6 (#76), the off attenuation (OFFA) for mic channel 1 is 12dB.
136 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands PRESET - Preset Execution/Reporting This command selects/reports the state of a preset.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands RAMP — Ramp Gain Adjustment This command starts/stops the gain ramp for an input, output, or assignable processing block. There is no query for this command. Command form: DEVICE RAMP [Target] Argument details Name Device RAMP Channel Group Rate Target Description Unit 0—7 or * to select all units Command See Groups and Channels, page 105 I, O, M, L, P, T, R (1, 2, 3, 5, 16, 17) -50 to 50 dB/s If value = 0.
138 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands REFSEL - PA/AEC Reference Select This command selects/reports which output is used for each mic as a reference for power amp adaptation mode and acoustic echo cancellation where applicable. There can be only one selection per mixer. Command form: DEVICE REFSEL [Ref. Group] [Ref. Channel] Argument details Name Device REFSEL Channel Ref. Group Ref.
139 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands RINGER - Audible Ring Selection This command sends/reports the use of an audible ring. Command form: DEVICE RINGER [Value] Argument details Name Device RINGER Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command See Groups and Channels, page 105 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle, Null = Current state Example: #72 RINGER 11 On XAP 400 unit 2 (#72), the audible RINGER indication for the hybrid (1) is on (1).
140 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands RXBSTEN - Receive Boost Enable This command selects/reports the receive boost status. Command form: DEVICE RXBSTEN [Value] Argument details Name Device RXBSTEN Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command See Groups and Channels, page 105 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle, Null = Current state Example: #75 RXBSTEN 11 On XAP 400 unit 5 (#75), the receive boost enable (RXBSTEN) for the hybrid (1) is on (1).
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands SERMODE - Serial Mode This command selects/reports the serial mode of the RS-232 port. Command form: DEVICE SERMODE [Value] Argument details Name Device SERMODE Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command 1 = Text, 2 = Binary, Null = Current mode Example: #75 SERMODE 1 On XAP 400 unit 5 (#75), the RS-232 port serial mode (SERMODE) is set to text (1). SFTYMUTE - Safety mute Selects/reports the state of the safety mute.
142 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands SIGTOUT - Signal Generator Time Out Sets the signal generator time out for the unit. Command form: DEVICE SIGTOUT [Value] Argument details Name Device SIGGEN Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command 0 = Off, 1—30 = Set time out minutes, Null = Current rate Example: #57 SIGTOUT 15 On XAP 400 unit 7 (#77), the signal generator time out (SIGTOUT) is set to 15 minutes.
Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands STOREDIAL — Store a Number as a Speed Dial 143 This command saves a number in a speed dial or reports the current value.
144 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands TE - Telco Enable This command selects/reports the hook status. Command form: DEVICE TE [Value] Argument details Name Device STRING Channel Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command See Groups and Channels, page 105 0 = Off, 1 = On, 2 = Toggle, Null = Current status Example: #73TE 1 1 On XAP 400 unit 3 (#73), set the telco enable (TE) of the hybrid (1) on (1), off hook.
145 Appendices ~ Appendix E: Serial Commands TOUT - Time Out Select This command selects/reports the inactivity time out before returning to the unit title screen. Command form: DEVICE TOUT [Value] Argument details Name Device TOUT Value Description 0—7 or * to select all units Command 0 = Off, 1—15 (select time out in minutes) Null = Current mode Example: #72 TOUT 5 On XAP 400 unit 2 (#72), the front panel of the unit will time out (TOUT) after 5 minutes.
146 Appendices ~ Appendix F: Warranty Appendix F: Warranty 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.
Appendices ~ Appendix F: Warranty B. The product has been altered or repaired by other than the Manufacturer or an authorized service representative of the Manufacturer; or, C. Adaptations or accessories other than those manufactured or provided by the Manufacturer have been made or attached to the product which, in the determination of the Manufacturer, shall have affected the performance, safety or reliability of the product; or, D. The product’s original serial number has been modified or removed.
148 Appendices ~ Appendix G: Compliance Appendix G: Compliance Warning: The country code settings must be set for the desired country of operation in order to ensure proper operation of the XAP 400 and to ensure that the XAP 400 complies with the countries Telco requirements. Changing these settings to a country other than the intended country of operation may cause the XAP 400 to be non-compliant.
Appendices ~ Appendix G: Compliance If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
150 Appendices ~ Appendix G: Compliance alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Appendices ~ Appendix G: Compliance EN 61000-3-2:1995/A1/A2:1998 Part 3: Limits — Section 2: Limits EN 61000-3-3:1995 Section 3: Limitation of voltage for harmonic current emissions. fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A. EN 55024: 1998 (Immunity) Information technology equipment — Immunity characteristics — Limits and methods of measurement.
152 Glossary Glossary Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) A process in which acoustical echo is removed from a signal. AEC can be used to remove unwanted signals from mic audio if the unwanted acoustic signal is available separately as an electronic signal. 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.
Glossary Auxiliary audio Audio that comes from line level audio sources such as video codecs, TH2s, and CD players. Bandwidth The difference between the lower and upper 3dB end points of an audio band. Also, the range or differences between the limiting frequencies of a continuous frequency band. Baud Rate The number of signal transitions per second, or the clock rate of the serial bit stream in hertz.
154 Glossary • Butterworth A crossover using a low-pass filter design characterized by a maximally flat magnitude response. This results in no amplitude ripple in the passband. • Linkwitz-Riley A fourth-order crossover consisting of a cascaded second- order Butterworth low-pass filter. Offers a vast improvement over the Butterworth crossover and is the de facto standard for professional audio active crossovers. Cross point The intersection between an input and an output in the routing matrix.
Glossary EC Reference summing The ability to include multiple signals in a single reference. See also Virtual Reference. ERL Found in the Acoustic Echo Canceller window, the echo return loss (ERL) meter shows the coupling between the reference signal and the input to the echo canceller–the ratio of the two levels.
156 Glossary First Mic Priority Increases the audio level required to gate on additional microphones after the first mic is on. This helps ensure that only one mic gates on when a person speaks. Flow control The regulation of the transmission and reception of data. Flow Screen The Flow Screen is the main access window for G-Ware features and unit configuration. It also shows a detailed block diagram of the audio signal– presenting a graphical explanation of each stage in the signal path.
Glossary Hold Time The length of time that a microphone remains on after the voice (input) level drops below the gate ratio. This can be used to prevent the microphone from gating off during brief pauses in speech. Last Mic 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.
158 Glossary Noise Cancellation A process through which ambient noise is removed from a signal. Non-linear processing (NLP) NLP increaess the power of echo cancellation for difficult acoustical environments. NLP has four settings: Soft (6dB), Medium (12dB), Aggressive (18dB), and Off. NLP settings are found in the Acoustic Echo Cancellation window. Number of Open Mics (NOM)/Constant Gain Mode Adjusts the output level based on the number of mics gated on and routed to an output.
Glossary • Preset The preset pasword 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 file password is set in the Site Properties window and will lock the site file. Users must enter the password in order to open the site file. Phantom Power Power supplied by the XAP 400 to power most condenser microphones.
160 Glossary S—Z buses These eight buses are defaulted as auxiliary mix buses. They are used to route auxiliary 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 instruction or command. Serial mode The serial mode determines the format in which serial commands return–text or binary. The mode defaults to Binary when G-Ware is connected and to Text when disconnected.
Glossary Threshold The upper or lower level at which a signal processing mechanism begins or terminates operation. Transmit audio Audio being sent to the telephone line (To Telco). Unit properties The Unit Properties window opens when you add a new unit to the site. It allows you to enter information about the unit as well as configure the communication and security settings. Virtual reference Virtual references are echo cancellation reference points.
162 Index A Index acoustic echo cancellation 33—35, 40 158 echo return loss (ERL) 35 Chairman Override 38, 94, 107, 113, 153 Clear Matrix 30 clear password 15 echo return loss enhancement (ERLE) 35 clipping 43, 45, 47, 54, 58, 153 AEC settings 33—35 COM port 21, 23 non-linear processing (NLP) 35 total echo reduction 35 adaptive ambient 38, 39, 96, 109, 152 add unit 24 AEC see acoustic echo cancellation AEC reference 7, 33, 38, 40, 138, 158 codecs see video codecs command line 64, 67, 69, 104
163 Index dial multiple numbers 72 decay rate 39 Dial Tone Level 56, 154 gate ratio 39 Distributed Echo Cancellation see Gentner hold time 39 manual off 38 Distributed Echo Cancellation Document Compare Utility 75 manual on 38 DSP 1, 107, 117, 154 DTMF 2, 73, 107, 117, 118, 154 DTMF level 56, 154 E off attenuation 39 PA Adaptive mode 38 Gate View 83 Gating Group 38, 41—42, 60, 123, 156 First Mic Priority 42 Global A—D 41 EC Reference 59, 60, 106 see also AEC Internal 1—4 41 reference L
164 Index L pre pain 43 labels 27, 29, 48, 60, 61 Min/Max limits 42 latency 6 modem 15, 16, 23, 26, 92, 97, 107, 129, Last Mic On 107, 126 mixer mode 9, 12, 14, 15, 157 131, 159 LCD menu 13, 16, 25 modem access 92 LCD menu tree 13 LCD Programming 13 adjust a parameter 14, 15 line level 32, 42, 44, 45, 46, 96 line level outputs 46 loop drop 56, 110 Low Pass 36, 51, 95, 96, 119, 155 M Macro Editor 26, 27, 65, 67, 68, 69 password 92 Mute Receive 72, 73 Mute Transmit 72, 73 N NLP see non
165 Index Control/Status A 98 Control/Status B 99 Line 100 Receive Output 85 receive reduction 56 release time 114, 160 RS-232 97 Remote Builder 27, 61, 88, 89 Set 100 response time 33, 111 see also automatic gain RS-485 100 preset 5, 14, 26, 27, 59—66, 159 Remote Panel 6, 10, 64, 88, 100, 101, 102 control creating presets 59 RJ-45 jumper 11 front panel control 64 routing matrix 29, 30, 34, 40, 62, 63, 154 executing preset 64 room combining 5, 59, 61, 64, 65 multiple presets 59 RS-232 10
166 Device ID 15 Firmware Version 15 Lock Panel 14 U Unit Properties 25—26, 60, 68, 92 communication 25 Run Macro 14 country code 25 Select Preset 14 default meter 25 Set Passcode 15 device ID 25 Unit ID 15 meter refresh rate 25 system requirements 21 preset/macro password 26 S—Z 6, 7, 30, 160 security 26 serial echo 25 T serial mode 25 unit name 25 target level 33 unit type 25 telco adaptation †56 use modem 26 telco configuration 55 Use in preset 87 telco meters 85 Telco Receive 5
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