SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO JACKAROO Multi-function
Audio
Test
Device Splitter isolator attenuator cable
tester monitor/amp Tone
generator ac/dc
power
source
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or rear panel of this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered to before operation.
FOReWORD SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO Dear Customer, Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM Pro Audio products by purchasing this unit. The JACKAROO was designed to be a comprehensive “workhorse” test device for home, project, and professional studios, live sound rental companies, repair centers, schools, and fixed installations—in short, virtually any and all venues where audio products are used.
INTRODUCTION SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO The JACKAROO is a combination cable tester, signal generator, splitter, combiner, “gender-bender,” and more. Think of it as an audio “Aussie Army Knife”—an indispensible tool for studios, PA companies, repair shops, fixed installations, touring bands, sound contractors...you get the idea.
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Connections A 5K 0 1/8” TRS RJ11 RCA B RJ45 XLR 48V PHANTOM POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GND LIFT TR BNC 1/4” TRS RCA RJ11 RJ45 12V dc Off 100hz 1k 10k XLR ATT PASS L-R LINK TR 1/8” TRS RCA RJ11 Connector
types BNC 1/4" (6.5mm) stereo TRS 1/8" (3.
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SIGNAL
ROUTING
AND
LEVEL 1/4” TRS ATT 5K B 0 1/8” TRS RJ11 RCA RJ45 XLR 48V PHANTO M PO WER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BNC GND LIFT RCA RJ11 RJ45 XLR 12V dc Off 1/4” TRS 9V ac ATT PASS L-R LINK TR 4 17V ac Voltage out Max 500mA Bananas: Continuity tester With Beeper & LED MIDI RCA 0 5V dc Test Tone WARNING: DO NOT ENGAGE CABLE TEST WITH POWER RUNNING THRU THE TEST CABLES! 1/8” TRS 1/8” TRS Attenuator 100hz 1k 10k TR 1/4” TRS XLR ATT 8 Cable
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PIN
CONfigurations SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO Below is a general guide to common pin configurations, which you may find useful when testing cables.
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functions:
continuity
tester 1/8î TRS RJ11 RCA 5K 0 RJ45 XLR 48V PHANTOM POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GND LIFT TR BNC 1/4î TRS RJ11 RCA 12V dc 5V dc Test Tone RJ45 XLR 1/4î TRS 9V ac ATT PASS L-R LINK TR 5 4 17V ac O ff Voltage out Max 500mA Bananas: Continuity tester W ith Beeper & LE D MIDI RCA 0 100hz 1k 10k WARNING: DO NOT ENGAGE CABLE TEST WITH POW ER RUNNING THRU THE TEST CABLES! 1/8î TRS 1/8î TRS Attenuator 8 Cable Test L-R XLR ATT 5K
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functions:
TESTING
CABLES The JACKAROO features a built-in cable tester that performs an automated test routine. To test a cable, connect both sides of the cable to the appropriate connectors on the JACKAROO and engage the CABLE TEST switch. The The JACKAROO will sequentially test each of the connectors’ pins (up to 8), and display the status of each pin on the correspondingly-numbered LEDs.
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functions:
AC/DC
power
supply Voltages are selected on the JACKAROO front panel. Available voltages are 5VDC, 12VDC, 9VAC, and 17VAC. The connector is a 2.1mm DC jack, center positive.
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FUNCTIONS:
SPLITTING
signals Splitting a stereo signal into dual mono signals In this example we’ll take stereo 1/4" TRS cable and split the signal into two mono RCA outputs.
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REAR
PANEL SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO The rear panel contains the following connectors: AC POWER INPUT 110V-240V selector switch 2 AC OUTPUT connectors 2 DC OUTPUT connectors 2 CAT5 LINK connectors Jackaroo WARNING: DO NOT ENGAGE CABLE TEST WITH POWER RUNNING THROUGH THE TEST CABLES! Rj45 PO WER SUPP LY Rj45 AC Power In Made in China AC 17V 0.5A AC 9V 0.5A DC 9V 0.5A DC 12V 0.5A LINK POWER INPUT A B A.
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WARRANTY
CARD SMPROAUDIO
JACKAROO To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must complete an online warranty registration within 14 days of the date of purchase on www.smproaudio.com. 2
WARRANTY 1. SM ProAudio warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one years from the original date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations described below.
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REGULATIONS SMPROAUDIO JACKAROO 1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by an original retail dealer’s invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at SM Pro Audio. 2.
