User Manual PS 430 [ASL]
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1. For each channel the latch function can be disabled by changing the position of certain DIP switches see section 11 0 DIP switch group E The TALK button is then momentary only 2 CALL button To activate the call system for each channel separately By a momentary push a visual CALL signal is sent to all stations connected to the referring intercom channel and the call LEDs start flashing By holding the CALL buttons for 2 seconds the buzzers are activated provided there is no buzzer mute status on that channel After the CALL button is released the LEDs continue to flash for a further 2 seconds The CALL function of a channel in IFB mode is automatically disabled 3 NULL ADJUST trimmers With these trimmers one set for each channel one may minimize the speaker feeding back into the gooseneck microphone unit feedback and for minimizing the headset mic feeding back into the headset can s the LOW trimmer is for all frequencies the HIGH trimmer solely for the high frequencies PAGE 6 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV T Syshern Link o EL bond Null Adjustment procedure for each channel separately e turn the Own Voice side tone control knob to minimum e Set Null Adjust trimmers in start position fully clockwise e switch off the microphones of all connected speaker stations e make sure that there is no automatic speaker attenuation turn tri2. fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Never insert objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as the objects may touch Dangerous voltage points or short out parts This could cause fire or electrical shock Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 2 0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PS 6379 Mk2 is a master loudspeak
3. also power e he wire which is colored brown must be dimmer controlled lighting equipment connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red The wires in the mains lead are color coded green yellow Earth safety ground Safety Earth blue Neutral brown Live For personal safety and proper operation of the PS 6379 Mk2 and connected stations the green yellow In case the wires in the mains lead do not wire of the mains lead must always be connected to correspond with the colored markings identifying the the electrical installation safety earth or ground terminals in your mains plug proceed as follows This wire is in the PS 6379 Mk2 connected to all exposed metal surfaces Any rack framework into e The wire which is colored green yellow must which this unit might be mounted is assumed to be be connected to the terminal in the plug connected to the same grounding circuit which is marked with the letter E or by the ground symbol or is colored green Switching On To limit the inrush current after the PS 6379 Mk2 has been switched on 30 V DC line power is provided to the intercom channels one after the other If a channel is found to have too many stations being connected or in case of short circuit a circuit breaker immediately shuts off that channel from 30V DC line power 7 0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS amp CONNECTOR 1 TALK buttons Pushing these buttons allow talking to each channel separa
4. ANALOG INTERCOM PS 6379 Mk2 SIX CHANNEL MASTER SPEAKER STATION i USER MANUAL October 2013 This product is designed and manufactured by ASL Intercom B V Zonnebaan 42 3542 EG Utrecht The Netherlands Tel 31 0 30 2411901 Fax 31 0 30 2667373 Email info asl inter com Web www asl inter com CONTENT OF THIS USER MANUAL 1 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION esses 4 INP IN CM 5 40 WARRANTY e 5 SS INSTALLATION m 5 6 0 MAINS POWER amp SAFETY EARTH eese 5 7 0 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS amp 6 8 0 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS SWITCHES sees 11 10 0 IFB FUNCTION sseeseeeeeeennnnnnmmnm emnes 14 idi 14 120 TEGHNIGAL SPECIFICA TONS 15 2 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 1 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and or damage to the system Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the apparatus Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the apparatus and in the operating instructions Follow all installation operating and use instructions Unplug the apparatus from the AC power outlet b
5. Adjust is not sufficient It also minimizes system feedback or a hollow sound when the gooseneck microphones of other speaker stations on one or several of the connected party lines are switched on as well Adjustment procedure e make sure that there is no headset connected switch off all TALK buttons of the PS 6379 Mk2 feed an audio signal to an intercom channel see 9 and 34 turn up the listen volume of the PS 6379 Mk2 selected channel and master volume activate the gooseneck microphone push the TALK button of the selected channel adjust the desired degree of speaker attenuation turning the trimmer counter clockwise increases the attenuation 22 BUZZER VOLUME trimmer To adjust the volume of the internal buzzer 23 IFB DIM FACTOR trimmers By turning these trimmers the IFB DIM factor for channel E and channel F can be set should these channels being put into IFB Mode see switches 36 The IFB Dim Factor is the extent to which the AUX signal is dimmed 0 to 100 when pushing the TALK button of a channel which is put into IFB mode If the knob is fully clockwise the DIM factor is at its maximum 100 dimming 24 BACKLIGHT trimmer If TALK or CALL push buttons are not active they are lit white allowing to easily find these buttons in a dark environment By turning this trimmer the light intensity can be adjusted 25 Master OVERLOAD LED indicator As soon as more than the allowed maximum allowed user s
6. POWER ON OFF push button To switch the internal power supply On or Off 8 Out 34 AUX INPUT connectors ground lift switches These three XLR 3 female connectors are inputs for auxiliary AUX audio signals The inputs are electronically balanced and accept line level audio signals For routing these AUX signals to the intercom channels see 35 Pin assignment of all AUX input connectors Pint OV ground Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 35 AUX SELECT switch one per channel A 3 position switch to route either AUX 1 or AUX 2 or AUX 3 to the corresponding channel PAGE 11 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV PGM Input 36 IFB mode switches E and F To put channel E and or F into IFB mode 37 PGM INPUT connector ground lift This XLR 3 female connector is an electronically balanced input for line level audio signals The input is for receiving a program PGM audio signal which is routed to the loudspeaker and the headset connector only The PGM volume can be adjusted by knob 16 38 STAGE ANNOUNCE OUT connector This XLR 3 male connector is electronically balanced output for the pre amplified microphone signal at line level when the STAGE ANNOUNCE button is pushed 39 STAGE ANNOUNCE RELAY This Phoenix type connector gives access to a normally open contact which is closed when the otage Announce button is pushed 9 0 INTERNAL CONTROLS pu a Rar me Input To redu
7. ce the risk of d ES of the center pin should be guoronteed 24 30 V DC This units must be connected to an outlet with protective earthing connection ANALOG 40 EXT SPEAKER connector To this 6 3 mm jack connector an external speaker can be connected When an external speaker is connected the internal speaker switches off and the audio is sent to the external speaker 41 DC Power Input connectors These two connectors allow external DC power 24 30V 5 A to be the back up power supply or to be the main power supply should AC mains not be available 42 Mains Power Inlet Mains inlet 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 200 watt and fuse holder Fuse 4 Amp slow blow ef Tannu A VS Pie m n ven cc 12 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 43 Binaural Jumper Settings The PS 6379 Mk2 can optionally be equipped with an XLR 5 headset connector for binaural use In that case the position of jumpers determine for each channel separately the routing of the audio to the headset cans either to the left can or to the right can or to both cans or not to any can PGM to Speaker followed by master volume PSM to speaker independant frorm master volume Headset ir fury Hi J my PCM PON independan followed mode fr m master volume Oy rraster vorurme PM to left amp right PCM to right oniy 579 Be PGM
8. d if an IFB TALK button is pushed the position of a certain DIP switch has to be changed See section 11 0 DIP switch B 6 CHANNEL ON LED indicator This green LED is lit when the corresponding channel is switched on In case the channel is switched off by the CHANNEL VOLUME knob 5 its TALK CALL and LISTEN controls are disabled Line power to the channel remains 7 MIC MUTE button By pushing this button the TALK button of the corresponding PS 6379 Mk2 channel is disabled by which also the TALK buttons on remote stations are disabled the ones of the remote station channels which are connected to the corresponding PS 6379 Mk2 channel A disabled TALK button can be enabled again by pushing it The MIC MUTE button of a channel in IFB mode is automatically disabled 8 BUZZER MUTE button By pushing this button the buzzers of all stations connected to the corresponding party line channel can be remotely muted After being pushed the Buzzer Mute button is lit The buzzers remain being muted until the BUZZER MUTE button is switched off again the Buzzer Mute status is abolished The BUZZER MUTE button of a channel in IFB mode is automatically disabled PAGE 7 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 9 AUX Volume knob By turning this knob one adjusts the level of the auxiliary signal as sent to the corresponding channel The AUX signal may originate from either AUX input 1 AUX input 2 or AUX input 3
9. dicate overload an LED to indicate a system link connection If TALK or CALL buttons are not active they are lit in a white color allowing to easily find these buttons in a dark environment The light intensity of this so called backlight can be adjusted see Master Section Features IFB function Two channels of the PS 6379 Mk2 can be programmed to be so called IFB Interrupt Foldback channels used for one way communication from i e a director producer to a talent e g a reporter or show presenter in a broadcast environment see section 10 0 The talent has a headphone or an earpiece connected to an analog IFB receiver or standard analog beltpack Front Panel Features Master Section aCALL TO TALK button a TALK TO ALL button a STAGE ANNOUNCE button a SPEAKER ON OFF button a PGM Program Volume knob a MASTER VOLUME knob an OWN VOICE control knob an ALL MICS MUTE button an ALL BUZZERS MUTE button trimmers for buzzer volume loudspeaker attenuation IFB Dim factor and backlight intensity e LEDsto indicate System Overload DC power and Mains power Rear Panel Features e Intercom Line and System Link connectors for each channel e Connectors for Stage Announce audio output and Stage Announce relay e three electronically balanced auxiliary AUX audio inputs with ground lifts e AUX routing switches for each channel e an electronically balanced PGM input with ground lift switch e switches for p
10. disabled Pushing the ALL MIC MUTE button or the ALL BUZZER MUTE button has no effect on a channel which is in IFB mode WARNING A channel from another intercom system should via its system link connector not be linked to a channel which is in IFB mode 11 0 DIP SWITCHES Inside the PS 6379 Mk the following DIP switches are to be found PAGE 14 ne Dipswitch E Si ch B zi ch A 4 Dipswitch D 1 Dipswitch C Dipswitch B Dipswitch A User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV DIP switch A IFB and TALK If this DIP switch is in OFF position 2 factory setting and the Talk button of an IFB channel is pushed and held the microphone signal is not sent to the intercom channels In the ON position and the TALK button of an IFB channel is pushed and held the microphone signal is also sent to all intercom channels of which the Talk LED is lit DIP switch B IFB and LISTEN If this DIP switch is in OFF position factory setting and the Talk button of an IFB channel is pushed and held the Listen function of the intercom channels is disabled In the ON position and the TALK button of an IFB channel is pushed and held the Listen function is not automatically disabled DIP switch C IFB and TALK TO ALL If this DIP switch is in OFF position factory setting and the TALK TO ALL button is pushed and held the microphone signal is only be routed to the intercom channels In the ON position and t
11. efore cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the apparatus Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards and void the warranty Do not operate this apparatus in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture Do not place the apparatus on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The apparatus may fall causing serious personal injury and damage to the apparatus Do not block or cover any openings in the apparatus These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating Never place the apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not place the apparatus in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation If the apparatus is mounted in a 19 rack make sure that sufficient space around the unit sides top and bottom is provided to ensure free circulation of air Operate the apparatus using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label Unplug the apparatus power cord by gripping the power plug not the cord Insert the mains plug properly Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug An American polarized AC line plug has two blades with one wider than the other This plug will fit only one way into the power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug
12. eiver 1 channel listen only or a standard 1 channel ASL analog beltpack IFB channel Properties The TALK button of an IFB channel is momentary only and must be kept pushed while talking Whilst the TALK button of an IFB channel is kept pushed the level of the AUX signal to that channel is dimmed automatically This is the so called IFB Dim Factor which can be adjusted 096 to 100 by turning knobs 23 for each IFB channel separately For as long as the TALK button of an IFB channel is kept pushed the TALK buttons of the intercom channels are switched off automatically To achieve that one can talk to an IFB channel and to all intercom channels of which the TALK buttons are enabled the corresponding Talk LEDs were lit the position of a certain DIP switch has to be changed See section 11 0 DIP switch A For as long as the TALK button of an IFB channel is kept pushed the Listen functions of the intercom channels are disabled automatically one does not hear the communication on the intercom channels To achieve that these Listen functions are not disabled if an IFB TALK button is pushed the position of a certain DIP switch has to be changed See section 11 0 DIP switch B The CALL function of an IFB channel is automatically disabled one can t send a Call signal from and does not receive a CALL signal on such a channel Both the Mic Mute button 7 and the Buzzer Mute button 8 of an IFB channel are automatically
13. er station with 6 intercom channels and a built in power supply offering full duplex communication with analog remote stations The unit incorporates a loudspeaker a gooseneck microphone and an XLR 4 headset connector As an option an XLR 6 headset connector can be fitted for binaural split ear use of the headset By setting internally mounted jumpers each of the 6 channels can be assigned to either the left or the right headset can or to both headset cans If the gooseneck microphone is active the loudspeaker is automatically attenuated The degree of attenuation can be adjusted by a trimmer at the front panel If a headset is connected both gooseneck microphone and speaker are switched off automatically The loudspeaker can be switched on again by pushing the Speaker on off button The PS 6379 Mk2 has newly designed mic input circuits with a proprietary limiter allowing to speak close and or loud into the headset or gooseneck microphone without giving rise to overload and distortion The unique CALL system provides both a flashing red LED and a very distinctive sound signal buzzer The volume of the buzzer can be adjusted by a trimmer on the front panel Front Panel Features for each channel e TALK button with built in green LED e CALL button with built in red LED e Channel Volume control with channel on off switch buzzer and mic mute buttons an AUX Volume control NULL ADJUST trimmers an LED to in
14. he TALK TO ALL button is pushed and held the microphone signal is also be routed to the channels which are in IFB mode DIP switch D STAGE ANNOUNCE and SPEAKER ON OFF If this DIP switch is in OFF position factory setting the speaker of the PS 6379 Mk2 is automatically switched off for as long the STAGE ANNOUNCE button is being pushed In the ON position the speaker is not switched off for as long as the STAGE ANNOUNCE button is being pushed DIP switches E TALK MOMENTARY ONLY per channel If a DIP switch in this block is in the OFF position 2 factory setting the TALK button of the corresponding channel is latching or momentary In the ON position the TALK button of the corresponding channel is momentary only the latch function is disabled Please not that the TALK button of an IFB channel is a momentary only anyway 12 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Intercom System Headphones Driver Amps dynamic range 80 dB max output level frequency response 200 Hz 15 kHz 3 dB monaural 16 Vrms 200 O call send signal 2 8 mA binaural 2x 10 3 Vrms 400 O call signal threshold receive 2 4 V DC max output power operating voltage 24 30 V DC monaural 1 3 Wrms 200 O power interrupt time mic mute 0 1 sec binaural 2x 0 27 Wrms 400 O line Impedance 390 O 1kHz 2 2 kO DC audio level nom 18 dBu max 0 dBu Null Adjust Rejection 0 30dB adjustable Switch Mode Power Supply module Program amp AUX Input
15. luded stating a period of 12 months from date of shipment to the faults found and a copy of the original the end user Faults arising from misuse suppliers invoice unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty 5 0 INSTALLATION Adequate ventilation must be provided by Connect these cables to the INTERCOM OUT allowing sufficient soace around the sides and connectors on the rear panel rear of the unit to ensure free circulation of air Forced cooling is not required The power supply The PS 6379 MK2 is fully protected against wiring is mounted on the bottom of the unit After a mistakes e g reverse power or short circuit in period of time the unit will feel hot to the touch at the interconnect cables Included in the shipping the top and the bottom this is normal and should carton is a kit for mounting the unit in a 19 rack be no cause for alarm To connect the PS 6379 taking 2U of rack space Mk2 to the user stations use professional flexible microphone cable with 2 wires and 1 shield only 6 0 MAINS POWER amp SAFETY EARTH WARNING This appliance must be earthed Connecting to mains power e he wire which is colored blue must be The PS 6379 Mk2 may be connected to a mains connected to the terminal which is marked power outlet which provides 100 240 V AC 50 60 with the letter N or colored black Hz 200 watts The outlet should have a clean earth Avoid using mains power outlets which
16. matically disabled if it was enabled before By pushing the speaker on off button the speaker is enabled again and the audio can be heard over both the speaker and the headset When unplugging the headset the speaker setting on or off is as before the headset was plugged in 19 ALL MICS MUTE button By pushing this button the TALK buttons of the PS 6379 MK2 and the TALK buttons of the connected remote stations are disabled if they were previously enabled After the ALL MICS MUTE button is being pushed it is lit for a few seconds Also all channel MIC MUTE buttons 7 are lit for a few seconds Disabled TALK buttons on the PS 6379 or on a connected remote intercom station can be enabled again by pushing them 20 ALL BUZZERS MUTE button By pushing this button the buzzers of the connected stations and of the PS 6379 Mk2 can be muted After being pushed all channel Buzzer Mute buttons 8 are lit The buzzers remain being muted until the ALL BUZZER MUTE button is switched off again the buzzer mute status is abolished The channel Buzzer Mute buttons return to their previous status the ones which were lit before the ALL BUZZER MUTE button was pushed remain being lit PAGE 9 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 21 SPEAKER ATTENUATOR trimmer To adjust the extent to which the loudspeaker is automatically dimmed when the gooseneck microphone is switched on It prevents unit feedback if Null
17. mmer 21 fully clockwise e push the TALK button of the channel to be null adjusted e Slowly turn up the listen volume of the PS 6379 Mk2 channel master volume e Speak into the gooseneck microphone adjust the speaker listen level to a minimum by turning the null adjust trimmers counter clockwise first the LOW trimmer and then the HIGH trimmer repeat this a few times e Connect a headset the loudspeaker and gooseneck mic are now automatically disabled and speak into the headset microphone Check whether the level of your voice in the headset can s is sufficient If not push this level up by turning the OWN VOICE knob 4 clockwise The operating area of the Null Adjust trimmers is between fully clock wise and minimum level Should the number of user stations on a channel and or the length of the party line cable change the null for that channel has to be adjusted again 4 OWN VOICE control knob With this knob one adjusts the extent to which the headset mic signal is heard in your headset cans eitis Syshern e pHa nk E d 5 CHANNEL VOLUME knob To adjust the listen level of the corresponding channel Turning a knob fully counter clockwise switches that channel off the channel is disabled see also 6 For as long as the TALK button of an IFB channel is kept pushed the Listen function of the intercom channels is automatically disabled To achieve that these Listen functions are not disable
18. r headset This knob may also adjust the master volume control for both the intercom and the PGM Program Audio signals depending on the position of jumpers 44 16 PGM VOLUME By turning this knob one adjusts the listen volume of the PGM input The signal of the PGM input can only be heard on the speaker and or headset of the PS 6379 Mk2 and does not appear on the intercom lines If a TALK button is pushed and the speaker is On the speaker is automatically attenuated This diminishes the effect that the PGM signal goes from the speaker into the microphone The position of jumpers 44 determine whether the program audio listen level is also controlled by the Master Volume knob 15 17 STAGE ANNOUNCE button By pushing this button the microphone signal is directly routed to the line level output at the rear panel The microphone signal the Announce is not sent to the intercom channels Whilst the otage Announce button is kept pushed the channel TALK buttons are disabled the built in LEDs extinguish if they were lit before and the speaker is automatically switched off To achieve that the speaker is not automatically being switched off the position of a certain DIP switch has to be changed See section 11 0 DIP switch D 18 SPEAKER ON OFF button With this button the loudspeaker can be switched on or off The LED in the button is lit when the speaker is switched on As soon as a headset is plugged in the speaker is auto
19. s mains voltage 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz input impedance 2 4 kO output voltage 30 V DC 5 nominal input level 0 dBu max output power 105 watts max input level 21 dBu circuit breaker delay time 0 2 sec automatic reset time 1 8 sec Stage Announce Output output impedance 50 O balanced Microphone Pre amps nominal Output Level 0 dBu gain 40 60 dB adjustable internally max Output Level 21 dBu presence filter 6 dB at 5 kHz power to electret mic 9 V DC Dimensions amp Weight limiter range both mics 30 dB width 420 mm height 88 mm depth 220 mm weight 4800 gram Speaker Driver Amp max output power 1 7 Wrms 16 O DC input Supply Voltage 24 30 V DC Buzzer Max SPL 90 dBA 0 1 m 0 is defined as 775 mV into open circuit PAGE 15 User Manual PS 6379 May 2011 ASL Intercom BV
20. see AUX inputs 34 and AUX select switches 35 10 SYSTEM LINK LED This yellow LED illuminates if a channel of another ASL Intercom System has been connected to the PS 6379 Mk2 through the System Link connector 33 of the corresponding channel The other system channel is now the MASTER channel and the linked PS 6379 Mk2 channel the SLAVE channel The line impedance is now provided by the MASTER channel and the line impedance of the SLAVE channel is switched off One can talk listen and call to and from all user stations which are connected to the MASTER channel and to the SLAVE channel A Mic Mute signal sent from the MASTER channel to the SLAVE channel is also received by the user stations on that channel But a Mic Mute signal sent from the PS 6379 2 is only received by the user stations on its own channels it does not mute the microphones of the user stations on the MASTER channel A Buzzer Mute signal on the MASTER channel is received by the user stations on that channel and by the user stations on the SLAVE channel A SLAVE channel is not able to generate a Buzzer Mute signal the Buzzer Mute button of the SLAVE channel is disabled 11 ON OVERLOAD LED This LED is lit green when 30 V DC line power is supplied to the corresponding channel The LED is lit red when too many user stations have been connected to the corresponding channel or if there is a short circuit on that channel A circuit breaker immedia
21. ta left o o lo 45 HEADSET MIC GAIN trimmer With this trimmer the gain of the headset microphone can be adjusted factory set for a dynamic headset microphone 44 PGM ROUTING jumpers With these three jumpers one determines whether the PGM program audio listen level is also controlled by the Master Volume knob see 6 and in case of binaural use of the PS 6379 Mk2 the routing of the PGM signal to the headset cans e Own voice might only Channel 4 Channel B ll i Left amp right eo Channel m3 I Channel 0 x ML ChannelE 0 MII 4 Channel R 46 GOOSENECK GAIN trimmer With this controls the gain of the gooseneck microphone can be adjusted factory set for the electret gooseneck microphone User Manual PS 6379 May 2011 ASL Intercom BV 10 0 IFB FUNCTION With the IFB Mode switches 36 on the rear panel channel E respectively channel F can be put into IFB Mode which is indicated on the front panel by lit IFB Mode LED indicators The channel is now a so called IFB channel used for one way communication from i e a director producer to a talent in a broadcast environment If the director pushes the TALK button of an IFB channel the talent hears the producer but may also listen to an auxiliary signal The talent has a headphone or an earpiece connected to a PS 10 analog IFB rec
22. tations are connected to the PS 6379 Mk2 the current from the built in PSU is in danger to exceed 5A the red Overload LED is lit and a circuit breaker disconnects the line power from all channels The circuit breaker resets restores line power automatically 3 seconds after the cause of the overload has been removed The LED also lights up red for a few seconds every time mains power is switched on 26 MAINS LED indicator If mains power is switched on see 31 Mains Power On Off switch this green LED is lit 27 DC power LED indicator If the DC input on the rear panel see 41 receives DC power 24 30V 5A this yellow LED is lit 28 HEADSET connector To this XLR 4 connector of a headset can be connected The headset must have a can impedance of minimum 200 ohms If the headset has two cans in parallel each can must have an impedance of minimum 400 ohms The headset microphone may be of the dynamic or electret type A limiter prevents the mic pre amp from clipping when speaking close or loud into the headset microphone The gain for the headset mic can be adjusted by trimmer 45 PAGE 10 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV Headset connector pin assignments Pin 1 Shield mic GND Pin 2 mic Pin 3 phones Pin 4 phones When a headset is connected speaker and gooseneck microphone are disabled automatically The speaker can be enabled again by pushing the SPEAKER on off bu
23. tely disconnects the line power from that channel and resets restores line power automatically within 2 seconds after the cause of the overload has been removed 12 IFB MODE LED indicator for channels E and F only This yellow LED is lit if the channel is put into IFB mode see section 10 0 13 TALK TO ALL button By pushing and holding this momentary only button one may talk to all intercom channels simultaneously The green LEDs in the TALK buttons of all channels light up except for the LEDs in the TALK buttons of the channels in IFB Mode To also include the TALK buttons of the channels in IFB Mode the position of certain DIP switches have to be changed see section 11 0 DIP switch C 14 CALL TO TALK button By shortly pushing this momentary only button a visual Call signal is simultaneously sent to all channels of which the TALK buttons are switched on All corresponding Call LEDs of the PS 6379 Mk2 except the ones of the channels in IFB Mode and of all connected stations start flashing When holding the CALL TO TALK button pushed for 2 seconds the buzzer is activated should no buzzer mute be activated for that channel After the CALL TO TALK button is released the LEDs continue to flash for a further 2 seconds PAGE 8 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 15 MASTER VOLUME knob By turning this knob one adjusts the volume of the sum of all intercom signals as heard in the loudspeaker and o
24. tely or to some or all channels simultaneously If a TALK button is switched on its large green LED is lit By pushing and holding the TALK button of a so called IFB channel see section 10 0 the TALK buttons of the intercom channels switch automatically off To talk to an IFB channel and additionally to a intercom channel one has to also push and hold the TALK button of that intercom channel To achieve that one can talk to an IFB channel and to all intercom channels of which the TALK buttons are enabled the corresponding Talk LEDs are lit the position of a certain DIP switch has to be changed See section 11 0 DIP switch A Momentary switching If a TALK button is pushed and held the microphone signal is sent to the referring intercom channel until the button is released Latched switching If a TALK button is pushed shortly it is electronically latched and the microphone signal is sent to the referring intercom channel If pushed again the TALK button switches off System Link System Link System Link System Link System Lin EJ a ecc ee 5 r If the total amount of to the PS 6379 Mk2 connected user stations is found to exceed the allowed maximum see section 2 0 a master circuit breaker shuts off the line power to all channels M Buzz CH Vol IFB Hi 3 Channel on ight a 9 T O an 2 3 m E P
25. tton 18 The PS 6379 Mk2 can optionally be equipped with an XLR 6 headset connector for binaural use of the headset Internal jumpers determine for each channel separately the routing of the audio to the headset cans either to the left can or to the right can or to both cans See 43 Binaural Jumper Settings 8 0 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS amp SWITCHES PGM Input AUX Input 1 IFB Mode Channel Stage Announce AUX Input AUX Input 2 32 INTERCOM OUT connectors one per channel These male XLR 3 connectors are for connecting the intercom party lines to which remote stations can be connected via standard microphone cable Pin assignment Pin 1 OV ground Pin 2 30 V power wire Pin 3 Audio wire 33 SYSTEM LINK connectors one per channel These female XLR 3 connectors are inputs for the intercom cables of another ASL party line Intercom system which has its own power supply For more information see 10 29 GOOSENECK microphone This is an electret noise cancelling microphone A limiter prevents the mic pre amp from clipping when speaking close and or loud into the microphone The microphone is automatically disabled when a headset is connected to the PS 6379 Mk2 The mic gain can be adjusted by trimmer 46 30 LOUDSPEAKER A high quality 16 O loudspeaker The speaker is automatically disabled if a headset is connected It can be switched on again by pushing the SPEAKER On Off button 18 31
26. utting channel E and F into IFB mode e aconnector for an external loudspeaker e Mains and DC inlet connectors Power Supply The built in 105 watt 3 5 A switch mode power supply is protected against a too high temperature and can easily drive up t 30 Pro Series beltpacks or 15 Pro Series 2 ch speaker stations or a combination of both The current on each channel is limited to 1 3 A allowing to connect 10 Pro Series beltpacks or 5 Pro Series 2 ch speaker stations to a channel or a combination of both In case AC mains is not available the unit may be powered by an external DC power source 24 30V which can provide 105 watts PAGE 4 User Manual PS 6379 Mk2 October 2013 ASL Intercom BV 3 0 UNPACKING The shipping carton contains the PS 6379 Mk2 a If any damage has occurred please notify your power cable 2 fuses and a 19 rack mounting kit dealer so that a written claim can be initiated After unpacking the unit please inspect for any Please also refer to the warranty section of this physical damage to the unit and retain shipping user manual carton and relevant packing materials for use should the unit need returning 4 0 WARRANTY This unit is warranted by ASL Intercom to the If the unit is faulty it should be sent in its original original end user purchaser against defects in packing to the supplier or local ASL dealer with workmanship and materials in its manufacture for shipping prepaid A note must be inc
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