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1. Examples Store current audio connec ions PRST STR 5ICRI PRST STR 5 OKICRLF to preset 5 Recall audio connections from PRCL3ICR PRST RCL 3 OKICRLFI preset 3 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 10 6 Audio Parameter Commands Command Syntax Response Set simple audio volume VOLUME VOLUME Short form VOL VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME RESULT Increase decrease simple audio volume Read simple audio level VOLUME Short form VOL VOLUME Short form VOL VOLUME RESULT VOLUME VOLUME Set audio level in specific amplifier stage Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME RESULT AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL Short form ADL STAGE AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Advanced commands for controlling each stage of audio amplification Set audio bass level BASS BASS Short form ADB BASS BASS BASS RESULT Read audio bass level BASS BASS BASS Short form ADB Set audio treble level TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE RESULT Short form ADT TREBLE Read audio treble TREBLE TREBLE2. KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the 910 in a Rack Installing the 910 in a Rack This section describes how to install the 910 in a rack Before Installing in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range CAUTION When installing ona 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature ofa closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct honzontal position 4 You do not overload the circuil s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circulls might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings far information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded ina reliable way and is connected only toan electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example When Using an extension cable ora power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine How to Rack Mount To rack moun
3. IDHCP_MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command T Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT E hernet port Short form ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT E hernet port Short form ETHP TCP UDP transport layer protocol Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 Reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP 10 9 Machine Information Commands Command Syntax Response Set device time and date TIME DATE _T MEJ TIME DATE_T ME RESULT Read device time and date TIME TIME DATE_TIME Note Time setting commands require administrator authoriza ion Read in out count INFO IO INFO IO IN NPUTS_COUNT OUT IOUTPUTS_COUNT Read max preset count INFO PRST INFO PRST AUD PRESET_AUDIO_ COUN Reset to factory default FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration 10 10 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are
4. REBLE Short form ADT Set audio midrange M DRANGE MID_RANGE Short form ADM M D_RANGE MIDRANGE M D_RANGE RESULT Read audio midrange M DRANGE Short form ADM MIDRANGE M D_RANGE Set audio loudness LOUDNESS LOUDNESS Short form ADS LOUDNESS LOUDNESS LOUDNESS RESULT Read audio loudness LOUDNESS LOUDNESS LOUDNESS Short form ADS Set audio mix MIX MIX MODE MIX MIX MODE RESULT Read audio mix MIX MIX MIX MODE Mute audio MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE MUTE MODE RESULT Read audio mute state MUTE MUTE MMUTE MODE Set balance mode BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL RESULT Read balance mode BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL Set equalizer EQUALIZER BAND EQ_LEVEL EQUALIZER BAND EQ_LEVEL RESULT Read equalizer EQUALIZER BAND EQUALIZER BAND EQ LEVEL Set delay DELAY DELAY_VOL DELAY DELAY_VOU RESULT Read delay DELAY DELAY DELAY_VOL Set talk over TLK TALKOVER MODE TLK TALKOVER MODE RESULT Read talk over TLK TLK TALKOVER_MODE Set expand EXPAND EXPAND_MODE
5. 10 12 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 10 13 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 10 14 Maximum String Length 64 characters 10 15 Backward Support Protocol 2000 is transparently supported by Protocol 3000 You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform 25 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer o
6. 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Figure 6 Device Properties Screen 4 Ifrequired make changes and press Set If not click Close 6 3 Connecting via USB To connect the 910 via the USB port you must plug the USB cable into the PC and install the Kramer USB driver downloaded from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 6 4 Connecting a Microphone to the XLR Input Connect a microphone to the XLR input as illustrated in Figure 7 Gnd Positive Microphone Return 3 Figure 7 Connecting a Microphone to the XLR Input Note The XLR connector provides 15V phantom power when the MIC switch is set for a condenser microphone 13 Operating the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 7 1 7 1 1 7 1 3 7 1 4 Operating the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier You can operate your 910 using e The front panel buttons see Section 7 1 e Serial commands via the RS 232 USB Ethernet ports transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 7 2 e RC IR2 Infrared remote control transmitter see Section 7 3 Using the Front Panel Buttons The 910 is operated from its front panel buttons as follows for an explanation of the front panel button functions see Table 2 1 Select an input from 1 to 4 by pressing its INPUT button The selected input appears in the display 2 Select a function by pressing its appropriate button The selected input and function appear in the displa
7. EXPAND EXPAND_ MODE RESULT Read expand EXPAND EXPAND EXPAND_MODE Set compress COMPRESS COMPRESS_MODE COMPRESS COMPRESS_MODE RESULT Read compress COMPRESS COMPRESS COMPRESS_MODE 21 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 Parameter Description STAGE IN OUT or Numeric value of present audio processing stage For example 0 for input level 1 for pre amplifier 2 for amplifier OUT etc CHANNEL Input or Output VOLUME BASS TREBLE MID_RANGE Audio parameter in Kramer units minus sign precedes negative values increase current value decrease current value MIX TLK EXPAND COMPRESS 0 or OFF 0 or OFF 0 or OFF 0 or OFF T or ON T or ON T or ON T or ON 10 7 Identification Commands Command Syntax Response Protocol handshaking HCR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL Read device serialnumber SN SN Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME MACHINE_NAME NAME MACHINE_NAME RESULT Read machine name NAME NAME MACHINE_
8. any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer Thi
9. 3 3dB 1kHz VOLTAGE GAIN 22 5dB at max gain COUPLING AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 1 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 03 1kHz POWER SOURCE 100 230V AC DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 0kg 4 4Ibs ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears IR remote control transmitter and Windows based Kramer control software 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 17 Protocol 3000 Syntax 9 Protocol 3000 Syntax 9 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message CR 9 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 ICR 9 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 9 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender_id Message CR LF 9 2 1 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param Param2 result CR LE CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line fe
10. D NDUT IN gt OUT AUD NDUT IN gt OUT RESULT Short form A IN gt OUT INIOUT Read audio connec ion AUD OUT AUD INSIOUT Short form A OUT AUD AUD IN gt 1 Np2 As Parameter Description N Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters OUT Output number or for all outputs Example Switch audio input 2 to output 1 A 2 gt 1 CRI AUD 2 gt 1 OKICRLF 10 5 Preset Commands Command Syntax Response Store current connections to PRST STO PRESENT PRST STO PRESET RESULT preset Short form PSTO PRESET Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Short form PDEL PRESET Read audio connections from PRST AUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET IN gt OUT saved preset Short form PAUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET IN 1 IN gt 2 Read saved presets list PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET Short form PLST Parameter Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to display for all
11. INPUT 2 Terminal Block Connect to a balanced stereo audio source Connector 22 INPUT 3 S PDIF RCA Connect to a digital audio source Connector 23 INPUT 4 MIC XLR Connector Connect to a microphone The XLR connector provides 15V phantom power when the MIC switch is set for a condenser microphone 24 MIC MODE DYN COND Press IN for dynamic mic set OUT for condenser mic Pushbutton 25 OUTPUT 1 LEFT RIGHT Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor power RCA Connectors amplifier 26 OUTPUT 2 Terminal Block Connect to an balanced stereo audio acceptor power amplifier Connector 27 OUTPUT 3 S PDIF RCA Connect to a digital audio acceptor digital power amplifier Connector 28 PROGRAM Switch Slide down to upgrade the device firmware see section 7 4 slide up for normal operation Your 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 29 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to revert to the default settings including all the configured buttons 30 USB PROGRAM Connector Connect to the PC using a USB cable for remote control 31 RS 232 9 pin D sub F Port Connect to the RS 232 connector on the AV equipment or a PC or other serial controller for remote control 32 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connects to the PC or o her serial controller through computer networking LAN for remote control 33 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the 910 34 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF
12. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 5 Installing the 910 in a Rack 6 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 6 1 Connecting the RS 232 Port 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port 6 2 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable 6 2 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 6 2 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port 6 3 Connecting via USB 6 4 Connecting a Microphone to the XLR Input 7 Operating the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 7 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7 1 1 Using MIX 7 1 2 Using Loudness 7 1 3 Using Talkover 7 1 4 Using Store 7 1 5 Using Recall LZ Controlling the 910 from the PC 7 3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 7 4 Updating the 910 Firmware 8 Technical Specifications 9 Protocol 3000 Syntax 9 1 Host Message Format 9 1 1 Simple Command 9 1 2 Command String 9 2 Device Message Format 9 2 1 Device Long Response 10 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 10 1 Help Commands 10 2 Device Initiated Messages 10 3 Result and Error Codes 10 4 Basic Routing Commands 10 5 Preset Commands 10 6 Audio Parameter Commands DONI WE NK sm bah ow 11 11 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 Contents 10 7 Identif
13. NAME Reset machine name to NAME RST NAME RST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME factory default RESULT Note The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on MACHINE_NAME Up to 14 alphameric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number 10 8 Network Setting Commands Command Syntax Response Set IP address NET IP IP_ADDRESS NET IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT Short form NTIP Read IP address NET IP NET IP IP_ADDRESS Short form NTIP Read MAC address NET MAC NET MAC MAC_ADDRESS Short form NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET_MASK NET MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT Short form NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET_MASK Short form NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS Short form NTGT RESULT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS Short form NTGT 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 Command Syntax Response Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP_MODE NET DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT Short form NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP_MODE Short form NTDH
14. ed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 10 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal Application and uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit This section describes all commands sent to the 910 For an explanation of the syntax and use of Protocol 3000 see Section 10 10 1 Help Commands Command Syntax Response Protocol handshaking HOR OK CRLF 10 2 Device Initiated Messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio channel has switched breakaway mode AUD IN gt OUT 10 3 Result and Error Codes Syntax Command ran successfully no error ICOMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax error ERROO1 Command not available for this device ERRO002 Parameter is out of range ERR003 Unauthorized access command run without the ERRO004 matching login 19 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 10 4 Basic Routing Commands Switch audio AU
15. formance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 910 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier WO Digital Audio Preamplifier PILIPIT OUTPUT2 OUTPUT3 PROGRAM MIC OUTPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT 4 MODE ier LEL GRIR S PDIF E pa Rew L L GR R SPDIF 1 DEL 20000 m 1 mO o MIG Figure 1 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Table 1 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Functions Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 MUTE Button Press to toggle between turning off muting and turning on the audio output 3 INPUT Selector Buttons Press a button to select an input 1 to 4 4 MID Button Press to adjust midrange frequencies
16. he inputs Connect the outputs Connect a PC controller Unbalanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Source Digital Audi Bayer Professional Studio Equipment Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 1 If required connect an RS 232 Control Port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Operate the machine see sections 7 From the front panel press the buttons to select an input and choose a function Adjust the displayed setting with the adjustment knob Or operate via the IR remote R5 232 or Ethernet 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The 910 is a high performance stereo audio preamplifier It accepts balanced and unbalanced stereo audio S PDIF digital audio and microphone inputs processes the signals and outputs them to balanced unbalanced and S PDIF outputs The 910 has the following features e Grouped audio controls volume balance bass mid treble loudness equalizer delay mute expand and compress e Selectable condenser or dynamic mic input with talk over mix and override controls e A 24 character by 2 line LCD display e Memory locations that store up to 4 presets to be recalled and executed when needed e A USB port for software upgrades e Flexible control options including the front panel RS 232 with Windows based control software included Ethernet and IR e Standard 19 rack mount size of 1U with rack ears included To achieve the best per
17. ication Commands 22 10 8 Network Setting Commands 22 10 9 Machine Information Commands 23 10 10 Command Terms 23 10 11 Entering Commands 24 10 12 Command Forms 24 10 13 Command Chaining 24 10 14 Maximum String Length 25 10 15 Backward Support 25 Figures Figure 1 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 4 Figure 2 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 9 Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 10 Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 11 Figure 5 Connect Screen 12 Figure 6 Device Properties Screen 13 Figure 7 Connecting a Microphone to the XLR Input 13 Figure 8 910 Control Application Screen 16 Tables Table 1 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Functions 5 Table 2 910 Front Panel Button Functions 15 Table 3 910 Technical Specifications 17 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier which is ideal for e Professional audio applications e Sound studios e Boardrooms a
18. l tones Loudness Volume 100 to 24 Toggles loudness on and off Adjusts output volume Balance 24 to 24 Adjusts right and left volume Equaliza ion 40 to 40 each band Equalizes 7 bands from low to high frequency each press advances to the next band Delay Talkover 0 to 60 Delay in milliseconds to avoid feedback from the microphone Ac ivates INPUT 4 mic and lowers all other inputs to the background Expand Increases the dynamic range of the output by a fixed ra io Mix Allows multiple inputs Compress Decreases the dynamic range of the output by a fixed ra io Stores four presets press STORE adjust for preset number press STORE Recalls four presets press RECALL adjust for preset number press RECALL 15 Operating the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 7 2 Controlling the 910 from the PC To operate your device remotely from your PC over the RS 232 USB or Ethernet ports you need to download and install Kramer s 910 Control Application 10 Volume Tone Equalizer Balance Delay Restart COM About Presets CIO IE mj Expand 1 2 3 4 Mix IS Compress Figure 8 910 Control Application Screen For an explanation of all control commands see Section 10 7 3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller To operate your device using the RC IR2 infrared remote controller see the User Manual packed with the remote co
19. namic or Condenser pressed in 2 Connect the outputs e Connect the left and right OUTPUT 1 RCA connectors to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor for example a power amplifier e Connect left L L right R R and ground G terminals on the OUTPUT 2 terminal block connectors to a balanced stereo audio acceptor for example a power amplifier e Connect the OUTPUT 3 S PDIF connector to a digital audio acceptor for example a digital power amplifier 3 Toremotely operate the 910 make any of the following connections e RS 232 9 pin D sub port to a PC see Section 6 1 e Ethernet RJ 45 connector to a network see Section 6 2 e USB connector to a PC see Section 6 3 4 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 2 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to the 910 After connecting the 910 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Unbalanced Stereo Balanced gt Stereo O Source Digital Audio Player Professional Studio Equipment Figure 2 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 6 1 Connecting the RS 232 Port You can connect to the unit via a straight pin to pin RS 232 connection using for example a PC Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight cable
20. nd classrooms e Training applications Each package includes the following items e The 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier e Power cord e RC IR2 remote control transmitter e Windows based Kramer control software 3 e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to O the underside a Step 2 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 6 Connect t
21. ntroller 7 4 Updating the 910 Firmware The 910 functions by means of a device microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory You can download and upgrade the latest version of firmware according to the recommendation of Kramer Technical Support 1 Available on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 The firmware is installed using the P3K software available from the Kramer Web site http www kramerelectronics com 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The 910 technical specifications are shown in Table 3 Table 3 910 Technical Specifications INPUTS 1 unbalanced stereo audio on an RCA connector 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin terminal block 1 S PDIF on an RCA connector 1 mono balanced microphone on an XLR F connector provides 15V phantom power when the MIC switch is set for a condenser microphone OUTPUTS 1 unbalanced stereo audio on an RCA connector 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin terminal block 1 S PDIF on an RCA connector OUTPUT LEVEL 8Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB 21 7kHz S N RATIO 75dB 1kHz weighted CONTROLS Volume lt 75 to 23 5dB Bass 15 to 15dB 100Hz Mid 20 to 20dB 1kHz Treble 10 to 10dB 20kHz Loudness 10 6dB 50Hz 4 3dB 1kHz 6 8dB 20kHz Balance lt 64 to 0dB 1kHz Delay 90usec to 300usec Expand 23 8dB 1kHz Compress
22. on the selected input 5 BASS Button Press to adjust low frequencies on the selected input 6 TREBLE Button Press to adjust high frequencies on the selected input 7 LOUDNESS Button Press to toggle loudness on the selected input 8 EQUALIZER Button Press to adjust 7 different frequency bands on the selected input each press advances to he next band 9 VOLUME Button Press to adjust the output volume to adjust the input volume press VOLUME and STORE together 10 BALANCE Button Press to change the relative volume between the left and right channels on the selected input 11 DELAY Button Press to adjust the delay in milliseconds on the output 12 MIX Button Press to choose multiple inputs 13 TALKOVER Button Press to allow the microphone to interrupt the selected input the background audio fades out when the microphone is loud enough and fades in when the microphone is silent again 14 EXPAND Button Press to increase the dynamic range of the output 15 COMPRESS Button Press to decrease the dynamic range of the output 16 STORE Button Press to save the device settings use the adjustment knob or the input buttons to select the preset number 17 RECALL Button Press to bring back a stored preset use the adjustment knob or the input buttons to select the preset number 18 DISPLAY 2 line 24 character LCD display 19 Adjustment Knob Turn to adjust the value of the selected function 20 INPUT 1 LEFT RIGHT RCA Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio source Connectors 21
23. pin 2 to pin 2 Pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Is a shielded cable is used connect the shield to pin 5 Note There is no need to connect any other pins 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port You can use the Ethernet port to control the 910 e To connect directly to a PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 2 1 9 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier e To connect to a network hub or network router with a straight through cable see Section 6 2 2 e To configure the Ethernet port see Section 6 2 3 6 2 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the 910 to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 3 Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 4 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 7 Click OK 192 168 1 2 Figure 4 Internet P
24. r which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalorinstallation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to
25. rotocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 2 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the 910 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 2 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the P3K configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the desktop icon The Connect screen appears as follows 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 11 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Connect Corinection method O Ethemet UDF ByiP Entet IP address And Port Pe 1192 168 1 39 Pott 50000 Factory Default Address O By Mame Machine Nave FRANEA tat O Serial Seles Por Figure 5 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the 910 Select e Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX e Serial if you are connected via a serial port 3 Click OK The Device Properties window appears 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 2 The four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the
26. s equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B gt Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products B gt 26 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution A Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000492 REV 3
27. separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character 23 910 Commands in Protocol 3000 10 11 Message starting character For host command query For machine response Device address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request All outputs sign defines all outputs Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLH For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more then one command a pipe I character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial Ethernet or USB port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual
28. t a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note Insome models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mountthe machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine lo the power Ifyou are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is nol 19 see the Rack Adapters User manual for installation Instructions avallable from http www kramerelactronics con Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier 6 Connecting the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier To connect the 910 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 1 Connect the inputs e Connect an unbalanced stereo source for example a tape recorder to the left and right INPUT 1 RCA connectors e Connect an balanced stereo source for example a tape recorder to the left L L right R R and ground G terminals on the INPUT 2 terminal block connectors e Connect a digital audio source for example a digital audio player to the INPUT 3 S PDIF RCA connector e Connect a microphone to the INPUT 4 MIC XLR connector see Section 6 4 Set the MIC MODE button to Dy
29. y 3 Adjust the function using the adjustment knob Using MIX To mix multiple inputs any or all press the MIX button and press any INPUT desired Each selected input lights Using Loudness Pressing LOUDNESS activates and deactivates the loudness function Using Talkover To use the talkover function press TALKOVER The microphone on INPUT 4 activates The audio fades out when the microphone input is loud enough and fades back in when the microphone is silent for approximately 1 5 seconds Using Store Up to four current settings can be stored in four presets To store a preset press STORE it flashes Choose a preset location by turning the adjustment knob or pressing an INPUT button Press STORE again to save the preset Using Recall To recall any of the four presets press RECALL it flashes Choose a preset location by turning the adjustment knob or pressing an INPUT button Press RECALL to activate the preset 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the 910 Digital Audio Preamplifier Button Display Table 2 910 Front Panel Button Functions Function Meaning Range When pressed stops all output Bass INPUT 1 Unbalanced stereo INPUT 2 Balanced stereo INPUT 3 S PDIF digital stereo INPUT 4 Microphone Only one input lights when selected multiple buttons light when MIX pressed Adjusts low level tones Treble Adjusts high level tones Mid Adjusts mid leve
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