JACKAROO - SM Pro Audio
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1. OOCIV 5 IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAIROO MULTI FUNCTION AUDIO TEST DEVICE SPLITTER ISOLATOR ATTENUATOR CABLE TESTER MONITOR 7AMT2 TONE GENERATOR AC DC POWER SOURCE Pro Audio OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcWS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Retain Instructions Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Follow Instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water Liquid and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water rain or other liquids Make sure that no liquid can leak spill or otherwise seep into the appliance Ventilation Please place the appliance so no obstacles interfere or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from other heat sources such as heaters radiators ovens or other appliances that produce heat Power Source Make sure your appliance is set to the correct voltage for the country in which it will be used Grounding and Polarization Precaut2. JACKAROO SIGNAL ROUTING AND LEVEL Each of the JACKAROO s two sections has a panel of controls the settings of which determine the level of a signal and how it is routed through the device The panels are identical except for the function of switch 3 which in panel A is used to lift the ground and in panel B to link the two sections ATT Attenuator Signal attenuator Signal attenuator bypass switch Section A GROUND earth lift removes pin 1 from connection Section B LINK When activated all inputs on section A are copied on section B so that stereo signals on A can be split between sections A and B or incoming signals can be split among three outputs 4 Left Right selector switch When splitting a stereo signal into dual mono signals use this switch to select if the output side is Left or Right 5 Transformer isolation ON OFF Available on pins 2 and 3 ON OOCV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAROO PIN CONFIGURATIONS Below is a general guide to common pin configurations which you may find useful when testing cables XLR 3 Pin Canford Talkback backbone Talkback backbone earth screen 24V DC Screen no analogue connection multiplex this is not an official standard see esp High End Systems intelligent ground data data fixtures control Loudspeakers 0 lel intelligent fixtures control Martin have now changed to be pin Martin smoke machine conto smoke machine control Microphones
3. US standard 2 5 4 MIDI Connector Only pins 4 and 5 are normally used 3 1 Din5 Male on Cable SPEAKON Connector 1 Positive Carries the positive Channel 1 signal from the amp to the speaker 1 Negitive Carries the negative Channel 1 from the amplifier to the speaker 2 Positive Carries the second positive Ch 2 signal from the amp to the speaker 2 Negative Carries the second negative Ch 2 signal from the speaker to the amp OOCIV IDV QOICIfYVOCICWS JACKAROO FUNCTIONS CONTINUITY TESTER The JACKAROO features an on board continuity tester which allows you to determine if an electrical path can be established between two points Using the included cables you can easily test a wide variety of equipment such as lamps single wires PCB circuit boards and the like A buzzer will sound and the LED illuminate if the signal is flowing properly between the two points being tested IMPORTANT MAKE SURE THE ITEM BEING TESTED IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY POWER SOURCE 1 Bananas S Continuity tester N y lt With Beeper amp LED d JACKAROO FUNCTIONS TEST TONE The tone test generator can be set to 100Hz 1kHz or 10kHz The output level of the test tone can be adjusted via the screw located to the right of the tone frequency selector switch The test tone signal will appear only at the section A output connectors unless the LINK switch in the section B control panel is set to ON in
4. sure that the CABLE TEST switch is NOT engaged 2 Connect the 1 4 TRS stereo source signal into the section A 1 4 input lower left 3 Connect an RCA cable to the section A RCA output upper left and a second cable to the section B RCA output upper right ATT Attenuator ATT PASS L R 1 1 GND LIFT TR 4 Select LEFT using the L R switch in the section A control panel 5 Select RIGHT and set LINK to ON in the section B control panel The signal will now be split If the signal level is too high on one or both sides switch ATT attenuation ON and use the rotary control s to attenuate the signal If the signal needs to be transformer isolated or the ground needs to be lifted to remove hum and noise simply engage the GND LFT switch By following the above example you can split attenuate and combine signals change the gender of connectors and create a variety of input output configurations OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKROO REAR PANEL 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 mn r x Fe ACNOT76701654 A Mirrors the front panel power supply to provide power for external devices such as effects pedals effect units other circuits etc Maximum current is 500ma Four voltages are available 5VDC 12VDC 9VAC and 17VAC B RJ45 connectors f
5. which case the tone will appear at both the A and B output connectors Note that the signal is carried only by pins 2 3 and 4 of a connector as pin 1 is ground ect 100hz 1k 10k volume Uu EM S OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAROO FUNCTIONS TESTING CABLES IMPORTANT Before testing any cables please make sure that no power is running through them 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 For example if a properly functioning 3 pin XLR cable is connected to the XLR SEND and RECEIVE jacks and CABLE TEST is engaged both upper and lower LEDs 1 will light up followed by LED pair 2 and LED pair 3 If the cable was incorrectly wired the LEDs would not light indicating a problem If the cable had a short between pins 1 and 2 for example then LED pairs 1 and 2 would light simultaneously indicating that the signal was shorted across both pins 48V PHANTOM POWER qu Agaa DU y 5 Cable Test WARNING DO NOT ENGAGE CABLE TEST WITH POWER RUNNING THRU THE TEST CABLESI TESTING CABLES WITH PHANTOM POWER When testing a cable to determine the presence of 48V phantom power do not engage the CAB
6. LE TEST switch Simply connect the XLR or TRS cable to the JACKAROO if phantom power is running through the cable LEDs 2 and 3 will light simultaneuosly indicating the presence of phantom power OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAROO FUNCTIONS AC DC POWER SUPPLY The JACKAROO can supply four different voltages to various devices such as effects units that require external power Note that the maximum current the JACKAROO can supply is 500ma milliamps connecting devices that exceed this specification may damage the unit 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 FISH JE E JACKAROO FUNCTIONS MONITOR AMP AND SPEAKER The JACKAROO has a built in amplifier and speaker that can be used to monitor audio signals on pins 2 8 Pin 1 cannot be monitored as it is always ground The speaker output volume level can be adjusted via the slotted knob located just below the monitor selector knob v00 00v 0000000000 e LJ LJ e OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAROO FUNCTIONS SPLITTING SIGNALS The JACKAROO lets you easily split signals change connector gender perform attentuation and more 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 1 Make
7. companies repair centers schools and fixed installations in short virtually any and all venues where audio products are used Drawing on years of hands on experience in the audio industry and valuable suggestions from our customers our engineers have developed a product that we are certain will more than meet your expectations As with all SM Pro Audio equipment the JACKAROO was designed to provide you with superb performance excellent technical specifications and uncompromised audio quality at an extremely affordable price Regards SM ProAudio INSTALLATION Your SM Pro Audio JACKAROO was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred in transit If the unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee PLACEMENT The SM Pro Audio JACKAROO utilizes an electronic circuit Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling To avoid overheating please do not place the unit on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers or near other units that may have high frequency transmittance such as wireless devices MAINS VOLTAGE The JACKAROO can be used with
8. d from this warranty in particular if caused by inappropriate use Likewise the warranty does not cover defects of expendable parts caused by normal wear of the product Expendable parts are typically pots potentiometers switches and similar components 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty Misuse neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in the user or service manuals Connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used Damages defects that are caused by any other condition beyond the control of SM Pro Audio 5 Any repair carried out by unauthorized personnel will void the warranty 6 Products that do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense SM Pro Audio will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 4 weeks after notification SM Pro Audio will return the unit C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such cost will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 5 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of SM Pro Audio to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of SM Pro Audio exceed the invoiced value of the pr
9. ions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on pinched damaged worn or rubbed by any other device or obstacle Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only with a light soft cloth Do not use any damaging or corrosive products on the unit Periods of Inactivity The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond what is described in the Operating Instructions ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS FOREWORD 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
10. iption of the problem SM Pro Audio will then issue a return authorization number Return authorizations may also be obtained by submitting a request to service smproaudio com 2 The product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the following address SM Pro Audio Service Department W25 26 28 Roberna St Moorabbin Melbourne Victoria Australia 3189 OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS WARRANTY REGULATIONS 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 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty SM Pro Audio shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections maintenance repair work and replacement of parts are expressly exclude
11. oduct OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of SM Pro Audio ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2010 SM Pro Audio SM Pro Audio Service Department W25 26 28 Roberna St Moorabbin Melbourne Victoria Australia 3189
12. or linking together multiple JACKAROOs If you have several test rooms or a studio and a recording room you are able to connect several JACKAROOs together so that longer cable runs and different types of gear can be tested The RJ45s 8 pins mirror the front panel section A input signals OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS 1 WARRANTY CARD 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 e 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 If any defects occur within the specified warranty period that are not caused by normal wear or inappropriate use SM Pro Audio shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned freight prepaid by SM Pro Audio within Australia Outside of Australia the product will be returned at the buyer s expense 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer must call SM Pro Audio during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product Tel 61 3 9555 8081 All inquiries must be accompanied by a descr
13. sign and only the highest quality hardware components For enhanced durability all inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis Great attention has been paid to the overall construction and design to ensure years of robust performance under a variety of performance conditions CONNECTORS 2 x XLR Male 2 x XLR Female 2 x DMX 5 2 x Speakon 4 x 1 4 TRS 4 x 1 8 3 5mm TRS 4 x RCA 2 x 5 Pin DIN MIDI 2 x BNC 2 x RJ11 2 x RJ45 2 x Rotary Signal Attenuators AC DC Voltage Generator 5VDC 12VDC 9VAC 17VAC 500milliamp Banana Plug Continuity Tester Signal Generator w 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz Tones Monitor Speaker each of the 8 lines being tested can be selected Ground Lift Switch Transformer Isolation Switch Left Right Selection Switch for splitting stereo to mono signals OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS JACKAROO CONNECTIONS The JACKAROO comprises two sections that can function independently or be for linked for joint operation Each section has connectors for signal input SEND and signal output RECEIVE Section A contains 10 types of connectors Section B has four designed primarily for use with audio signals Imi O UL 1 8 TRS RCA RJ11 RJ45 CONNECTOR TYPES BNC 1 4 6 5mm stereo TRS 1 8 3 25mm stereo TRS RCA RJ11 6 pin RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 8 pin XLR MIDI 5 pin DIN SPEAKON 4 pin DMX 5 pin OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS
14. voltages ranging from 100V AC to 250V AC Please make sure that you have selected the correct voltage range on the back of the unit and that the required fuse setting is correct as well before switching the unit ON Damage occurring as a result of incorrect voltage selection may not be covered as a warranty repair OOCIV IDV OlONVOAcdWS INTI2ODUCTION 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 Packaged in a sturdy 2U rack mount format the JACKAROO features a wide assortment of front panel inputs and outputs including Neutrik XLR 1 4 TRS 1 8 TRS RCA 5 Pin MIDI BNC RJ11 and RJ45 Any input can feed any output making it easy to test cables split signals among multiple devices separate left right stereo signals and connect equipment with dissimilar I O configurations Transformer isolation on board continuously variable passive attenuators with true switched bypass and banana plug connections for continuity testing are also included You can even monitor the signal with the included amplifier and speaker on the Jackaroo Yes we really did try to think of everything HARDWARE DESIGN As with all SM Pro Audio products the JACKAROO features a no compromise circuit de
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