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1. 81 Specifications U MMM 85 Cable length 2 MMMe e 88 Instruction set AudioControl 12 8 90 Feature pack required AC 12 8FP DISCLAIMER the screenshots items and function descriptions mentioned in this manual are subject to change Apart Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com AUDIOCONTROL 12 8 GRAPHIC INSTALLER INTERFACE Getting started Connecting the AudioControl unit to the computer via RS232 All you need is a serial cable straight no null modem cable and a working serial port on your computer Alternatively an industry standard USB to RS232 converter will do the job IMPORTANT Consult the manual of your USB to serial converter and make sure the drivers for the converter or integrated serial port are successfully installed before starting the AudioControl graphical installer interface program Check the Windows device manager on your computer and make sure there are no unknown or disabled communication devices in the list usually these communication devices are listed under Ports COM amp LPT 4 3 Ports COM amp LPT fl zT Communications Port COMI Y Printer Port LPT1 The program will automatically scan all available com ports on your computer and w
2. Gain MATRIX LEVELS Msz atn MIX LEVEL Type Q factor HISHELF Wl Gain ss Frequency X OVER EQ LIM OUTPUT ec 4 EQ bands are available per output zone When the X over is enabled 1 or more AQ bands will be used by the X over The number of available EQ bands depends on the X over slope 12 dB oct will use 1 EQ band 24 dB oct will use 2 EQ bands 48 dB oct will use all 4 EQ bdnds The EQ parameters such as EQ type Q factor frequency and gain can be configured on this page You can enable or disable certain EQ bands or the entire EQ chain Use this button to make a comparison between the original and the processed signal You can check the position of the EQ in the audio signal path drawing info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 32 The Dyn Lim tab page BB AudioControi 12 8 Expe aceia Zone ZONE1 12 7 INT UTE Theshod E 0 dB PEE EJ ms EL 4 Mm 60 Compressor limiter EU Te curve 30 Output dB a 24 8 10 10 Input dB bane Sore att 0 ee INPUT GAIN EQ FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS X OVER ella laa dc ee I P PHANTOM SIDECHAIN IL LEVEL In the output section you can choose a limiter or a compressor with limiter The Delay tab page feature pack only Bi Auciocontro 123 Exper len Zone ZONE 1 2 Sound 345m s at 23 C Output 1 D Oupu2 0 Maximum distance is 314m Audio Signal path INPUT GA
3. LETRA TALI 77 dl AUDIOCONTROL 12 8 GRAPHICAL INSTALLER INTERFACE Online user manual Manual content Page Getting started 3 RS232 COMMUNICATION MMenMMeee B Graphic installer interface 1 Connection and synchronization a Installer mode 7 b Expert mode 2 MMeeere 8 2 Settings MM 13 3 Global config 18 4 Audio inputs MMMMMMMMMMM 24 5 Audio outputs MM 28 6 Wall panel MM 34 7 PagingmiC eM 36 8 Macros 41 9 Event scheduler 50 10 Feature pack 2 z2 MMMMM 55 a Message player 7 56 b Logic inputs 0 MMMee 64 C Logic outputs L ee e 68 d Zone combining MMMMMMM 69 11 Monitor MMeer 0 77 12 Export Import e MM Me1 79 Factory default settings
4. Cable length AudioControl 12 8 has a built in power supply to feed the peripheral hardware such as mics and wall panels There is a limit to the maximum current supplied by the AudioControl unit This maximum is determined by the internal power supply from the AudioControl unit and is not dependent on cable lengths The supply is protected by a self resetting multifuse For wall panels and microphones and or slave units the maximum amount of units powered by AudioControl is 8 pieces 8 pieces of DIWAC and 8 pieces of DIMIC1 or DIMIC 12 or DIPEX can be powered by the AudioControl unit However in case you want to use long cables between the peripherals and the AudioControl the internal resistance of the cable will influence the supply voltage at the microphone wall controller This could have a negative impact on the reliability of the installation In the table below we show you a few standard applications and the maximum cable length The values are theoretical values Additional factors such as connector resitance and interference have not been taken into account units combinations CAT5 length CAT6 1200 m 264 m DIMICT or DIMIC12 151m 302m EN 1 1 DPEX 8AM DIWAC dedicated cable per 580m DIWAC required DIMIC DIPEX units use the RS485 protocol Maximum allowed twisted pair cable length ts 1200 m B DIMICT or DIMIC12 607 m 1200 m with DIMIC 125 inations 1 4 1 dedi DIWAC wall panels can be co
5. IMIC ma level Messace Pag mic li hime Music level 0 o CA i Audio Signal path music PAGING MICS ad SOURCE CHIME a MESSAGE r MIC MIX NL Every output zone has its own trim x over EQ DYN LIM and DELAY settings tab The delay function is available only when the feature pack has been installed In the Paging field you can control the levels of the paging microphones input 12 configured as Speech paging in Global config the message player and the chime Audio Sigra path MUSIC PAGING MICS a PAGING SOURCE CHIME PN 1 MASTER MESSAGE i i info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 28 Available inputs m sdected zone OO Zone mastess Tus mu gina F PagingMaster Master MIC mix level T ic Chi rr _ m Eve 3 A 20 RA EE Set max level Set si aes Set max level value Set min level value Disable mute Clear min max Audio 5 Signal path MUSIC PAGING MICS PAGING SOURCE CHIME MASTER MESSAGE MIC MIX info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 29 5 E 3 ES AudioControl 1 12 8 Expert lev OTRO Cono pu Weed Fames Moe EL i4 EI a Emm M c Available inputs mn sdected zane N E Ses PagingMaster Master 20 20 LE ipee JE 12 6 0 6 12 i E n Set min level Set max level value Set min level value MUSIC PAGING MICS PAGIN
6. Priority ON Priority OFF Priority ON Priority OFF IB Priority ON Priority OFF 9 Priority ON 7 LJRM Prony OFF 7 Le Priorty ON 7 L Priorty OFF Priority ON Priority OFF Wake up J Speech 3 MESSAGES MESSAGES 5 MESSAGES 5 MESSAGES 7 MESSAGE r j vi ds E P 8 MESSAGES Val t ire Mr SIE dfe fe TCU Priority ON Message priority over active paging Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message Note the DIPEX unit optional has priority level 0 This level can be changed if necessary Priority O Is the absolute highest priority Therefore a Dipex unit can serve as an emergency input in your system Priority level 0 units can not activate the chime When a message with the same priority level as a currently playing message is activated the new message will be delayed until the message that was playing has finished When you add a chime to your message Via a macro see page 60 the message will automatically start playing when the chime has stopped sounding You can record and store up to 8 messages with the message player Message length 7 x 10 92 sec message 1 7 1 x 8 7 sec message 8 Recorded messages can not be transferred to another unit via the Export Import function When you record a spoken message via a connected DIMIC microphone push the paging button on the DIMIC and wait until the chime has stopped playing then push the record button A chime can not be recorded
7. Click the phantonycheckbox to enable phantom power on the selected input pm M So em em dm EE Ra m Available m zones ZONE1 1 2 ZONE2 3 4 ZONE3 5 6 ZONE4 7 8 EQ FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS X OVER EQ OUTPUT E m X AA 2 i i4l Bd Fa b se E SIDECHAIN MIX LEVEL Phantom power voltage is approx 24 VDC WARNING enabling phantom power may cause audible plops info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 25 The EQ page When making changes to the EQ settings please monitor the VU meter For example a major increase of certain frequencies could cause internal clipping E AudioControl 12 8 Expert levi Side chain mode Equalizer Ea Band Ea I a Band ss na Type Le S B 1 Q factor Gain o dB LAN TIAM Se M cono Frequency 100 Hz Frequency 3600 Hz Frequency a 9 Un Ir Audio Signal path EE INPUT GAIN MATRIX LEVELS X OVER OUTPUT um HER pr PHANTOM SIDECHAIN M LEVEL You can enable or disable certain EQ bands or the entire EQ chain Use this button to make a comparison between the original and the processed signal Set sidechain mode off or on for the selected input channel You can assign up to 2 frequency bands to the sidechain Here 1 EQ band is assigned to the dynamics sidechain This EQ band can be edited on the dynamics page ir Side chain mode e Of ail 2 esr E ow PE F3 USED BY cl F
8. Paging mic report Connection diagram Click the Import button a computer browse window will pop up Search for the file you want to import select it and click Open in the computer browse window to import it Messages recorded with the feature pack message player optional can not be exported imported You have used your 3 tries unit locked Please restart the audiocontrol 12 8 OK l info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 9 In case the expert password was already successfully stored on your computer the following screen will appear when starting the GII program X i z X config PLN dn Wallpanel Paging mic Macros LB Monitor Export Settings i Expert level Choose connection type Found a compatible AudioControl device Do you want to connect to it Connect to device Expert a le I CONTROL In A B I 2 3 i 5 T S 3S M 12 JUT ko DIGITAL ANALOG SIGNALS c Ran L _ GENERAL PURPOSE Open the installer interface program and click the Connect to device button The unit will synchronize all settings with the computer To monitor the serial communication from the beginning double click the text Found a compatible AudioControl device to open the RS232 log screen RS232 log m p E Outgoing Incoming 27 11 2013 15 18 33 INC VOLUME ZONE 1 X 27 11 2013 15 18 33 VO
9. Upload to AC 12 8 button Please note that a configdration change will erase all settings you might have made previously In case you want to entirely reset the unit and want to start from scratch click the Factory reset button The unit will reset itself and will load factory defaults During this process the synchronization popup window will appear If you made a mistake and want to start all over again click the Clear screen button A confirmation dialog box will appear Click OK to confirm or Cancel to keep the changes Are you sure you want to reset everything a le infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 18 In the INPUT field you configure the inputs choose the input type mono stereo link and input display name The display name will appear on the DIWAC wall panels if connected Input names channels and output names ones are limited to 12 characters das v Link Music source CHANNEL Input 2 Input 3g T i Link Music source CHANNEL ug d Input 5 Input amp uo v n Music source CHANNELS Input 8 5 T 5 Input 10 rou T1 emm i Link Input 12 Speech paging xiu Input A Input B u Ex za m a mi Ce a uj rm CS Link Music source CHANNEL3 Unbalanced inputs SPDIF Choose between Microphone mix or Music source for inputs 1 to 11 Microphone mix inputs will be mixed to the output via the MIX MASTE
10. 1 2 3 CHANNEL 3 4 CHANNEL3 5 6 A CHANNEL4 7 8 CHANNELS 9 10 PAGING MICS ai CHIME m MESSAGE E infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 103 The log screen looks like this Outgoing Incoming 21 05 2013 14 53 18 SET SELECT ZONE 1 2 B21 05 2013 14 59 19 SELECT ZONE 12 Send command Gend Enter will be added automatically MIL Clear log Close The command for selecting channel 2 as the music source for zone 1 SET SELECT ZONE 12 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 104 You can repeat these steps for any other command It is easy to select and copy the text string from the RS232 log screen and copy paste it into another program Outgoing incoming 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 OFF 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 60 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 33 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 19 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 12 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 8 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 4 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 D 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 5 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 18 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 10 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 11 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 OFF U E 21 05N0013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 60 U 21 05 28N 3 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 33 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 18 21 05 2013 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 12
11. 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 8 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 4 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 4 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 0 21 05 2013 14 18 24 VOLUME ZONE 0 3 9 2 u 14U 1 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 5 21 05 2013 14 18 24 VOLUME ZONE 1 1 1 1 UE UE E 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 8 05 2013 14 18 24 VOLUME ZONE E 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 10 R 2013 14 18 24 VOLUME ZONE 0 5 8 1 21 05 2013 14 18 24 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 11 8013 14 18 24 VOLUME ZONE 1 1 U U DUE 1UE Send command E Enter will be added automatically i VU Meter e q Close F The lowest possible value parameter for the zone 1 master fader is OFF which corresponds to a value of 81 This value is visible in the numeric field above the master fader info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 102 Example 5 Now we will show how to select a certain channel input source in a certain output zone Together with the zone master level these commands are the most common and will be used often in custom control systems such as home automation systems We want to select channel 2 in zone 1 as the music source In the installer interface program select channel 2 as the music source AudioControl 12 8 Expert le Global Audo Audio config inputs outputs Was Zore i 04 INE NN one 1 1 ta ye Close PagingMaster Master Message Pag mic Chime CHANNEL1
12. Enable disable Enable disable li Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable EN a oe oe E TIMEDPR1 wakeup a AUDIO gs ere i yy CONTROL 2 22 IN C EE ONE A 1 1 c DIGITAL X ANALOG SIGNALS L AS232 l GENERAL PURPOSE N0 s 4 5 B amp EEUU NE MD A G C 1 2 3 1 5 6 8 LAE NE OU A fresh made timed preset is automatically enabled E AudioControl 12 8 Expert level f oad e e fe z E cmm d Enable event scheduler 1 wakeup TIMEDPR2 TIMEDPR3 TIMEDPR4 TIMEDPR5 TIMEDPR6 TIMEDPR7 TIMEDPR8 TIMEDPRS 10 TIMEDPR10 11 TIMEDPR11 12 TIMEDPR12 13 TIMEDPR13 44 Tar mnm a A Audio Signal path a AUDIO a IN Te e fe fe fe fe Ie fe Je fe fe Je Je 1 OUT Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable EN rie 4 4 ti 34 SS G6 3 o f e a o m pue pee a cs ae pee fae e se ose eee Dee GET ry CONTROL S E nmn n A G t 1 2 3 4 5 5 t JE DS UE s 9 Ww NE OU L DIGITAL Ee ANALOG SIGNALS i AS232 GENERAL PURPOSE D info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 52 Now click the Edit but
13. NOTE when zone combining is enabled the source in use will automatically be source 1 the master level will be OFF the music level will be 0 Adjust these values as requested preferably by appending commands to the zone combining macro When you re start the zone combining wizard all previously configured zone combining macros will be deleted infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 75 Select Channel 1 source 1 in the Audio outputs page while the macro recording function is active ES AudicControl 12 9 Expert lev L x Fage Zone ZONE1 1 2 Close PaciagMaster Master onesnastes Message Pagmic Chime _ Ex je ana P WEIT PIRE F3 E30 EY CHANNEL3 5 6 12 CHANNEL4 7 8 CHANNELS 9 10 Audio Signal path PAGING MICS CHIME combining macro Commands SET ZONECOMB ON 15 SET SELECT ZONE 1 1 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 76 11 Monitor When you click the Monitor tab while you have not selected the Audio inputs or Audio outputs tab the following screen will pop up Select monitor position Monitor output E E NM Open a input or output screen first R5232 LOG First select the input or output tab page Now select the input channel or output zone you want to monitor Click the monitor tab and select the monitor output The selected source input tab or zone outputs tab will sound through the selected monitor output CHANNEL 1 2
14. RS232A port settings 19200 Baud 8 databits no parity and 1 stop bit e RS232 B and C settings selectable via GII baudrate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 8 databits no parity and 1 stop bit e 8 wall panel connections euroblock 2 wire General Front panel indicators e 24 multi colour audio signal leds e 22 control indicator leds e Power indicator led Power supply e 88 264 VAC 50 60 Hz e Max 5 VA DSP and AD DA specifications e 48 kHz sampling rate e 1 2 ms latency from analog input to analog output e Frequency response 20Hz to 20 kHz 1dB Dimensions and weight e WxDxH 484 x 316 x 44 mm e Net weight 3 8 kgs infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 86 Remote interfaces e Upto 120 DIMIC 1 DIMIC 1 2 DIMIC 12S via RJ45 max 8 units via internal power supply depending on wire length see page 88 e Upto8 DIWAC wall control panels 2 wire interface e 1 serial port on front panel for configuration using the GII graphic installer interface e 2 serial ports on the back to control external equipment e Optional expansion card feature pack AC 12 8FP e DIPEX optional digital priority extender rh IE af z e KI r Designed in Belgium and built in Europe DISCLAIMER the screenshots items and function descriptions mentioned in this manual are subject to change Apart Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 87
15. SIGNALS 5232 L GENERAL In the binary logic trigger list set the state of input 1 and 2 to 1 Select macro 1 Now when input 1 and 2 are high 1 the macro will be executed A maximum of 56 of these combinations can be programmed info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 65 NVOL10K example we want to use a NVOL10K unit connected to input 4 to adjust the master level in zone 1 AK E AudicControl 12 8 Experte METocre tie PELL BH W inverse polarity Latch Nondatch tosiciwPUT2 PY Binaryiogic ME Mii inverse polarity Latch Noniatch 3 LOGICINPUT3S Z Braye MA Mii inverse polarty Latch 9 Nondatch 4 LOGICINPUT4 7 d O EL s Locicinputs A or 5t 6 LOGIC INPUT6 ETT Wl Inverse polarity Latch Nondatch 7 LOGIC INPUT _ LOGIC INPUTS Macro Macro 1 Mo E Macro Macro 1 CONTROL CT ee A E O Wea ae A EE EM M ONE OUT pina 4 ANALOG SIGNALS L 95732 LL GENERAL PIRPOSEI 0 When the NVOL10K is connected turn the NVOL10K to the minimum setting and click the calibrate button The following screen will pop up While the NVOL10K is set to the minimum position click the Set min button Calibration Tum the volume button to the minimum and press Set min Now turn the NVOL10K all the way up to the maximum position and click Set max Calibration Tum
16. group HEX Send wwv HU group com Hercules SETUP atility HEX Send Version 3 0 8 Click the Serial tab select the COM port and adjust the com port settings by changing the baudrate to 19200 Click the Open button Now connect the AudioControl s RS232 port and power on the unit When communication is ok the screen will look like this infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 5 Now enter get info followed by lt CR gt in the Send field and click Send get info lt CR gt The AudioControl unit will now start to transmit ALL settings to the computer If this works flawlessly the RS232 port should be compatibleAvith the AudioControl program The screen will look like this UDP Setup Serial TCP Client TCP Server ODP Test Mode About Hecerved Sent data 24 MAXLEVEL CHMLVL ZONE 7 24 MAXLEVEL PAGMAS ZONE ud 3 24 MAXLEVEL MSCLVL ZOME 4 24 MAXLEVEL MIXMAS aur ZONE 4 24 MAXLEVEL VOLUME ZONE 4 24 MAXLEVEL com z PAGLVL ZONE 4 24 MAXLEVEL MSGLVL ZONE 4 24 E IMAXLEVEL CHMLVL ZONE 4 74 MAXLEVEL PAGMAS ZONE 4 24 ENABLE CHANNEL 1 ZONE 1 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 2 ZONE Daisies 1 ON ENABLE CHANNEI 3 ZONE 1 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 4 ces ZONE 1 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 5 ZONE 1 ON ENABLE ENABLE CHANNEL 2 ZONE 2 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 3 ZONE 2 ON uns ENABLE CHANNEI 4 ZONE 2 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 5 ZONE Ha TT 2 ON ENABLE CH NNEL 6 ZONE 2 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 1 ZONE 3 ON ENABL
17. however you can add a chime to the message wa a macro see page 60 Recorded messages can not be edited infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 61 Example record a macro to play back recorded message number 1 in zones 1 and 2 Go to the macro tab page create a new macro enter a name click OK and click the record macro button Wibercsita gerens e a HERO OU ERES LEN E S m Macro ls JM a View commands lll Dual function macro Dual function macros ist macro 2e macro a Paging mic nondatch Release Push en Cay View commands _ Ages oie eet Logic input nondatch N I Al Macro3 P il ila View commands Dual function macro Toggle bd ate Logic input Latch Toggle au n LIBI Macro4 Wallpanel Macro5 Event scheduler Curent name Macro New name Play MSSG1 Macro7 Macro8 Vs E Cancel Macro9 Macro Macro 10 Macro11 4 P m View commands Dual function macro ir Audio Signal path ae a AUDIO o Up Rv wm CONTROL PTEE IE E E A E eus 2 5 SRAT NEED T E INE EE Li 7 POWER QUT EE L gira lt L ANALOG SIGNALS L qd5232 J LL GENERAL PURPOSEI 0 3 E GA 000 cC Mm Now navigate to the Feature pack Message player tab page While the macro recording function is active select the zones where you want the message to be played back select chime
18. leval assigned to the microphone from 1 highest to 7 lowest Change the right button behavior from push to talk to latching or vice versa Copy all functions from another mic by clicking the Copy from button You can only copy the functions from other already connected and assigned paging mics This screen will pop up Extension 1 Ettension 2 Extension 3 Etension 4 Extension 5 Extension 6 Extension 7 OK Cancel You can assign a custom function to the pushbuttons If you click the Not assigned button a popup screen will appear Select the function and click ok When all functions have been configured click the Upload button to send the configuration to the microphone info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 36 Mic button What s the function of the button Not assigned Fone paging Macro Paging group Not assigned l OK r Cancel Paging linking You can connect up to 3 AudioControl 12 8 units to create a max 24 zone paging system The paging mics must be connected to the master unit No paging mic shall be connected to the slave unit s Input 12 of the master unit will become an output and will act as the paging signal output You have to connect the audio signal coming from the master unit s input 12 to input 12 of the slave unit s The serial ports are connected as shown in the diagram below In order to create paging linking connect the units via RS232 according to
19. macro you can view the status in the zone combining window E AucioControl 128 Bp eai Ea tin Se Se ee ee ec Tun ee em m m Close ZONE ZONE2 ZONE3 ES r Audio Signal path Do OTLAN 2 M oss B a IN jr CONTROL Ve A A 1 2 5 4 E G 7 zi 9 1g 11 312 a I 2 3 5 BUT T CCELI L RS GENERAL PURPOSE 0 In this case all zones were combined into 1 zone infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 74 It is possible to append commands to the zone combining macros generated by the wizard For example if you want to listen to source 1 when all zones are combined into 1 combined zone click the Append button in the macro window view commands The macro recording function will be activated Now select source one and click the macro recording stop button The command will be appended ID E e Global Audio Audio Feature i config inputs outputs Walp Paging mic Fans unas Macros RSPort Close Dual function macros 1st macro 2e macro ush 38 Macro38 39 Macro39 SET ZONECOMB ON 15 40 Macro40 41 Macro41 42 Macro42 43 All zones DUAL FUNCTION 45 Lower two DUAL FUNCTION 47 Upper two DUAL FUNCTION rf P FES B B B B B L8 ES B M M NM RN B B EE Do OTI QUEEN Ot A ORR m s L IN POWER ANALOG SIGNALS L 85232 Select the zone combining macro view commands and click Append
20. on or off via the checkbox and press the play button from message 1 AudioControl 12 AudioControl 12 8 Expert vi EL m c b Se iis D combining wake up P hy Priority ON Speech Ca LI NA Priority ON __AMESSAGE3 7 Heb L rica on _ MESSAGE4 P Ld NA Priority ON MESSAGES P wel o E MESSAGES A w e Pic on 7 MESSAGE7 P Lb e E 3 MESSAGEB P Lb ER Priority ON Message priority over active paging Default P x ZONE J ZONE2 I ZONE3 Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message gt Mediaplayer i pez Channel connected to pc Fi Add chime to messaae NNNM EE Audio Signal path _ AUDIO oc mec Peer CONTROL TETE ee IN gt 4 a de a3 4 5 6 j 1 TW A G C 1 2 3 1 5 6 DUT LEE 8 OU Eo eye ta at ping SIG ALS l as232 GENERAL PURPOSE N O infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 62 ES AudicControl 12 8 Expert le Global I LI ges 55 u Re dcanne E oO SO ssage OS Oo vee vel 7 Speech E Priority ON MESSAGE3 oum Priority ON MESSAGE4 al Priority ON MESSAGE5 4l Priority ON MESSAGE6 uM Priority ON MESSAGE7 k Priority ON 8 MESSAGES t Priority ON ET Prierity ON Message priority over active paging ZONE1 EE ZONE3 Priority C OFF Paging prioity over playing message Media E Eur Channel connected to pc EB T None Fl Add chime to message N Audio Signal path OCT
21. periodically to show that the communication is ok heartbeat During data transfer these leds will blink more rapidly Clicking the INFO button next to the green light opens up this screen ES AudioControl 12 8 Expert level b oa LN EF em ee AE um ou Expert level Manufacturer Apart Model AudioControl 12 8 Software version 1 2 041 Firmware version 1 1 172 Hardware version AUDIO CONTROL 12 8 V1 02 Serial number PR1311000007 Feature pack version 1 103 udio Signal path EN AUDIO ee E EA I Ww IN MENSEM MM i xu ME OM MM OMNE A 8 fone eS OX 8 8S 0 12 4 B WE A WE 3 e SI I X LI EOM M M UN X M Vna mE NE M M M OX L pigna J L ANALOG SIGNALS 3232 GENERAL PURPOSE 1 0 Mo unit connected please connect a unit OK infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 12 2 Settings Esndrt we EE Enter a lock code rr Output boost 15 dB all outputs feram expert code 4 A mu az SPDIF input 7 amp 8 swap Re enter the lock code for verfication I 3 Store code on PC Erase code from PC e emm Important write down your code as you will only be able to make any changes to the unit with your code A B C FRONT REAR REAR 2 way config software Gl Serial input 4 output Serial output Serial input amp output 2 way
22. reaches 10096 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 58 Recording from an input on the AudioControl unit The procedure is identical for recording messages from other inputs such as a connected DIMIC unit select the input from the dropdown list in the record channel select window adjust the recording level if necessary Record channel select Paging 12 VU CHANNELS 5 6 CHANNELS 7 8 CHANNELS 3 10 Messages 1 wake up P l Priority ON MESSAGE 4 Priority ON Il MESSAGES Vl Priority ON MESSAGE4 H Priority ON MESSAGES fa P Priority ON MESSAGEE rg T Priority ON 3 7 MESSAGE7 P3 Priority ON 8 MESSAGES E Pronty ON Channel connected to pc w E _ Edit name Curent name MESSAGE New name a _ info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 59 Click the record button to record the spoken message Messages 1 wake up F Priority ON Speech m Priority ON MESSAGE3 Pal Priority ON MESSAGE4 tale Priority ON MESSAGES Pal Priority ON MESSAGES Col Priority ON MESSAGE7 Fl T Priority ON MESSAGES al a Priority ON Priority ON Message priarity over active paging Demat c Custom Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message Mediaplaye Channel connected to pc LOREMS Messages 1 wake up Speech MESSAGES MESSAGES Priority ON Prionty ON Priority ON Priority ON MESSAGES Priority ON MESSAGES Priority ON Priority O
23. the wiring diagram Then you can start programming the units always start with programming the slave units The RS232 link cable must be custom made according to the schematic shown e For a system with a master and one slave connect the rear RS232 ports using a CROSSED serial cable Max 16 mono zones Rx Rx Tx Tx Gnd Gnd l 9 amp infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 37 e Fora system with a master and 2 slave units use the cable as shown in the schematic below This cable must be custom made Max 24 mono zones Connector 1 Master Connect the rear serial ports of the units using a custom made serial cable crossed for a max 16 zone system with 2 units or a custom made cable for a max 24 zone system with 3 units Also leave this serial cable connected while programming the units via the GII software Always start by programming the slave units Connect the RS232 cable used for programming to the first slave unit and configure the inputs and outputs of the unit When you reach the paging mic tab configure the unit as a slave unit First configure slaves before configuring the master Please see that all paging mics are connected to master I master Repeat these steps for the second slave unit Now connect the cable used for programming to the master unit and configure the inputs and outputs of the unit When you reach the paging mic tab configure the unit as a master unit and click th
24. to the AudioControl when you change a setting In the right pane you see the answer sent by the AudioControl unit With the help of a few practical examples we will show you what the RS232 commands look like Please note that the AudioControl unit will reply to any valid command set Alternatively refer to page 8 double click the text Found a compatible to open the RS232 log screen directly from the beginning H scesc Ml a Audio Audio Wallpanel Paging mic Macros Event Choose connection type Found a compatible AudioControl device Do you want to connect to it Device can only be accesed by a expert please provide your key Expert key Remember Connect to device Expert Import AUDIO i DENLEG CONTROL ee IN N AD AP 5 Wty IE 12 A 9 ro 5 5 B 7 r POWER info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 94 Example 1 By means of the examples on the next pages we will explain the easiest way to determine how an instruction is written Leave the RS232 log screen open in the background Now return to the installer interface program and change a setting for example lower the Zone 1 master level by 1 step Ir Available inputs m sdected zane Music source Mic PAGING MICS CHIME MESSAGE The RS232 log screen now looks like this Outgoing Incoming 21 05 2013 13 46 00 DEC VOLUME ZONE 1 21 05 2013 13 46 00 VOLUME ZONE 1 1 U E Send command a Enter will be added au
25. 14 15 31 VOLUME ZONE 1 21 05 2013 14 15 30 VOLUME ZONE 1 7 21 05 2013 14 15 23 VOLUME ZONE 16 21 05 2013 14 15 25 VOLUME ZONE 15 21 05 2013 14 15 28 VOLUME ZONE 1 4 3 2 1 H U U u U U U 21 05 2013 14 15 28 VOLUME ZONE 1 3 U 21 05 2013 14 15 27 VOLUME ZONE 1 2 U 21 05 2013 14 15 26 VOLUME ZONE 1 1 21 05 2013 14 15 25 VOLUME ZONE U U FT ITI T TI FT TI m TI FTI TI Enter will be added automatically WWW apart audio com Gay es car Mm TI TI 101 Repeat this for the lowest possible level Slide the zone 1 master fader all the way down itt EX Music lev level 3 E Audio Signal path LI panne mics jaa ace CHIME MESSAGE The log screen now looks like this Outgoing Incomin ies gie g k mm Close Zone masters P2909 jMaster Mee Pag mi T ln JE PAGING MASTER MASTER 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 OFF 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 60 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 33 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 19 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 OFF U E 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 60 U 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 33 U 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 E 33 UE ISUE 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 12 21 05 2013 14 18 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 12 U E 21 05 2013 14 18 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 8 21 05 2013 14
26. 21 05 2013 14X8 25 VOLUME ZONE 1 8 U E 21 05 2013 14 18N95 VOLUME ZONE 1 4 U E 21 05 2013 14 18 23 VOLUME ZONE 1 0 U E 21 05 2013 14 18 24 WOLUME ZONE 1 5 U 21 05 2013 14 18 24 VONLUME ZONE 1 8 21 05 2013 14 18 24 VOLNME ZONE 1 10U E 21 05 2013 14 18 24 PT Nee remm Unde E UE UE UE Cut Copy Paste Delete Select All Right to left Reading order Show Unicode control characters Insert Unicode control character Send command i Enter will be added automatically zx f WU Meter Clear log Close RS232 error messages e When the command is unknown the unit will reply Unknown Command e When a value is out of range or invalid the unit will reply Va ue Invalid e When the attribute is invalid the unit will reply nstruction Invalid e When the attribute is unknown the unit will reply Unknown Attribute DISCLAIMER the screenshots items and function descriptions mentioned in this manual are subject to change Apart Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 105
27. C unit is 12 volt The unit will receive a supply voltage of 24V 11 28V 12 72V This is only marginally more than the absolute minimum supply voltage In this simulation we have not included the resistance of connectors and their negative impact on reliability Therefore using 500 m of CAT5 with a DIMIC1 is possible but not recommended Adding a second DIMIC 1 unit on the same cable would result in a voltage drop of Voltage drop 1880 x 2 x 0 06A 22 56V The microphones would receve a supply voltage of 24V 22 56V 1 44V This is far below the minimum operating voltage and therefore not acceptable A possible solution would be to add an external power supply or to feed the units via separate CAT5 cables If you prefer reliability choose CAT6 cable The voltage drop using 1 mic and 500 meters of cable would be voltage drop 18 80 x 5 x 0 06A 5 64V The supply voltage at the mic 24V 5 64V 18 36V This voltage is not critical and will guarantee a reliable operation Instead of daisy chaining the microphones it is always better and more reliable to have a dedicated cable running from the AudioControl unit via a RJA5 splitter to the microphone The same calculation rules apply to the DIWAC wall panels Please note that DIWAC panels always require a dedicated cable per unit info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 89 Instruction set AudioControl 12 8 The AudioControl 12 8 can be controlled using RS232 strings
28. CHANNEL 1 2 CHANNEL ko ZONET 1 2 CHANNELS 5 6 ZONETTUS CHANNELA 7 8 ZD NE2 Es CHANNELS 9 10 ZONE3 5 6 CHANNELS 12 ZONES 7 8 111 Note the monitor output signal will also be available on the SPDIF digital output infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 77 Select the position where you want to monitor the signal by clicking the checkbox and select a monitor output PLI mmis all Select monitor position Monitor output EQ FILTER j Al a SIDECHAIN y To monitor another input please select in the main window a 071 ee A ay Li 1 j F E po pa pa po eo cnm d nm R5232 LONG If you want to monitor the RS232 communication click the RS232 LOG button The RS232 log screen wil pop up RS232 log E Outgoing Incoming 27 11 2013 15 18 33 INC VOLUME ZONE 1 27 11 2013 15 18 33 VOLUME ZONE 1 18 U E Send command Send Enter will be added automatically VU Meter Clear log Jl In the RS232 log screen you can enter commands in the command line and send them to the AudioControl unit infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 78 12 Export Import ES AudioControl 12 8 E3323 013 1 E3 T NE m MESSAGE PLAYER NOT INCLUDED Close Export current configuration to a m Eu Import saved configuration to unit 4 Upload to AC 12 8 Paging mic report Connection diagram r Audio Signal path o cea emg AU
29. D Macro 1 o P o I Dual function macro Dual function macros Ist macro 2e macro f Paging mic nondatch Release Push AT Logic input nondatch NI Logic input Latch IK Macro4 Cal Toggle Macro5 P tee ll Dual function macro Exe oC Macro7 VE jx Mewcomeands fl Dien o PNE Macro9 VE aa Vewcommands MOBILI TOT Macro 11 P ile sb 52 View commands Dual function macro r Audio Signal path AUDIO pa CONTROL T 4 5 6 yom EPOR 48 22 I ALT 5 I oul L perma A ANALOG SIGNALS L 232 Click the record button to create a new macro This screen will appear For example we want to create a macro that will mute the output in zone 1 Enter a name for the macro and click OK The recording process will start The name of the macro will also appear on the wallpanels list if the macro is assigned to the wallpanel maximum number of characters is 12 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 41 Example record a macro for example mute zone 1 Click the macro record button on the macro page the macro will start recording Navigate to the Audio outputs tab and click the zone 1 mute button from the master fader then click the stop button The macro has been recorded ES AudioControl 12 8 Expert leve Global config Zone ZONE1 1 2 Zone mastes J Er ee CENTRE PagingMasteg LC J 74 0 PAGING MICS S0 RCE CHIME gt mm EJ Sel
30. DIO 3 yN em eryr gt CONTROL TRTE IN B ai N A H ee DM S O ED mE A 8 4 4 Bed 1 By IE OUT E OU L DIETAL U ALOG SIENAS L s232 L GENERA PURPOSE N O Export import all settings to or from a file on your computer Configuration files will be exported as xml files Export click the export button A computer browser window will open In the popup window browse to the location where you want to save the file enter a name for the file and click the save button The file contains all settings including all macro s wall panel settings and paging mic settings Import click the Upload to AC 12 8 button A computer browser window will open Now browse to the location where the xml file was saved click the open button in the popup window and then click the Upload to AC 12 8 button All settings will be overwritten with the settings from the xml configuration file infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 79 You can create a paging mic report by clicking the Paging mic report button The file created has a txt file extension and describes all functions assigned to the paging mic including the priority level Pagingmic nr 1 Pagingmic type DIMICI2Serial 12120007 Priority 7 Mic Button 1 zone paging ZONEL Button 2 zone paging ZONE3 Button 3 Not assigned Button 4 Not assigned Button 5 Not assigned Button 6 Not assigned Button 7 zone paging ZONE2 Button 8 zone paging ZONES Button 9 NOT a
31. E if you want to restore the default wallpanel functions select the wallpanel and click the Set simple mode button then click Upload Mame WALLPANEL1 Label for the connectiori diagram Function 1 Source select Zone 21 zone 1 23 M Function 2 21x023 Function 3 o Function 4 ory Function 5 or B Function 6 or Function 7 EXE Function 8 or o Function 8 MEF F Set simple mode Copy from k Changes visible on wallpanel after pressing a button on the panel Set simple mode restore default settings on the wallpanel info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 35 7 Paging mic Configure the functions of the DIMIC paging microphone extender units Select the microphone connected to the AudioControl unit from the dropdown box If the microphone does not show up make sure it has been properly connected and an address has been assigned to the microphone To assign an address to a mic push a paging button on the microphone after the start up sequence flashing leds beth rows up and down simultaneously has finished Snaco DS DRI Se In CEINLPUChxER TE e ai ax Sn E T pee XU leon ifs EM 2 273030 8 9 OAS saatmas First configure slaves before configuring the master ASOR 7 ALLZONES SELECTIVE tb e AUDIO a e a T IE C CONTROL 2345 6 7T 8 9 10 t 12 B A E E QuT ou to DIGITAL 1 ANALOG SIGNALS RE a GENERAL PURPOSE 1 4 Set the priority
32. E CHANNEL 2 ZONE 3 ON ENABLE E zl IENABLE CHANNEL 5 ZONE 3 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 6 ZONE 3 ON Free 2 ENABLE L 1 ZONE 4 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 2 ZONE 4 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 3 ZONE 4 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 6 ZONE 1 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 1 ZONE 2 ON Parity h ZONE 4 ON ENABLE CHANNEL 5 ZONE 4 ON ENABLE E ICHANNEL 6 ZONE 4 ON INFO END r X Close Modern lines 7 a lt Fi Qe cb Qn DR cts DTR RTS fig PW update Send Ss AER get info CR HEX Send H T repy Y group ww HN groupon Hercules SETUP atility ps 3 ZONE ON ENABLE CHANNEL 4 ZONE 3 ON Mode s Version 3 0 8 Click Send NOTE depending on your computer s hardware config ration operating system or user account permissions communication via RS232 maybe restricted or even forbidden Contact an IT professional in case of doubt Do not forget to close the COM port after use infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 6 1 Connection and synchronization a Installer mode e m a Biocon M ee o M GR 0 te Be Global Ando Ando Event config inputs scheduler Offline Found a compatible AudioControl device Do you want to connect to it Connect to installer mode or provide your expert key to connect to expert mode Expert key Remember Connect to device Expert Connect to de
33. G SOURCE CHIME MASTER MESSAGE P Enable mute Disable mute Clear pain max MASTER ES audicContro 128 Exper Tem COR meee MO I s p e Available inputs m se eciex Zane D a T 2 Zone mastess Music source T Mics MUSIC PAGING MICS PAGING SOURCE CHIME MASTER MESSAGE wu MASTER T info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 30 The Trim tab page E AudioControl 12 8 Expert ley m X Sa Close Output trim Zone masias m E PagingMaster 3 Output 1 Output 2 20 ax m 20 Audio Signal paih Adjust the trim sliders between 12 dB and 6 dB as requested The X over tab page X over sethnas ge PagnoWaster Master k Slope High Pass Low Pass 20 m im om 12dB oct 12 24dB ort Frequency fm m _ Will use 1 eq band INPUT GAIN E FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS gt j a AS el E o N r PHANTOM SIDECHAIN MIK LEVEL Switch the X over on and off and select the X over type X over slope and X over frequency The EQ tab page infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 31 m n J m a oe E OL OoOniro xoer ig Les dic Global Audio Audio config inputs outputs Walp Zone ZONE 1 2 Ia T Paging mic USED BY X OVER INPUT GAIN 2 ee PHANTOM Type Q factor Gain ma a Frequency EHS EQ FILTER DYN AA ee Type Q factor LEN
34. ILECIEE AUDIO e amm Rc CONTROL TETEE IN gt N A B N 8 7 8 9 g unr A E DUT LEE 8 OU P X AALO Si A as232 d i GENERAL PURPOSE N O It is not necessary to wait until the message progress bar reaches 100 press the macro record Stop button The macro has been recorded Now it s time to test the macro connect a wallpanel to zone 1 assign macro 1 to the wallpanel upload the new function to the wallpanel select Macro Recall Play MSSG1 on the wallpanel and press the volume or button The chime will sound and the message will be played back in zone and 2 Busco EB EN 1 d D alleanel 1 CTRL 1 Wallpanel 1 CTRL 1 Name WALLPANEL i Label forthe connection diagram Wallpanel 2 CTRL 2 Function 1 Source select Zone ZONE 1 2 Ni Function 2 Master Zone ZONE1 1 2 Function 3 Macro Macro Play MSSG1 M Function 4 Wallpanel 3 CTRL 3 Wallpanel 4 CTRL 4 Wallpanel 5 CTRL 5 Wallpanel 6 CTRL 6 Function 5 Wallpanel 7 CTRL 7 Function 6 Wallpanel 8 CTRL 8 Function 7 Function 8 Function 9 Set simple mode Copy from j Senne E T un walpshd visible on wallpanel after pressing a button on the pane Audio Signal path a AUDIO IN A 8 d E NM iu LEE NE OU L DETTAL 4LL AA OG SEALS L g 232 L GENERA PURPOSE N D info apart audio com W
35. IN EQ FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS iP a0 leve le 7 PHANTOM SIDECHAIN MIK LEVEL This feature is visible only when the feature pack AC12 8FP has been installed You can set the delay of the output signal and enter the values in meters The corresponding time delay is calculated automatically Max delay time is 0 91 sec or 314 meters info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 33 6 Wallpanel BB AudicControt 128 Experte MW Global a Te Ando config inputs outputs Wallpane 1 CTRL 1 Name WALLPANEL1 Label for the connection diagram Wallpanel 2 CTRL 2 Function 1 0 ZONE1 1 2 Function 2 F ZONE 1 2 Y Function 3 Wallpanel 3 CTRL 3 Wallpanel 4 CTRL 4 Wallpanel 5 CTRL 5 Function 4 Wallpanel 6 CTRL 6 Function 5 Wallpanel 7 CTRL 7 Function 6 Wallpanel 8 CTRL 8 Function 7 Function 8 Function 9 Set simple mode Copy from Upload Changes visible on wallpanel after pressing a button on the panel AUDIO Ses Oe ye h d Click the Settings tab to edit a wallpanel connected to the unit CNck the Upload button to send the changes to the wall panel You can copy the settings from another wall panel by clicking the Copy from button These settings can be controlled by the wallpanels e Music level e Mix master e Master e Mix level e Paging master e Macro e Source select e OFF no function info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 34 NOT
36. L ZONE L ZONETL CHANNELS L CHANNEL4L E 7 gt TUN 3 UEWERALPIRHP SEDUTPHTS 3 OUT OUTS Burzi Gurl N11 Lu a gez al A zm 1 j _ O 0O O0 o 0 Ta a O O O G O O tiis Ti mit pura oath aura pura E L M IKA z CHANNELS R CHANNELS R Do net connect if LIT i4 fal Lr I wi CHANNEL L CHANNELI H CHANNEL L CHANNEL R ZONES A Zone 4 COM port configuration E Ress E Rese Do not connect Without any programming the AudioControl 12 8 is a 4 stereo zone unit that can be operated via the wallpanels DIWAC Via the select buttons you can select sources 1 to 5 The volume and buttons act as master volume controls DIWAC units are connected via 2 wires Polarity is not important z apart svowcowrouse MA CJ Atect VOLL ME DIWAC infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 81 DIMIC microphones also need no further programming for basic use Connect a DIMIC 12 unit using standard CAT5 cable and assign an address The microphone will have a standard priority level 7 and you can select zones 1 to 4 by selecting them on the DIMIC 12 unit How to assign an address to a DIMIC unit During power on the DIMIC 12 S LEDs light up 5 times from bottom to top left and right rows simultaneously to indicate that the unit is performing a diagnostic self check When the LEDs light up going up and down left and
37. LUME ZONE 1 18U E Send command Send Enter will be added automatically VU Meter Close NOTE when you change a value for example change the master level fader in zone 1 the command will show up in the logscreen Outgoing field This can be handy if you want to control the AudioControl unit using RS232 commands sent by other devices info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 10 Once the synchronization has started this window will pop up Wait until the synchronization is finished Bl Ausiocontrol 123 Epa Global ae Event Feature Expert level Synchronizing data with device Please wait This might take several minutes Audio Signal path es AUDIO gt cU FYX UE CONTROL ci IN A Uu 4 c2 7 5 7 2T E EE ELS es oe M 2 j OUT 3 P lg RN LL R5232 L GENERAL PURPOSET O The main window has clearly labeled tabs Click the tabs to open another window AudioContro 12 8 Expert leve EHE scs iee L ET 5 d F E Expert level Audiocontrol Audio Signal path O rT a SS NN ar 2 a IN IN A fz t MES 4 S G 7 y 1 12 a 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 OUT OUT L pignar L M anaLoe sigwats L ps232 1 L GENERAL PURPOSEI 0 The green light indicates that the program is communicating successfully with the AudioControl unit infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 11 On the AudioControl unit the programming RS232 port status leds will blink
38. N m Priority ON MESSAGEB Cal 7 6 L ih rj fi MESSAGE Priority OM Message priority over active paging Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message Messages 1 wake up d L Priority ON Priority ON MESSAGE3 Val T Printy ON MESSAGES Fal Priority ON MESSAGES V Priority ON MESSAGES Val Priority ON MESSAGE Pal Priority ON MESSAGES Pal Priority ON Priority ON Message priority over active pagine Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 60 It is possible to edit the priority level of a message A higher priority means a lower number A higher priority message or paging microphone can take over from a lower priority message or paging microphone You can define if a paging mic with a higher priority can take over from the message player by clicking the Custom button By default the priority off level from the message player is set to 1 This means that a paging microphone will have to wait until the message has stopped playing You can change the default behavior by changing the priority off level when a paging microphone with a higher priority is paging while the message player was playing the message will be stopped and the paging microphone will take over immediately Click the Custom button and set the Priority OFF level as requested from the dropdown Priority ON Priority OFF 1 Priority ON Priority OFF f1
39. Name WALL LLPANEL1 ____ Label fe the connection diagram Wallpanel 2 CTRL 2 Function 1 ZONE 1 2 lt Wallpanel 3 CTRL 3 Function 2 Zone zONE1 12 Wallpanel 4 CTRL 4 Function 3 Wallpanel 5 CTRL 5 Music level Function 4 Mix Master Wallpanel 6 CTRL 6 Master Function 5 Mix level Wallpanel 7 CTRL 7 Paging master Function 6 Wallpanel 8 CTRL 8 Sourcejkelect Function 7 OFF Function 8 Function 9 Copy from Upload Changes visible on wallpanel after pressing a button on the panel Audio Signal path 20 cow CDOERTEB VIE mmm EN CONTROL 29 222050 IN I 3 3 D 1 2 3 4 5 8 OU LER EM OU L pta J ANALOG SIGNALS L ps232 L GENERAL PLURPOSEI Q mm Select the macro Mute zone 1 and click the Upload button B AudioControl 2 8 Expert i et hn Sl Laur uuu E Wallpanel 1 CTF Wallpanel 1 CTRL 1 eS Name WALLPANEL1 Label forthe connection diagram Wallpanel 2 CTRL 2 Function 1 Source select Zone ZONEI 1 2 Wallpanel 3 CTRL 3 Function 2 Master Zone AR 1 2 Ii Wallpanel 4 CTRL 4 Function 3 Macro Macro Mute zone 1 T Wallpanel 5 CTRL 5 D Function 4 OFF Macro3 Macro4 Function 5 OFF Macro5 Wallpanel 7 CTRL 7 Macro6 Wallpanel 6 CTRL 6 Function 6 OFF Macro7 Wallpanel 8 CTRL 8 Macro8 Macro3 Macro 10 Macro11 Macro 12 Macro13 Function 9 Macro14 Macro 15 i Set simple mode Macro 3 fy from Upload Macro 17 Mac
40. R fader When input 12 is configured as Speech paging the signal will be controlled by the Pag Mic fader see p 28 Audio outputs I O The paging master fader on the Audio outputs l O tab adjusts the sum of DIMIC paging mic s message player and chime The master fader adjusts the master level of the audio channels music sources and mic mix In the OUTPUT field you can edit remove or add output zones Click the New output zone button to add an output zone The number of available output zones is displayed underneath this button Output Stereo L Output steren L Available outputs 0 Output Stereo H Output Stereo H ZONE 5 F Vau Output Stereo L Output Stereo R ZONES 5 m Output Stereo L Output Stereo R Click the pencil to edit the zone properties stereo or mono and to change the name of the zone Click the remove button to remove the zone When you click the pencil this screen will pop up infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 19 D REN FONE Stereo L Sterea R OK Cancel Make the changes here and confirm by clicking the OK button When you have finished making configuration changes always click the Upload to AC 12 8 button This will upload your configuration to the AudioControl 12 8 and erase the previous settings i OK q i Cancel Then click OK in the confirmation dialog box All data will be synchronized Please wait until the synchro
41. UME ZONE 1 MUTE The unit will reply VOLUME ZONE 1 1 M E the volume of zone 1 which was set at 1 is now muted The M means muted The E means mute enabled infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 97 Example 3 In the installer interface we now will disable the mute button for the zone 1 master fader right click the zone 1 master fader and select disable mute B AudioControl 12 8 Expert lev LES X Eu Edi NN Available inputs mn sdected zane Zone mastas Whe ngai O O INON PagingMaster Master nN cB Ge 6 Set max level Set min level Set max level value Set min level value Enable mute Disable mute Clear min max PAGING MICS CHIME MESSAGE Close M M rce io ABr a z ERa Traina ED ip CHANNE fi MX iter Message E Pag mic FEL FE Music level B eS jm Audio Signal path MUSIC PAGING MICS SOURCE CHIME MESSAGE C3 MIC MIX 1 MASTER P m info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 98 The log screen looks like this Outgoing Incoming 21 05 2013 14 04 33 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 MUTEDIS B21 05 2013 14 04 38 VOLUME ZONE 1 1U D Send command Geral Enter will be added automatically PAD VU Meter Cese The incoming text field shows this VOLUME ZONE 1 1 U D The D at the end means that the mute button has been disabled info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 99 Exa
42. WW a part audio com 63 b Logic inputs The feature pack adds 8 logic inputs to the AudioControl unit In fact they are far more than just logic inputs You can configure them as simple on off inputs O to 10 volt inputs or as dedicated NVOL 10K unit inputs In normal logic mode you have these options recall macro directly inverse polarity latch non latch looking for logic O or 1 or toggle change of state regardless of the previous state The O to 10 V and the NVOL10K settings are perfect for level controls and can be used to change the master fader music level message level chime level paging master mix master or mix level In both cases a calibrate option is present allowing you to calibrate the O to 10 volt or NVOL10K zero 0 ohm and maximum 10 k ohm positions The state of the input is shown on the front of the unit The corresponding led will light up or dim depending on the input s state When NVOL10K or O to 10 volt is selected the front leds will light up while the value is changing When the input is out of possible range the corresponding control input led will blink to indicate a faulty state Do not exceed the maximum input voltage 10 VDC Doing so will damage the unit But that s not all configure two or more inputs and use the binary logic macro trigger list table to create up to 56 possible combinations You need at least two inputs For every input you can define in what state the input should be O mea
43. You can record and store up to 8 messages with the message player Message length 7 x 10 92 sec message 1 7 1 x 8 7 sec message 8 The messages can be recorded from any audio input available on the unit or from the PC media player Select the input from the dropdown list UA Bj AudioControl 128 pen n m Close Priority ON MESSAGE1 2 MESSAGE2 MESSAGE3 4 MESSAGE4 5 MESSAGES 6 MESSAGE6 Priority ON 7 MESSAGE7 Priority ON SSSSSSSS FERRARI 8 MESSAGES A ON B I I pf Aa ab Priority ON _ Priority ON Message priority 0 over active paging r ZONE Mf ZONE2 Ml ZONE3 Prionity OFF Paging prioity over over playing messege W ZONE4 E Add chime to messaae E r Audio Signal path ANN EP o X LECHE AUDIO ee CONTROL sO CHANNEL3 5 6 iN gt ee W CHANNEL4 7 8 A B TT eS ek a ae oe E NOM A E t 2 3 2 8 Bee POWER Paging 12 y QUI P o s D Digi input 5 m MALOG SIGNALS L 45737 J L GENERALPURPOSEI 0 Recording a file or part of a file from the PC media player In case you want to use the PC media player select the channel where the HC s audio output is connected from the dropdown list Select an audio file by clicking the Open file button A computer browser window will open allowing you to select and open media files in mp3 wav wma occ and aac format deans q e9 Adjust the output from the PC if
44. and click Connection diagram Connection diagram Do not connect Project name ZONE2L uer ZONEI L 2 1 zone L Do not connect Do nat connect CHANNELS L CHANNELS L Do nat connect o O O O FO O O 0000 Bio Oo O fT ptm aura nua IHi MiG IMA CHANNELS A CHANNEL L CHANNELS A CHANNEL A Do mot connect CHANNEL L CHANNEL R CHANNELS L CHANNELS R Feature peck Dio mot conset Do not connect DO nat eo Paging inking Mone Deo mat connect COM port configuration A Front Z way config software Gill B Rear C Rear Da not connect gt GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS SHEN AL AURPOSE INPUTS Do nat connect oO not Connect Do nat connect Do mat connect The output for the subwoofer has been assigned to output 8 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 22 NOTE when creating a 2 1 zone with a subwoofer a highpass filter will automatically be added to the stereo output a lowpass to the mono subwoofer output The filter characteristics are 12 dB oct at 100 Hz by default These settings can be changed in the Outputs X over tab c p AudioControl 12 8 Expert leve m nts Global Audio Audio config inputs outputs Zone 2 1 zone 1 2 8 i 0 ITA i Close ON MN ECTS On Type Paging Master Master Wallpanel Paging mic i Settings i Slope High Pass 12dB oct Seas Frequency 100 Will use 1 eq band Hz EQ FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS OVER LIM OUTPUT EQ IAA
45. anges are you sure you want to exit infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 16 E AudicControl 123 Expert lev L n Globals Close ie Enter your expert code Enter a lock code m Output boost 15 dB all outputs acm ERI AN f J E SPDIF input 7 amp 8 swap Re enter the lock code for verification f Store code on PC Store code on PC Erase code from PC Erase code from PC APOT write down your code as you will only be able to make any changes to ___the unit with your code alil A B C FRONT REAR REAR 2 way config software Gll Serial input amp output Serial output Serial input amp output 2 way config software Gll Serial output Serial output 2 way config software Gll Serial input amp output AUDIO er a CONTROL SAY a Swe 3 SER EE UT gt OUT L mama ANALOG SIGNALS L ps232 RE GENERAL PURPOSE 0 4 In the RS232 PORT functionality window you can change the behavior of the 3 RS232 ports of the unit as described in the window Please note that depending on the change you make here you may have to connect the serial cable from your computer to another serial port of the unit A confirmation dialog box will appear when you make a change Click the OK button to contirm the change or Cancel to keep the previous settings Are you sure you want to change the RS232 cable connected to the pc to the por
46. assign a macro to a wallpanel even if no wallpanel has been connected to the AudioControl unit infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 47 You can create custom RS232 command strings Click the RsPort tab in the macro tab page Set the baudrate of port B and or C according to the baudrate of the connected peripherals Click the pencil to open the on screen command string keyboard Input Port Name bmp Input command string TN Ss EEROEUR EC CLUB URL BRE EECSR AE RENE OU ER Glad o d i TJ AW Ng d pu LE gs Fas puli t4 7 4sppopso3 451 b psp rs ES E RS REUS ESPEJO Es B f S S aa T EP ce SIA ahah SPS teed PS CREER UG LEE REL REL ELTE S ER AE APS STR TO CEMCROIMEDRHOCRCORUGESE a SS As Ha gt Ss Cancel Type a name for the command and type the command using the comput amp r s keyboard and the on screen keyboard for all kinds of special characters E g if you want to add a carriage return in the command string click the CR button from the on screen keyboard Doing so will insure that the string will be sent correctly by the AudioControl unit info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 48 A practical example Create a macro containing a RS232 command string Send the string on RS232 port B of the AudioControl unit First create the RS232 string by clicking the RsPort tab Input a name for the command e g Send port B and type the string using the computer s keyboard and or the on screen keyboard for
47. audio com 72 The following dual function macro s have been automatically created by the zone combining module starting with macro 47 then 45 43 3 All zones DUAL FUNCTION 45 Lower two DUAL FUNCTION 47 Upper two Fa E View commands Dual function macro DUAL FUNCTION To view the command click the button SET ZONECOMB ON 15 A zone combining macro is always a dual function macro The odd numbered macro will combine the zones the even numbered will break the combination The macro can be executed via the logic inputs a button on a DIMIC unit from a wallpanel or directly via a serial command The logic inputs used in the zone combining module are automatically added the trigger list is also automatically updated by the wizard starting with the last one 56 then 55 54 LOGIC INPUT1 P Inverse polarity Latch Nondatch Locicinput2 A A E inverse polarity Latch Nondatch LocicINPUT3 PY Binary logic c Latch Noniaich 4 LOGIC INPUT4 LEE Inverse polarity Latch Nondatch 5 LOGIC INPUT5 LOGIC INPUT6 7 LOGIC INPUT7 8 LOGIC INPUTS 1 53 54 oggle 55 56 Toggle Auc dic gnal px ath D Ees AUDIO IN A D I 2 J i 3 T A 1 DUT L gutta L ANALOG SIGNALS 23 L 88232 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 73 When certain zones have been combined by executing the zone combining
48. ccur Note a typical sidechain application is a de esser drcuit the s frequencies or sibilant frequenaes will be excessively boosted by the sidechain eq and then sent to the compressor s RMS detector By boosting these sibilant frequendes the compressor will be activated as soon as a sibilant frequency occurs making the output signal more pleasing for the listener The sidechain signal itself will not be sent to the compressor s audible output It is used only to trigger the RMS detector Another typical sidechain application is the reduction of the low frequency pumping effect by filtering out low frequencies in the sidechain the compressor will not be triggered by the bass or kick tones reducing the pumping effect This type of sidechain is often referred to as low contour infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 27 5 Audio outputs Adjust the output zone settings in this screen The levels of the audio inputs microphone mix paging mic and chime are individually adjustable per output zone The paging master fader adjusts the sum of paging mic s message player and chime The master fader adjusts the master level of the audio channels music sources and mic mix The I O window To rename the selected zone click the pencil Enter a new name in the pop up window and click OK ES AudioControl 12 8 Expert leve EHE Ls le E a zoe fone Available mm s in selected zone r Music s0u 2 Mic E
49. contig so tware Gll Serial output Serial output 2 way config soltware Gll Serial input amp output ir Audio Signal path AUDIO Enter your 10 character expert code in the text field and click the Login button to be able to configure expert level features in the prdgram In case you want to store the code on your PC click the Store code on PC button To erase the code click the Erase code from PC button You can also enter a lock code in the Lock field Enter the code and re enter it for verification Click the Lock button if necessary A locked unit can only be unlocked with your lock code The lock code cannot be retrieved from the unit so write it down and don t forget this code Use the lock function with care Firmware version 1 1 175 Choose connection type b ustomer id 7 Unit user id 6870 Serial number PS1312000044 Device is locked please provide the password Unlock infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 13 E AudioControl 12 8 Expert level NN Sa Ex gs obs Bed E LE expert code Enter a lock code ba Output boost 15 dB all outputs LE Login ll SPDIF input 7 amp 8 swap Re enter the lock code for verification i t re _____ Store code on PC Erase code from PC Kel port Tx Feedback CE mem TEREE write down your code as ysu will only be able to make any changes to the unit with your code S232 PORT functio
50. del E Dx ey ie E ei PHANTOM SIDECHAIN MIX LEVEL apart The subwoofer output is a mono output where the audio signals coming from the left and right stereo channel are summed and filtered f you create a second 2 1 zone the subwoofer output from the new zone will automatically be assigned to output 7 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 23 4 Audio inputs On this screen you can select the availability of the inputs per zone and adjust the analog input gain balanced inputs 1 to 6 only and digital gain levels all analog inputs Select the input channel click the pencil if you want to edit the name The EQ and DYN tab give you access to the equaJZzer and dyr amics section settings AudioControl 12 8 Expe t lev LUE IE z Paging mic Macros Global Au dio Aaxho config i puts outpuls CHANNEL4 7 8 Config EQ ZONE1 1 2 ZONE2 3 4 ZONE3 5 5 ZONE4 7 8 EQ FILTER DYN MATRIX LEVELS X OVER EQ LIM OUTPUT L3 i AA DX AE z 1 SIDECHAIN MIX LEVEL D E In the VU meter window you can monitor the incoming signal The VU meter is also present in the audio signal path overview Depending on where you are the corresponding signal path block will be highlighted infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 24 Phantom power microphone phantom power is available on the balanced inputs 1 to 6 only The inputs must be configured as mono inputs
51. e comm You can link and unlink the dual function macro as desired by clicking the checkbox Please note that you can only link 2 consecutive macro s 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 43 Check the commands by clicking the View commands button on the Macro page Mute zone 1 aig P View commands Dual function macro k This screen will pop up Commands BET VOLUME ZONE 1 MUTE In case you want to append another command to the previously recorded macro click the Append button The macro record function will be started and you can append a new command For example mute the paging master go to the audio outputs tab page while the recorder is running and click the zone 1 paging master fader s mute button then click the record stop button The command has been added to the macro Click the view commands button to verify that the command has been added During macro recording it is also possible to manually edit the macro change the order of the commands delete or edit command lines etc Click the View commands button available only during macro recording _ S_ This screen will pop up NOTE a single macro can contain up to 255 bytes of data When this limit is reached the unit will automatically use the next available macro to combine it into 1 macro It is possible to append commands to a macro or to edit delete commands from a macro info a
52. e update button info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 38 a Hirst configure slaves before configuring the master The master unit will now start to read the output zone information from the slave units and you will now be able to select all available output zones max 24 and assign them to a button on the DIMIC unit s connected to the master unit Note no paging mic shall be connected to the slave unit s Always start by programming the slave units info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 39 The units must be connected as shown for expansion to a max 16 zone system with 2 units Input 12 becomes an output of paging mic signal only expansion to a 16 zone paging system Audio cable for Paging mic signal Cross serial cable for zone paging data Slave The units must be connected as shown for expansion to a max 24 zone system with 3 units Master Seco Boo PS NE PE PS oc 0 ox EM os mi Audio cable for Paging mic signal Special split serial cable for zone paging data Slave 1 oo000 nfn DN ME Please note that you will also have to connect the used audio source inputs 1 to 11 through from the master unit to the slave unit s Input 12 will automatically be assigned as the paging signal link in output on the master unit and the slave unit s info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 40 8 Macros BS AudicControl 12 8 Exper LAM Le uno um ee RE ae
53. ect zone1 click the zone 1 mute button and then click the stop button If you want to create a delay between the command and the execution of the macro click the macro delay tab next to the blinking macro record button and enter a delay value from 0 2 to 60 seconds in 0 1 sec steps Entering a macro delay is possible only during macro recording Macro delay Delay second s Example record a zone 1 mute unmute macro using only one button Check the dual function checkbox click the record button on the first part of the macro and enter a name for the macro example mute zone 1 1 Macro 1 Ca E ETE caren F Dual function macro DUAL FUNCTION e Mire comments infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 42 Now mute zone 1 by clicking the mute button next click the stop button The first part of the dual function hasbeen recorded Global config Zone ZONE1 1 2 Ir Available inputs m selected zane Tm e NN L mic L3 J re PAGING MICS CHIME MESSAGE Please enter a name for the macro Unmute 1 ROC 0n Navigate to the Audio outputs tab page and unmute zone 1 by clicking the mute button next click the macro record stop button the same way as you did in recording the first part of the dual function macro The name of the second part of the dual function macro will not be displayed When you unlink the 2 recorded macro s the name of the second macro will be shown Unmute 21 A OSE vi
54. estion 1 How many zones do you want to combine max 4 ri Hi 4 wu Mc aser gic inputs ta control the zone combining If this bow is checked the logic input table will automatically be configured Click the checkbox if you are going to use logic inputs to control the zone eombining If you select this the logic input table and trigger list starting from number 56 55 54 will be configured automatically Also the dual function macro s necessary for combining the zones will be created automatically starting from macro number 47 45 43 click Next Now select the approximate shape of the zones and click Next Zone combining wizar Question 2 What is the used shape infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 70 Now select the actual position of the zones and the binary logic inputs only when the I checkbox in question 1 is selected from the dropdown selections and click Next Tone combini wizard ks ng wizar m Guestion 3 How are the zones placed within the shape LOGIC INPUT1 FONE 3 4 az 1 2 ZONES 5 6 A ZONES 7 8 The next screen shows the possible combinations Select the combinations as requested by clicking the checkbox es and enter a name for every combination click Next E A Zone combining wizard Question 4 Please select the desired zone combinations with the tick boxes and give them a name Uppertwo Bl Combination name Bl Co
55. evel Gain stage 1 e Max input level Q Gain stage 2 e Max input level Q Gain stage 3 low gain 10 dBV e Max input level Q Gain stage 4 high gain 26 dBV e SNR of Gain stage 1 attenuator 100dB un weighted e SNR of Gain stage 2 no gain 100dB un weighted e SNR of Gain stage 3 low gain 89dB un weighted e SNR of Gain stage 4 high gain 77dB un weighted attenuator 18 dBV no gain 9 dBV NS AN 070 Unbalanced inputs 7 12 e Input impedance 10 ko e Digital gain trim O 20 dB e Max input level 18 dBV e SNR 100cB un weighted Unbalanced outputs 1 8 e Output impedance lt 100 Q e Digital gain trim 12dB to 6dB e Max output level 5 dBV with output boost possible to 20dBV e SNR 938B un weighted e SNR with output boost 97 5dB un weighted e THD N 0 00596 un weighted e THD N with output boost 0 0396 un weighted Channel separation e SPDIF in to analog output 97 dB 1 kHz 75 dB 20 kHz nominal output level e Unbalanced inputs to analog output 92 dB 1 kHz 82 dB 20 kHz nominal output level e Balanced inputs to analog output 95 dB 1 kHz 82 dB 20 kHz nominal output level info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 85 Digital input and output e Input SPDIF 2 channel e Bit depth 8 24 bit e Sampling rate 32 96 kHz sampling rate with sampling rate converter e Output SPDIF 2 channel 24 bit 48 kHz fixed sampling rate Control section e
56. gm T z 5 R AJ 2 B z s L I LLALITTLI MPRA S Ua se INPUT7 12 UNBALANCED HE M SPDIFIN 2 Enabling the SPDIF Input 7 amp 8 swap function will in fact activate this switch infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 14 Input A qe ng Link Microphone mix Input B Music source CHT AudioControl 12 AudioContral 12 8 Expert INPUT OUTPUT ZONET YAP ZONES TAR Input 2 Output Stereo L Output Stereo L Available outputs 0 Input 3 nomm CHANNEL EDG Output Stereo R Output Stereo R pon ZONE2 OC Input 5 z Input 6 p Output Stereo R E X Input 7 cci o ow 1 a 7 ANN r Zones gt ery Input 8 Balanced inouts Output Stereo L Input 9 FID I Te Input 10 Ene Input 12 E paging IT REN Projectname en C T cn 2003 jv r Wale Music source igiinput NN 2 798 20 11 2013 Ov MTS Input B Unbalanced inputs Factory reset Factory reset Ulud Clear screen aT L 7 2 Ta Cancel SPDII Audio Signal path 0O 7 ROLES LC msc Eh ee CONTROL IN iN A 8 OUT OUT L DIGITAL ee ANALOG SIGNALS L 85232 k GENERAL PURPOSE infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 15 This will upload your configuration to the AudiaContral 12 8 and erase the previous settings Synchronizing data with device Please wait The GIl will restart to ensure data integrity There are still unsaved ch
57. ill automatically configure the serial port the AudioControl unit is connected to No further user action is required for making the connection No specific drivers are needed for the AudioControl unit because all communication with the computer is done via RS232 commands Please note depending on your hardware configuration not all com ports listed in the Windows device manager are RS232 ports Consult an IT professional in case of doubt or check the com port properties in device manager RS232 communication with Audiocontrol is bi directional Tx amp Rx Despite the fact that serial ports are becoming rare on modern computers they are still commonly used in home office automation and control systems There are many benefits to using serial ports the protocol is very reliable and does not depend on operating system driver policies or restrictions For your reference default serial port parameters are as follows baudrate 19200 8 databits 1 stopbit no parity The serial cable used for communicating with AudioControl is a straight through one on one serial cable NO null modem cable If you experience any communication problems first check the RS232 A in out leds on the front panel These should flash briefly when commands are sent received successfully When the leds remain unlit at all times no connection has been made and you will be unable to configure the unit Check the RS232 troubleshooting guide on page 4 or consult an IT p
58. io com WWW apart audio com 57 Play back the file and press pause at the exact spot where you want the recording to begin Now click the record button the media player will start to play back from the position where you pressed the pawse button and the recording will start simultaneously lessaqes wake up Priority ON T 4 i 4 MESSAGE rah gt o a i 4 MESSAGES tal Priority ON MESSAGES Val Priority ON i r 4 MESSAGES V ll ZEE l i 4 i 4 VESSAGE6 F Priority ON i 4 7 MESSAGE7 ll Priority ON 8 MESSAGES Vll ce Priority ON i 4 Priority ON Message priority over active paging Priatity OFF Paging prioity over playing message Channel connected to pc ES AudioControl 2 8 Exp o c x Global Mass Eea f Feature eri Ld l a Mess Wake up MESSAGE MESSAGE3 V _ MESSAGEA E EI MESSAGES A b DEL MESSAGES Va b EN 7 MESSAGE7 P DEE oio 8 MESSAGEB 93 Lb aa os Priority ON Message SN Diu active paging Default O Custom Priority OFF Paging prioity over playing message Mediaplayer 7 m EE o Channel connected to pc AUDIO a ss CONTROL lesu BAS MU INE a 4 T OU ANALOG SIGNALS L R5232 J LL GENERALPURPOSE 0 Click the stop button when finished When you forget to stop the recording the recording will stop when the progress bar
59. is is a list of known commands with a brief description SET set the value of a variable GET get the value of a variable DEC decrease the value of a variable INC increase the value of a variable RECORD start recording a macro PLAY play back execute a recorded macro or command string STOP stop recording ERASE erase a command string or a macro info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 90 Attributes This is the list of known attributes with a brief description most of them are self explanatory MIXLVL MSCLVL MIXMAS VOLUME PAGLVL MSGLVL CHMLVL PAGMAS SELECT DELAY TRIM INGAIN EQGAIN MINLEVEL MAXLE VEL PMBASSIGN STRING WALLPANEL PAGINGMIC SERIAL SPDIFOUT DYN LIM TYPE Q FREQ mix level music level mix master volume paging level message level chime level paging master select delay trim Input gain equalizer gain minimum level maximum level paging mic button assign string wall panel paging microphone serial SPDIF digital output dynamics limiter type Q factor frequency info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 91 MONITOR monitor TIME time DATE date MSSG message MACRO macro ENABLE enable TIMEDPR timed preset GLOBAL global SWVRSN software version HVWVRSN hardware version INFO information NAME name RESTORE restore END end USERID user identification IMPORT import WPMODE wall panel mode PASSWORD password GPI general purpose input GPO general purpose outp
60. key Il Remember Toned to device NW Import lir Audio Signal path AUDIO a DERLDTZG CONTROL ee o as NE X AL M M M 8 8 NE ME e gt mE NES A B tp VII ST WU im a ee EB Rs A MN Ee ome Oe aw ga c POWER 7 w RE ME X ME MI NME E WM na E ME NE M M OL MN L pierra lt L i A At06 SIGNALS 3 Ta GENERAL PURPOSE t0 LL ML A ES e AED ue Enter your expert key 10 characters case sensitive eri llis mro NE Found a compatible AudioControl device Do you want to connect to it Device can only be accesed by a expert please provide your key Eme mee 07 0 L1 Connect to device Fxpert f Audio Signal path re AUDIO o ar Ee CONTROL C6 a WX 2 X M GL M MM M OM M 3 G TE NE ME MI ME MM M MM A U c 3 07 115 IET ME IER WE DID Bal EP ASIN ID T s m OU T I 1 M OM X gt IAE NE ZJ uM ME ME M M A X BG L pima 4 L AOG SIGNALS 2 L 85232 LL GENERAL PURPOSE 1 0 Click remember to store the expert key on your computer then click Connect Xo device A non expert user can still import a file generated by an expert by clicking the Import button infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 8 MESSAGE PLAYER NOT INCLUDED Export current configuration to Import saved configuration to unit
61. mbination name Bl Combination name Bl Combination name Bl Combination name BB Combination rene _ All zones E EH Pa t infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 71 Zone combining wizard Projectname Wizard successfully finished The desired zone combinations were recorded into macros If logic inputs were selected the logic input table in the logic inputs tab will be configured automatically Date 26 11 2013 Author Confirm and clase Please remember ta assign the macros EM f needed a zonecombining setup diagram can be saved copied to clipboard or printed Fa Upper two HH Lower twa LOGIE INPUT HH All zones ZONE FONE LOGIC INPUT LOGIC INPUT3 LOGIC INPUT4 ZONE3 ZONES Save picture as Copy to chpboard Click Confirm and close to exit the wizard If you want to use the picture for your reference you can copy it to clipboard or export the picture by clicking the Save picture as button A computer browser window will pop up The picture will be saved as a jpeg file Projectname Date 26 11 2013 Author HH Upper two FH Lower two LOGIC INPUT1 HH All zones LOGIC INPUT2 LOGIC INPUTS MN LOGIC INPUT4 When the checkbox is selected in question 1 the logic inputs will also be shown here E Mt going to use the logic inputs to control the zone combining i this box is checked the logic input table will automatically be configured infoQapart audio com WWW apart
62. mple 4 Determining the parameter upper and lower limits values Now it is easy to determine the parameter limits by using the installer interface program with the RS232 log screen open We want to determine the limits of the zone 1 master fader Slide the zone 1 master fader all the way up _ J ES W cownsceco T Se E Global Aho Audio config inputs outputs Music level aria MIX master Message Pag mic Chime PAGING MICS ad CHIME a MESSAGE P infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 100 The log screen looks like this RS232 log The upper volume parameter limit is 12 Outgoing 21 05 2013 14 15 33 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 12 21 05 2013 14 15 33 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 21 05 2013 14 15 32 SET VOLUME ZONE 110 21 05 2013 14 15 31 SET VOLUME ZONE 19 21 05 2013 14 15 31 SET VOLUME ZONE 18 21 05 2013 14 15 30 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 7 21 05 2013 14 15 23 SET VOLUME ZONE 16 21 05 2013 14 15 23 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 5 21 05 2013 14 15 28 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 4 21 05 2013 14 15 28 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 3 21 05 2013 14 15 27 SET VOLUME ZONE 12 21 05 2013 14 15 26 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 1 21 05 2013 14 15 25 SET VOLUME ZONE 10 Send command J VU Meter Clear tog info apart audio com Incoming 21 05 2013 14 15 33 VOLUME ZONE 1 12 21 05 2013 14 15 33 VOLUME ZONE 1 11 21 05 2013 14 15 32 VOLUME ZONE 1 10 21 05 2013 14 15 31 VOLUME ZONE 19 21 05 2013
63. nalit A B C FRONT REAR REAR e 2 way config software Gil Serial input amp output Serial output paging linking 7 Serial input amp output 2 way config software GII Serial output paging linking Serial output paging linking 2 way config software GII Serial inpu amp output Audio Signal path AUDIO gt a a ss CONTROL NEXU 5 IN a N V7 i 2 UE ac C VE XX 4 OD vL gt Our OUT m A LJ L DIGITAI a 99 1 10 01 4101 18 S DER L GENERAL PURPCSEI O In the Globals window you gan boost the output level for all outputs by 15 dB Use this function with care When you enable the SPDIF Input 7 amp 8 swap the SPDIF signal present at the SPDIF input will be routed to the audio matrix via the DSP Input 7 and 8 will be fouted to the audio matrix without passing the input DSP See the block diagram below for detailed information The SPDIF swap influences the SPDIF and analog 7 amp 8 inputs only GII port Tx feedback when enabled the RS232 data sent by the unit on the primary RS232 port will be copied to the secondary RS232 port The serial input amp output port port B in this case will automatically be set to a baudrate of 19200 the same baudrate as the standard port A Use this feature if you need the RS232 feedback from the unit to display certain parameters such as master level etc AUDIO AUDIO INPUT 1 6 T ROUTING BALANCED s D F7 MATRIX j
64. necessary and check the incoming signal level info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 56 n ox BS Awiccontol 123 Ege Ten La B m EL ete crn Re channe EST dies a s Mediaplayer o Recon as MESSAGE vot Ra Priority ON NM MESSAGE2 E Picsiy on MESSAGE3 ae BO _ MESSAGE atr Priority ON MESSAGES b d EI EN MESSAGES Va L las Boe 7 MESSAGE7 Zl lE 8 MESSAGES 9 Zu EL C iaje ON gaei priority over active paging r Pla M Aedariapiayes ZONE4 cdit i a a m ee n mel x UD Open file b Channel connected to pc E Add chime to messaae lt e CHANNELS 9 10 Audio Signal path AUDIO o pUme r 9m CONTROL s 1 IN G 7 aA ir MTM H ec OUT LEE 8 OU Td L ANALOG SIGNALS L ps232 L GENERAL PURPOSE VQ Adjust the record level from the audio input on the AudioControl unit to your needs Do not forget to physically connect the PC s audio output for example the headphone out to the AudioControl s selected audio input In this case channel 5 or analog inputs number 9 and 10 To record a new message click the pencil and enter a name click the OK button r7 Wess ages MESSAGE FL DEL MESSAGE2 uL os eo MESSAGE3 a Lr DIEM MESSAGE4 Falk ds EZ MESSAGES Edit name amp MESSAGEG Current name MESSAGE T MESSAGE New name 8 MESSAGES Priority ON Message Priority OFF Paging pi infoQapart aud
65. ng time settings and adjust as requested Tiger Sui ri ter a Neo 38 im New time 03 38 Ei This will use timed preset number 15 Trigger date and time Weeknr New time 07 38 z This will use timed preset number 16 Enabling daylight saving time will use time preset slot nr 15 and 16 one slot for the summer time and one for the winter time When you edit the daylight saving time settings timed preset nr 15 and 16 will be enabled automatically These presets are not available for other scheduled events anymore A timed preset already present in position 15 and or 16 will be overwritten by the daylight saving time function Summerlin 4 E Enable disable Delete Macro SummerOn Recumence Yearly Every Last Sunday af maart Time 08 38 SummerOff a p H Enable disable Delete Macro SummerOft Recurrence Yearly Every Last Sunday of oktober Time 08 38 infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 51 Now create a new scheduled event Click the pencil enter a name and click OK E AudioControl 12 8 Expert level NE E E RS 09 20 vrijdag 22 11 2013 Enable event scheduler 1 TIMEDPR1 TIMEDPR2 TIMEDPR3 TIMEDPR4 TIMEDPR5 TIMEDPR6 TIMEDPR7 TIMEDPR8 TIMEDPRS TIMEDPR10 TIMEDPR11 TIMEDPR12 13 TIMEDPR13 14 TTiaarnnmstas Audio Signal path EI e Ie e e e e I e ee B Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable
66. nization process has finished Synchronizing data with device Please wait The GIl will restart to ensure data integrity 111 NOTE all editable text fields in the installer interface program are limited to a maximum of 12 ASCH characters When the AudioContro unit is connected to the PC the RS232A in out leds on the frontpanel will blink in a one second rate heartbeat when no data are being sent between the unit and the PC infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 20 Example create a 2 1 zone for use with a subwoofer A 2 1 zone will require 3 outputs You may have to delete a few unused zones Click the delete button to free some outputs FONES Output Output After deleting stereo zones 3 and 4 4 outputs are available New output zone Available outputs 4 Now create a new zone and select Stereo with sub from the dropdown list Mana Mono cross over Stereo Stereo with sub 7 1 Stereo cross over 5 types of outputs zones are available Enter a name in the text field and click OK Stered with sub 2 1 2 1 zone h Output B Stereo R Stereo L Output C Sub FOR le Cancel infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 21 In a 2 1 zone the subwoofer output will be output number 8 this can not be changed You can check the output assignment on the Audio outputs I O tab page or in the connection diagram picture navigate to the Settings tab page
67. nnected with normal thick electric wires such as standard speaker wires DIWAC has been successfully tested with thick cable lengths up to 1800 m DIWAC units require a dedicated cable pair per unit In the table below the minimum working voltage and power consumption of the peripheral devices is shown Unit Minimum supply Nominal supply Maximum supply voltage voltage current DIMIC SOMA SOMA 45m 6OmA TIOMA info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 88 If you want to calculate your specific situation please refer to the text below Standard CAT5 cable has a resistance of 18 80 100 m per wire Maximum current allowed through CAT5 cable is 577 mA Standard CAT6 cable has a resistance of 9 40 100m per wire Maximum current allowed through CAT6 cable is 1 5 A Because the power supply flows through 2 wires from positive to negative we have to multiply these resistance values by 2 CAT5 37 60 100m CAT6 18 80 100m If you are planning to connect a DIMIC1 unit via 500 meters of CAT 5 cable the current through the cable will cause a significant voltage drop The cable resistance 37 60 x 5 100m x 5 1880 The DIMIC 1 unit has a max current consumption of 60mA This current flows through the CAT5 cable and causes a voltage drop of using Ohm s law U voltage R resistance x I current voltage drop 1880 x 0 06A 11 28V The supply voltage from the Audiocontrol is 24VDC the minimum working voltage for a DIMI
68. ns the input is low 1 means the input is high toggle means the input state must change X means don t care B audicControl 128 Ben Ten mei n ee Seams Cumas Wima Pome Meos i meek Ss inputs LOGIC INPUT1 4 YAO i TI e ma m TT 2 Ti r1 LOGIC INPUT2 4 3 LOGIC INPUT3 4 4 LOGIC INPUT4 5 LOGIC INPUTS LOGIC INPUT6 7 LOGIC INPUT 4 Ca CAI NN Afr e val 2e Emm mn m 4 8 LOGIC INPUTS Macro aa Pauso 2 d Ig 2 I Z um gt p J gt b dis gt gt gt ho IEA3IESI ESTEE 2 2 gt J di pas Z 2 J J b d pu gt POWER info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 64 Binary logic example suppose you want to execute a macro only when logic input 1 AND 2 are high 1 AudioControl 12 8 Expert Global Ando Ando Wail config inputs T rol E Message Logic Logic Zone player inputs outputs combining toacieeuri A Wi Inverse polarity Latch Noniatch Logicinput2 A I inverse polarity Latch Nondatch LOGIC INPUT3 e inverse polanty Latch Nondatch Toc Mere RM Level Master Zone Z0nE1 1 2 Logicinputs A 6 LOGIC INPUT6 pp WE inverse polarity Latch ER 7 LOGIC INPUT7 DI I inverse polarity Latch Nondatch LOGIC INPUTS Wit Macro IN coc LET AUDIO OCON pa CONTROL e an ee In I 3 i 5 6 7 9 ee V N B H 1 z 3 q 5 6 out QUT bE J LL MAALOG
69. oQapart audio com WWW apart audio com Default settings inputs e Gain amp trim O dB e All channels are enabled in all zones e EQand Dynamics off Default wallpanel settings DIWAC e Function arrows up down Source select e Function buttons volume and Volume Master e Wallpanel 1 amp 5 assigned to zone 1 e Wallpanel 2 amp 6 assigned to zone 2 e Wallpanel 3 amp 7 assigned to zone 3 e Wallpanel 4 amp 8 assigned to zone 4 Default monitor settings e Monitor level O e Monitor output off e Monitor point 1 Default settings e Output boost 15 dB off e SPDIF input 7 8 swap off e Baudrate RS232 port A 19200 default communication port e Baudrate RS232 port B 19200 e Baudrate RS232 port C 19200 All available macro slots are empty Event scheduler disabled DIMIC paging microphone standard priority level 7 DIPEX unit enabled with priority level O highest priority level Chime active during paging DISCLAIMER the screenshots items and function descriptions mentioned in this manual are subject to change Apart Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 84 Specifications Balanced inputs 1 6 e Input impedance pad enabled 13dBV input sensitivity 2 ko e All other gain settings 6 kQ e Phantom power 24 VDC individually selectable on inputs 1 6 e Digital gain trim O 20 dB e Max input l
70. on from the external supply must be connected to the general purpose outputs common or GND connector Typical examples are the use of external relays to switch on a lamp or to activate an electric door opener Always protect the logic outputs from the voltage spikes caused by electomagnetic switches such as relays Never use the logic outputs beyond their maximum specifications The schematic below shows a typical example how to connect general purpose logic outputs with open collector outputs When a reactive load is connected such as a relay even if it is a small one don t forget the to add the protection diode Watch the polarity of the diode OPEN COLLECTOR CONNECTION EXAMPLE info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 68 d Zone combining The zone combining module is part of the feature pack The setup is wizard based In the first window you will see the available output zones Before starting the wizard make sure ALL zones have been configured le mj x f Audio Signa pah E r CONTROL 22 07 i ME E t 2 fs eae OUT LAE NE OW L piGITA L ANALOG SIGNALS L 8R 232 LL GENERAL PURPOSEL 0 3 All macros containing zone combining will be deleted Are you sure you want to continue info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 69 The wizard will start with a few questions first select the number of zones you want to combine Ecce Qu
71. part audio com WWW apart audio com 44 Now that the macro has been created you can assign it to a paging mic button a function on the wall panel or a logic input as desired For example assign the macro to a microphone button Navigate to the Paging mic page and click the not assigned paging mic button you want to use to execute the macro Ire LIT ER EE ee E AudioControl 12 8 Expert level SS M m First configure slaves before configuring the master If master gt ir Audio Signal path 200m CUORE B n IN e eS 03 EM S DENM OUT L giat LL 4M 06 SIGNALS Click the dropdown box and select Macro to assign it to the microphone button Then select the macro Mute zone 1 and click OK What s the function of the button Not assigned X What s the function of the button C e paging What macro do you wish to run Mute zone 1 Y Dual function macro Non latch Latch j Cmed 3 Caneel infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 45 In the same way you can assign a macro to a wallpanel Navigate to the Wallpanel tab page and select a wallpanel Select an empty function slot then select Macro from the dropdown list E AudioControl 12 8 AudioControl 12 8 Expert Ig ar me me aS I F 1 25 oe L Close Wallpanel 1 CTRL 1 Wallpanel 1 CTRL 1 E
72. requency 100 id Frequency B600 H DYNAMICS ee b up 9n 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 INPUT DYN MATRIX MET TEES OUTPUT D a aN cl pe tes uel el a N aa j E p TOM SIDECHAIN MIX LEVEL info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 26 The DYN page Select a type of dynamics processor and adjust the settings as required Gain reduction meter E AudioControl 12 8 Expert level N gt EL 3 um mx Global Audio Audio Event Feature Export config inputs outputs Wana Paging wic Macros scheduli s pack Monitor Import LN FQ Dyn Type Compressor fal tek 100 ms a a Hold RUE M01 0 BS 0 dB RIT S ms RI ms Ratio O a M Makeup Gee m dB Type Q factor Gain 15 dB SEES Frequency 5000 Hz CE Will use band 4 On 1000 E LEE 30 of the EQ j Hz input dB Output dB a INPUT GAIN EQ FILTER YN MATRIX LEVELS X OVER EQ LIM OUTPUT Pe dee m ej pim E E F ee 3 WU H J J M PHANTOM SIDECHAIN J MIX LEVEL apart mM L 4 T e M In this case sidechain has been efabled in the EQ tab page You can adjust the sidechain EQ settings here Switch the sidechain on and off to hear the difference between the processed and the original signal Use the make up gain slider with caution Always look at the VU meters in the signal path and make sure internal clipping will never o
73. right rows in opposite directions the microphone is requesting an address from the master unit Confirm the request by pressing the all zones or selective button The LEDs will stop blinking to indicate that the unit has been accepted by the master unit The address is permanently stored in memory and can only be erased via the user interface of the master unit When paging is activated by a DIMIC unit the chime from AudioControl 12 8 will be activated DIMIC 12 DIMIC 1 DIMIC 12 DIMIC 125 info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 82 Factory default settings out of the box behavior standard settings after a factory reset Output configuration 4 Stereo zones on analog outputs output 1 2 zone 1 3 4 zone 2 5 6 zone 3 7 8 zone 4 Digital output SPDIF is not used Input configuration 5 Sources channels stereo Channel 1 2 input 1 2 balanced Channel 2 2 input 3 4 balanced Channel 3 input 5 6 balanced Channel 4 input 7 8 unbalanced Channel 5 input 9 10 unbalanced Inputs 112 not used Inout 12 paging mic output when a DIMIC unit is connected SPDIF digital input not used Default settings outputs e Source Select Channel 1 e Music Level 0 dB e Mic Master Level 0 dB e Message Level 0 dB e Pagingmic Level 0 dB e Chime Level 3 dB e Paging Master Level 0 dB e Master Volume Level O dB e Output trim O dB e Delay off e EQ Dynamics and X over off inf
74. ro 18 on wallpanel after pressing a button on the panel Audio Signal path cesi Macro DO Macro21 In Macro22 Macro23 A i 2 1 4 5 6 7 B g 1 t 12 3 Macro24 Macro25 Function 7 Function 8 OUT L pita 9 L ML i au 06 SIGNALS 15232 Macro27 Q E IQ Macro28 Macro29 info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 46 The macro has been assigned to wallpanel 1 To execute the macro from the wallpanel push the up or down buttons on the wallpanel until Macro Recall Mute zone 1 appears in the display Now push the volume button to execute part 1 of the dual function macro Push the volume button to execute part 2 of the dual function macro A normal not dual function macro can be executed from the wallpanel by selecting the macro with the up or down arrow buttons and by pushing the or button on the wallpanel The table on the macro tab page explains the functions of the buttons Dual function macros 1st macro 2e macro Paging mic nondatch Release Push Paging mic latch OF On Logic input nonJdatch R EJ Toggle L a Logic input Latch Ey Toggle E Wallpane Event scheduler V NA NOTE there are many ways to recall and execute a macro Please remember that the event scheduler will only recall the first part of a dual function macro You can not assign a macro to a microphone button if no microphone has been connected to the AudioControl unit You can
75. rofessional Note connection from the PC to the AudioContro unit is made with a standard RS232 straight cable by default connected to the front RS23Z A port on the AudioControl unit During the boot sequence power up the programming RS232 port status led will light up a few seconds infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 3 Straight RS232 cable PC to AudioControl port A The RS232 B and C connectors are meant for communication between the AudioControl unit and other peripherals If you want to control Apart audio RS232 compatible devices you need a CROSSED serial cable For other brands a STRAIGHT or CROSSED serial cable is used depending on the peripheral device Crossed cable AudioControl to Apart audio peripherals Keep your software and firmware up to date Check our website for the latest firmware and graphic installer interface program WWW apart audio com Before installing the latest interface program please uninstall the previous version via the Windows control panel programs amp features uninstall Uninstalling the program will not erase your expert password stored on your computer info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 4 RS232 COMMUNICATION In case you want to identify the RS232 port needed for communicating with the GII software power off the AudioControl unit and power it on again During the boot sequence power up the RS232 port led necessary for programming the device will light
76. sent by other units such as home automation systems for example RS232 A front panel port settings are 19200 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control RS232 A port settings are fixed RS232 B and C rear panel ports can be configured via serial commands or via the Graphic installer interface program Standard ASCII strings are used to control the AudioControl 12 8 so it is possible to use Terminal software e g HyperTerminal Hercules to test configure and or control it Instructions are not case sensitive Each string must be ended with a Carriage Return CR ASCII code 13 or n Alternatively if you like to look up the syntax of the possible strings and AudioControl 12 8 answers sent via RS232 open the program s log window while operating the unit via the program The string is structured in the following order Command Attribute Parameter Value CR Strings require a space between each parameter the last character in the string needs to be a carriage return CR Line feed LF characters are ignored so they may be used An instruction consists of a command an attribute and possible one or more parameters E g the instruction to switch the music volume from zone 1 at maximum level will look like this SET MSCLVL ZONE1 12 CR where SET is the command MSCLVL the attribute ZONE1 the first parameter and 12 the second parameter which is the maximum value in this case Commands Th
77. set without deleting it click the checkbox To edit the preset click the Edit button info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 53 E AudicControl 12 8 Expert leve r cum h l hs o DG IN Enable event scheduler Audio Signal path l SF AUDIO sd SS ee e SN XN EMEN ELEME MM i x E MEM MM EMEN D TC o 9 10 1 12 A ee tf XE UE VN S n v I mo ou E M M M M SO E um M M M M M IM L DIGITAL X Wu SIGNALS _ _ _ as232 L GENERAL PURPOSE I A RD info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 54 10 Feature pack The feature pack AC12 8FP is an additional electronic module PCB You need to install the module in the AudioControl unit and update the firmware to the latest version Visit our website at www apart audio com and download the latest firmware version update program Consult the manual supplied with the feature pack to install the module in the AudioControl unit All necessary hardware is supplied with the product Ti E EL a a 27 le a M D NE pa UU MRA L T jd r ipa L apart TITETTTETTTETTTT LTTTTR Eam rs a r rs E D The feature pack adds a message player 8 general purpose in and outputs audio output delay function for time aligned systems and gives you the opportunity to apply zone combining to your setup ITI HIIRE PEINE E ST a A EC info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 55 a Message player
78. ssigned Button 10 Not assigned Button 11 Not assigned Button 12 Not assigned Call button Push to talk If you want an overview of the fysical connections of the AudioControl unit click the Connection diagram button The diagram looks like this Connection diagram ZONE4L Project name ZONE3L ZONE L ZONE1L Date Do not connect Dia mot connect CHANNELS L CHAHMELAL De not connect 0 0 0 EMEN NH Hiji Hid LT CHANNEL A CHANNELS R do not connect CHANNEL L CHANNELT A CHANNEL L CHANNEL A CHANNELS L CHAHNELSR Feature pack GENERAL PURPOSE ODTPLITS Do not connect Da not connect Do not conmect Do not connect 8 GENERALRURPOSEIHPUTS Paging linking Mone COM port configuration A Frant B Rear C Rear OGIC INFUTI OGIC INPUT2 OGIC INPUTS OGIC INPUT4 Copy to clipboard us 2 way contis software Gill Serial input amp output Serial output You can save the file joeg extension copy it to clipboard for use in other programs or print the diagram on a sheet as a reference for the installer DISCLAIMER the screenshots items and function descriptions mentioned in this manual are subject to change Apart Audio reserves the right to make changes without prior notice info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 80 Factory default settings Out of the box behavior or factory default settings ZONES L CERT ZOMES
79. t B Switch When you make a change in the RS232 port settings change the cable as mentioned in the dialog box and click OK infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 17 3 Global Config AudioControl has 3 types of audio inputs channels and 5 types of audio outputs zones see page 21 definable in the global config window Available inputs channels e Music source a music source must be selected per zone Its individual level is controlled by the Music Source fader Link 2 inputs for stereo operation unlink when the source is mono e Mic mix input Mic mix inputs are all mixed together with individual level control and microphone mix sum of all mics level control faders Link 2 inputs for stereo operation unlink when the source is mono e Speech paging for DIMIC units Input 12 is used if speech paging is selected Mono only Global Audio Audio config inputs outputs Input 1 eec MI CHANNEL j VES New output zone input 2 CHANNEL1 A RS Se ono AV e s 4 Input 7 Input 8 Walipanel Paging mic Balanced inouts Input 9 be lt iik Music source CHANNEL5 ed inputs Input 10 Input 11 947 m CENE Input 12 Speech paging a Paging Projectname sey a Factory reset Clear screen Upload to AC 12 8 Cancel SPDIF Unbalanc uae oo ie ee 2 A P I 2 5 T Here you can set up the input and output configuration of the nit If you are happy with the changes you made click the
80. the special characters Click the ok button Mame Send port B Input command string track 20 10 420 00 Space NUL SOH STK ETX EOT ENO ACK BEL 5i LE OCI OC DC DO NAR SYM ETE CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS DEL UNOMNIS TRE 3 sg Second click the macro tab create a new macro give it a name and click the macro record button In macro recording mode click the RsPort tab then click the RS232 port B play button The software program will synchronize the settings with the AudioControl unit That s it info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 49 9 Event scheduler fe AudioControl 12 8 Expert leve y jm mm x a I ee Enable event scheduler Close Audio Signal path vot as AUDIO c Seg rr CONTROL IN Co 1 E Uh wr ck Me URP VE m 4 5 OUI LEE NE OU Lo DIGITAL FG SIGNALS L ps3 L 130811511053 3 P 4 On this page we can set up and enable disable the event scheduler First adjust the clock of your AudioControl unit by clicking the Set computer time button This will upload your computer s clock to the unit Alternatively you can set the clock manually as shown below Set date and time vijdag 22 november 2013 Time Are you currently on summer time BE No Cancel info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 50 Now click the daylight savi
81. the volume button to the maximum and press Set max info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 66 When the values you have entered or calibrated are invalid you will see this error message Mot within passible range Check the connections a NVOL10K has three connections and you only need 2 maybe you have used the wrong ones on the NVOL10K the low position means 0 ohm approximately the high setting means 10 k ohm approximately measured between the and connection on the NVOL10K unit Use an ohmmeter in case of doubt NVOL10K Connect the NVOL10K connection to an AudioControl general purpose input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or 8 depending on your configuration NOTE use a screened wire between the AudioControl and the NVOL 1 OK unit when the wire length exceeds approximately 5 meters The wired screen s shield is connected to the general purpose C connector The ohmic value of the NVOL 10K unit should be 10 k ohm 20 You can also use a standard 10 k ohm 20 potmeter The ohmic difference between min and max should be at least 7 k ohm infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 67 C Logic outputs The feature pack adds 8 logic outputs to the AudioControl unit The outputs are all open collector type outputs These outputs are able to sink a maximum of 60 mA per output providing that the external supply voltage is maximum 24VDC DO NOT EXCEED THESE MAXIMUM VALUES The negative pole or connecti
82. tomatically ewe Gam mre info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 95 The command for lowering the zone 1 master by 1 step looks like this DEC VOLUME ZONE 1 followed by a CR command The unit replies VOLUME ZONE 1 1UE The volume of zone 1 has been lowered by 1 step The U means that the zone 1 master is unmuted not muted The E means that the mute command is enabled This means that you can send a mute command NOTE you can increment or decrement INC or DEC the volume in steps from 1 to 10 For example you want to decrease the master fader level of zone 1 by 10 steps at once The command looks like this DEC VOLUME ZONE 1 10 Where the 10 can be a value from 2 to 10 If no value is soedtied the unit will change by 1 step info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 96 Example 2 We want to mute the zone 1 master ES AudioContral 128 Eger lew reli a i ii vena inputs m selected zane d Zone mastess PagingMaster Master ITR PET e j Pagmic 5 EN us a lane FPES i ni A iN M i PAGING MICS CHIME SSAGE Click the mute button it will become red to show that zone 1 is muted The log screens looks like this Incoming 21 05 2013 14 07 45 SET VOLUME ZONE 1 MUTE 21 05 2013 14 07 45 VOLUME ZONE 1 1 ME Send command EF Send Enter will be added automatically SW Meter B am The program has sent this command SET VOL
83. ton select the command or macro to be executed event lt lt BL GHBENE Macra Recumence Now set the schedule this can be fixed date and time or a recurrent event For example play a previously recorded wake up message every weekday at 7 15 h Choose Weekly in the recurrence dropdown box and select the days of the week next set the time and click the OK button Macro Hecurmence Weekly fl Monday J Tuesday J Wednesday i Thursday FJ Friday Saturday Sunday The event will show up in the scheduler list BI AudicControl 12 8 Expert iey I am an 09 24 vrijdag 22 11 2013 Close Enable event scheduler Enable disable Edit Delete Macro Play wake up Recurrence Weekly Days MON TUE WED THU FRI Time 07 15 Enable disable oe tnable disable ae a Enable disable mee Enable disable 0 nee EI aA Enable disable meus n Enabe disable wake up TIMEDPR2 TIMEDPR3 TIMEDPR4 TIMEDPR5 TIMEDPR6 TIMEDPR7 TIMEDPR8 TIMEDPRS TIMEDPR10 Enable disable Enable disable Enable disable MB Enable disable Me rei sf ti TIMEDPR11 TIMEDPR12 TIMEDPR13 ICI Ie Ie e ee fe fe fe fe e TFT rer AUDIO oer ee CONTROL r aa O LJ8 08 IN Ti We wea AME N ET ACIES 5 OU LEE NE OU Lo du G A TOL T A O lt mn In case you want to remove the event from the list click the delete button To disable the pre
84. up for a few seconds Default RS232 port is th frant port A Connect the serial cable to the A port When the connection via RS232 fails check your serial cable is it straight or crossed If you don t know measure the pins 1 on 1 with an ohmmeter pin 2 is connected to pin 2 pin 3 to 3 5 to 5 Now check the RS232 communication port or communication adapter driver on the PC and make sure the RS232 communication port adapter on your computer is compatible and fully functional in both directions Tx AND Rx When the heartbeat leds on the front of the unit don t light up there is no communication possible between the computer and the unit When the computer sends a command the RS232 IN led on the AudioControl unit will blink At the same time the unit will confirm by sending a reply to the computer the RS232 OUT led will blink A good way to troubleshoot communication problems is to install a third party terminal communication program such as our preferred Hercules communication program available for download free of charge Download and install the program http www hw group comvproducts hercules index en html UDP Setup Serial TOP Client TCP Server UDP Test Mode About Received Sent dats Serial pori COMI opened gt AUDIO CONTROL 12 8 SWVRSN 1 1 187 GLOBAL BOARD DELAYBOARD 1 103 POWER ON COMI X Clo Modem lines e co Qn osR cts DTR fats pidat Send get info lt CR gt HEX Send H M run bis
85. ut UNDEF 1 undefined 1 UNDEF2 undefined 2 ZONECOMB zone combining An instruction is made of a command an attribute and one or more parameters values depending on the type of instruction infoQapart audio com www a part audio com 92 The best and easiest way to determine the syntax of an instruction and to determine the possible parameter values is to use the dedicated AudioControl 12 8 installer interface program log in with your expert code and operate the software while connected to an AudioControl unit Open the program enter your expert level password and synchronize the settings with your computer Now click on the monitor tab BS AudioControl 123 Exper lev o s Zip os EN E pi imme RE J D Expert level s apart Les ZEE Audiocontrol CONTROL CO 3 4 GI GENERAL PURPOSE 0 Select monitor position Monitor dpa a C LIM Monitor volume A To monitor another output pleas select in the main window info apart audio com WWW apart audio com 93 The log screen will open up RS232 log CERE m zz Outgoing Incoming 27 11 2013 15 18 33 INC VOLUME ZONE 1 5 27 11 2013 15 18 33 VOLUME ZONE 1 18 U E Send command Send Enter will be added automatically VU Meter Clear log _ Now click the Clear log button The log screen will be cleared In the left pane you will see the outgoing instructions sent by the computer
86. vice Installer IN 005 7 Pus 22 fi E OUT In installer mode the following expert functions are not accessible e Audio inputs tab Eq settings are limited to classic Bass Mid Treble Dynamics are not available Config settings gain only e Audio outputs tab I O faders only Trim N A X over N A Eq limited to Bass Mid Treble DYN LIM N A Delay N A e Wallpanel only Source select Master volume and Music level are assignable e Paging mic N A e Macros NA e Event scheduler N A e Feature pack N A e Monitor same functionality as in expert mode e Export Import same functionality as in expert mode Note in case the unit has been configured in expert mode the installer can not access the unit via RS232 Installer mode is only available when the unit has been reset to factory defaults out of the box behaviour or when programmed in installer level In installer mode the unit behaves like a classic multizone preamplifiermatrix with basic tone controls In expert mode all features are available The GII program requires a minimum screen resolution of 1000 x 600 pixels infoQapart audio com WWW apart audio com 7 b Expert mode ES AudioControl 128 aE Se MEE a A kcu d poca Offline Choose connection type Found a compatible AudioControl device Do you want to connect to It Device can only be accesed EOM a expert please provide your key Expert

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