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1. 6 Getto work The button options are Create New Location File Start New Location file When you are done be sure to save it Since you re working online your work is communicated to the 9022 as you work Upload from Devices Upload the location file information FROM the currently connected 9022 s Download to Devices Download the current location file to the 9022 s Use this option if you ve been working offline and want to hear the results of your work Cancel Didn t want to do this Get me out of here FINDING YOUR SERIAL COM PORT The 9022 requires a serial port on the host computer for communications 1 QN ee S cba Click Start Settings Control Panel From the Control Panel screen locate the System icon and left doubleclick it Select the Device Manager tab Locate the Ports icon and left doubleclick it The device manager now displays the ports used by the computer and their assignments Clicking on any of them displays additional information If you have a modem you may need to go back to step 4 locate the Modems icon and doubleclick it to see its COM port assignment Sometimes your mouse may also use a serial port Remember the port number of an unassigned serial port for use with the 9022 Symetrix gt O Using Audio Workplace Chapter 6 SYMETRIX AUDIO WORKPLACE SOFTWARE The Symetrix Audio Workplace is a Windows 95 98 application designed to configure and control the 9022 Most of the s2. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Operator Safety Summary 2 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 3 Chapter 4 Front amp Rear Panel Controls 4 Chapter 5 Audio Workplace Installation 8 Chapter 6 Using Audio Workplace 10 Chapter 7 Specifications 17 Chapter 8 Block Diagram 18 Chapter 9 Warranty amp Service 19 Appendix A Hexadecimal Conversion Tables 2 Appendix B Declaration of Conformity 23 Rev A 03 2 March 2000 Symetrix part number 5390220A03 Subject to change without notice 2000 Symetrix Inc All rightreserved Symetrix is a registered trademark of Symetrix Inc Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Symetrix assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products e Sym etrix Under copyright laws no part of this manual may be 6408 216th St SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 Tel 425 778 7728 Fax 425 778 7727 Email symetrix O symetrixaudio com reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying scanning recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from Symetrix Inc etrix i O Sym Chapter 1 Introduction The Symetrix 9022 2x2 DSP Engine is a programmable DSP processor intended for the installed sound market Symetrix Audio Workplace software provides real time control over mu
3. Provide sufficient rackspace Avoid situating the 9022 next to wireless microphone receivers just in case No extra rackspace is required between adjacent 90225 Use the appropriate Symetrix PS 3 AC power transformer for your locale s mains voltage Accept no substitutes Similar looking is not close enough to guarantee compatibility Make the audio input and output connections as required The balanced input stage uses a simple diffamp circuit For unbalanced operation ground the low side of the input preferably at the source The balanced output stage emulates a grounded center tap transformer For unbalanced operation float the unused output If you are using multiple units with one control path daisy chain the rear panel Host and Slave port connectors to each other Do not loop the last device back to the first one All signal lines within the connector are passed through the 9022 for compatibility with other non Symetrix units The Host and Slave port connectors are male to female connectors like numbered pins wired together For a 9022 only system only pins 2 3 4 and 5 are needed If there are other non Symetrix devices in the chain of devices then you may need to wire the remaining pins together The 9022 passes connections through on all other pins i e they re wired together Connect the first 9022 s Host port connector to the computer used for device control You can also use the front panel connector Set each
4. t d then substitute its drive letter From floppy discs 1 Insert disk number 1 into your computer s floppy disk drive 2 Click on the Start button then Run a setup f your floppy drive isn t a then substitute its drive letter From the Symetrix Website http www symetrixaudio com 1 Download the Audio Workplace program file 2 From the Start button Run the file program that you just downloaded to start the Setup program If there is no 9022 connected to your computer the software reverts to offline mode Here you can explore the software experiment to your heart s content and perhaps even get useful work done You can save any configurations that you create to a file that can be downloaded later into an operating 9022 OFFLINE MODE 1 Use the control panel to determine the name of your computer s serial port COMI COM2 COM3 COM4 2 Double click on s9022 exe to run it 3 When the program fails to detect a 9022 on its serial port it opens a dialog box and asks if you want to work offline Click on the Yes button ONLINE MODE 1 Use the control panel to determine the name of your computer s serial port COMI COM2 COM3 COM4 Double click on s9022 exe to run it From the Setup menu select your computer s serial port Click on the ONLINE button EO Choose an option from the buttons displayed a Create New Location File b Upload from Devices c Download to Devices d Cancel
5. balanced The maximum input level is 25 dBu This connector should be driven from a low impedance source The output stage emulates a grounded center tap transformer winding For unbalanced usage float pin 3 and remember that you ll lose 6 dB signal level and output headroom The input stage is a simple differential amplifier For unbalanced sources connect the minus pin 3 connection to ground pin 1 preferably at the source The input stage is a simple differential amplifier For unbalanced sources connect the minus pin 3 connection to ground pin 1 preferably at the source Host Port Connections The Host upstream port uses a DB 9 female connector with the following connections a EE DE sem m Lo Cm m o Cm oom o se C em _ Slave Port Connections The Slave downstream port uses a DB 9 male connector with the following connections e gt yes etrix Audio Workplace Installation Chapter 5 The Symetrix AudioWorkplace software provides real time control over multiple audio functions from a Windows 95 98 PC environment Use one of the following procedures to install the Audio Workplace software on your computer From the Audio Workplace CD ROM 1 The software should autorun after inserting the CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive 2 Ifthe software does not autorun then Click on the Start button Run d setup if your CD ROM drive isn
6. compression while RATIO SLIDER Sets the compression ratio ae mp those above 10 1 are considered limiting etrix Chapter 7 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Analog to Digital Conversion Physical Dynamic Range gt 114 dBFS A weighted Size hwd 1 75 x 19 x 6 inches 4 44 x 48 26 x 15 24 centimeters THD Noise lt 002 THD 1dBFS 1KHz Weight 4 4 Ibs 1 99 kg net input attenuators set to unity gain Input Impedance gt 20k balanced Electrical Maximum Input Level 25dBu balanced Minimum Recommended Nominal Input Level 10dBu balanced Power requirements 15V AC E red Minimum CMR 40dB at 60Hz gt 230V AC nominal 205 to 253V AC 50 to 60Hz 20 watts Digital to Analog Conversion Dynamic Range gt 112 dBFS A weighted Specifications subject to change without notice THD Noise lt 003 at 1 dBFS 1kHz output attenuators set to unity gain Output Impedance 300 Ohms balanced Performance Data Frequency Response 20 Hzto 20 kHz 0 5 dB Sample Rate 48 kHz Converter Types Delta Sigma Conversion Method 24 bit Filter Algorithms Power normalized lattice structure Pink Noise Periodicity gt 6 minute cycle period Number of Stored Programs 8 Maximum Number of Units on a Single Daisy Chain 125 Serial Baud Rate 19 2k or 38 4k 8 bit no parity ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS SPECIFICATIONS The digital signal processor Processor shall have two inputs and two outputs There shall be no user accessible front pa
7. is 25 dBu 3 circuit Euroblock connector Paralleled with XLR3 output connector 3 circuit Euroblock connector Paralleled with XLR3 output connector Table continued on next page All signal lines passed through for compatibility with non Symetrix RS 232 controlled units See table on page 7 All signal lines passed through for compatibility with non Symetrix RS 232 controlled units See table on page 7 S1 up 38400 baud down 19200 baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit S2 8 The address range is 1 126 The switches require converting the address into a binary number see Appendix A The output stage emulates a grounded center tap transformer winding For unbalanced usage float pin 3 and remember that you ll lose 6 dB signal level and output headroom etrix XLR3 M connector Supplies balanced line level output signals from a 320 Ohm source impedance Pin 2 is hot The maximum output level is 25 dBu XLR3 female connector Accepts balanced or unbalanced line level signals The input impedance is 20 kilohms balanced The maximum input level is 25 dBu This connector should be driven from a low impedance source for best CMR rejection 3 circuit Euroblock connector Paralleled with XLR3 input connector 3 circuit Euroblock connector Paralleled with XLR3 input connector XLR3 female connector Accepts balanced or unbalanced line level signals The input impedance is 20 kilohms
8. 0 2a 34 3e 48 52 5c 66 70 7a 84 8e 98 a2 ac b6 cO ca d4 de e8 f2 fc GQ O U DA gt A 2c 36 40 4a 54 5e 68 72 7C 86 90 9a a4 ae b8 c2 cc d6 e0 ea f4 fe c O 2d 37 41 4b 55 5f 69 73 7d 87 91 9b ab af b9 c3 cd d7 el eb 6 6 10 1a 24 2e 38 42 4c 56 60 6a 74 7e 88 92 9c a6 bO ba c4 ce d8 e2 ec f6 7 T 11 1b 25 2f 39 43 4d 57 61 6b 75 7f 89 93 9d a7 b1 bb c5 cf d9 e3 ed 12 tc 26 30 3a 44 4e 58 62 6c 76 80 8a 94 9e a8 b2 bc c6 do da e4 ee f8 13 td 27 31 3b 45 4f 59 63 6d 77 81 8b 95 9f aQ b3 bd c7 d1 db e5 ef Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We Symetrix Incorporated 6408 216th St SW Mountlake Terrace Washington USA declare under our sole responsibility that the product 9022 2x2 DSP Engine to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN 55103 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry The technical construction file is maintained at Symetrix Inc 6408 216th St SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA The authorized representative located within the European Community is World
9. 3 1101 D 14 1110 E 15 1111 F TABLE A 2 Decimal to Hex Conversions 10 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 30 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 40 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 50 80 81 82 83 84 8 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 60 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 70 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 80 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 90 144 145 147 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 100 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 110 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 120 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 130 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 140 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 150 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 Symetrix etrix TABLE A 3 Hex to Decimal Conversions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 TO 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 22 0 0 a 14 te 28 32 3c 46 50 5a 64 6e 78 82 8c 96 a0 aa b4 be c8 d2 dc e6 fo fa 1 1 b 15 1f 29 33 3d 47 51 5b 65 6f 79 83 8d 97 al ab b5 bf c9 d3 dd e7 f1 fb 2 2 c 16 2
10. 9022 s device address switch to something unique We suggest starting at 1 and incrementing the address by 1 for each additional device The switches require a binary number that represents the device address convert the decimal device address to binary in binary notation See Appendix A Connect the Remote Program Select terminals as required A momentary ground connection is required This could be an SPST switch a transistor pulldown etc These connections are not required for operation If not used leave them or unused terminals unconnected Symetrix O Front amp Rear Panel Controls Chapter 4 C AUDIO m N a a I 2X2 DSP ENGINE i i Symetrix e o 9 CH2OUTPUT CHI OUTPUT CH2INPUT mw O Symetrix a GSS sss Sey gin mar pem gem ON uniu SLAVEPORT HOSTPORT F ADDRESS F EE e HEHBHHERBRHE S Oana e HEBREE e n ena x USE J L J T s Rear panel contact closure Identifies the preset configuration connections or the Audio currently in operation Workplace software select the configuration in use SYSTEM STATUS Tells at a glance what is going on LEDs inside the box Indicates signal clipping anywhere This LED should NEVER adieu within the 9022 illuminate Indicates signal presence at the output DENIS of the A D c
11. BEGGING AND PLEADING WAIT Before you toss this guide away we d like to offer you a blatant bribe How does four extra years of free warranty coverage sound Good huh Just fill out and mail your completed product registration card Even simpler you can register online at www symetrixaudio com Either way five full years of warranty coverage can be yours If you don t register your product we ll still give you one year of warranty coverage but it only takes a minute to fill out the card or register online We promise that we won t share your personal information with anyone else So what s to lose Now for a little light reading LEGALESE Symetrix Inc expressly warrants that the product will be free from defects in material and work manship for one 1 year An additional four 4 years will be added to this warranty period if Buyer registers the product Symetrix s obligations under this warranty will be limited to repairing or replacing at Symetrix s option the part or parts of the product which prove defective in material or workmanship within five years from date of purchase provided that the Buyer gives Symetrix prompt notice of any defect or failure and satisfactory proof thereof Products may be returned by Buyer only after a Return Authorization number RA has been obtained from Symetrix Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return the product to the Symetrix factory Symetrix reserves the right to inspect any pr
12. DITOR GAIN REDUCTION METER Virtual block diagram that displays the current configuration Left click on processing blocks and then drag and drop them into the diagram Click and drag between the dots in the signal paths to change the signal flow Double click on any processor to edit its settings once it is in the chain The MASTER buttons on the processors make its settings the master control for both processing blocks The Pink LED illuminates when the pink noise source is enabled The Bypass button places that channel of the 9022 into bypass mode This condition is the same as during power off Adjusts the analog input gain of each input of the 9022 Displays the input signal level after the input level slider The meter is calibrated in dBFS decibels relative to full scale converter overload Displays the amount of gain reduction taking place within the compressor limiter blocks You can put several processing blocks of the same type like both equalizers into the same signal path You cannot mix inputs The bypass configuration can be altered via circuit board jumpers This control is always displayed regardless of the processor block being edited Another way to look at the meters is as a headroom meter When you illuminate the OdBFS segment you re out of headroom This control is always displayed regardless of the processor block being edited This control is always displayed regard
13. Marketing Associates P O Box 100 St Austell Cornwall PL26 6YU U K Date of issue 1 September 1999 Place of issue Mountlake Terrace Washington USA Authorized signature Dane Butcher President Symetrix Incorporated Symetrix 23 e etrix Symetrix Symetrix Inc 6408 216th St SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA Tel 425 778 7728 Fax 425 778 7727 Web site http www symetrixaudio com Email symetrix symetrixaudio com
14. all be balanced and accessible via XLR connectors and bare wires RS 232 connections shall utilize DB 9 female connectors There shall be no batteries within the Processor The digital signal processor shall be the Symetrix 9022 2x2 DSP Engine 17 O Symetr Chapter 8 Block Diagram SLAdLAO cHO SLNdLNO LHO SAV IdSId ANY HIAIHA Q31 O u3wod SSvdA8 QO ssvaaa was O mois dno O Qam cHo IH9 SNLVIS WALSAS sO s O O zO lasaud DAS Q3TIOuLNOO ATIVLISIG NIVO SuadiWnr dO19313S H31H3ANCO AULINIHIO ONIHOLINOIN HIMOd HOSSIdOHd 19019 HaLSVIN LIg v2 Via AOUNOS SSVdAd qaads H9IH E E E H LIg v2 HOSS390Hd lt TwNDIS Vq 93183ANCO eae 19313S NvVHDOHd ALOWSY NI IL IL DOSDOS DAS 1SOH aN ATIVILISIC eLosvezi jaja njajan njing SSduaav 39IA3 SINANI LU HO DOG 4o SLANI T LHO DOS 4 18 O Symetrix Chapter 9 Warranty amp Service
15. chaser and anyone who purchases the product within the specified warranty period Warranty Registration must be completed and mailed to Symetrix within thirty 30 days of the date of purchase Symetrix does not authorize any third party including any dealer or sales representative to assume any liability or make any additional warranties or representation regarding this product information on behalf of Symetrix This limited warranty gives the buyer certain rights You may have additional rights provided by applicable law Symetrix etrix AND MORE LEGALESE The total liability of Symetrix on any claim whether in contract tort including negligence or otherwise arising out of connected with or resulting from the manufacture sale delivery resale repair replacement or use of any product will not exceed the price allocable to the product or any part thereof which gives rise to the claim In no event will Symetrix be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to damage for loss of revenue cost of capital claims of customers for service interruptions or failure to supply and costs and expenses incurred in connection with labor overhead transportation installation or removal of products or substitute facilities or supply houses HOW TO CONTACT SYMETRIX TECH SUPPORT If you have any technical questions regarding your Symetrix product please contact our Customer Service Depar
16. ctive connection to a 9022 Sets the frequency division between BAND SPLIT the two bands of the FREQUENCY SLIDER compressor limiter when using the split band mode Selects full range mode This is a traditional compressor limiter device only Only the controls on the right hand side of the screen are active in this mode Selects split band mode In this mode a crossover highpass and lowpass filters with inputs paralleled drives separate compressor limiter processors whose outputs are then mixed back into a single signal You can drag and drop the green Split band mode can be very effective in preventing audible compression artifacts SPLIT BAND Displays input output graph illustrating current knee threshold and ratio settings Selects knee characteristic soft Bore Burtons medium hard Table continued on next page dot in the input output graph to set the threshold Then you can drag the green dot at the right end of the graph line to set the ratio The knee describes the shape of the compression curve as the signal level transits through the threshold level ATTACK TIME Sets the attack time of the Longer attack times retain high SLIDER compressor frequency transient content RELEASE TIME Sets the release time of the Slower release times minimize SLIDER compressor pumping Sets the threshold level of the THRESHOLD SLIDER compressor Generally ratios less than 10 1 are considered
17. delay implements a single input single output digital delay You can enter the delay time in seconds feet or meters NUN Allows you to work online realtime SER if there is a 9022 connected Allows you to work on a configuration without an active connection to a 9022 Indicated value does not include Drag this slide control to set the 1 5mS propagation delay time delay time required for A D and D A conversion METERS INPUT BOX Since the speed of sound is dependent on temperature this window allows you to supply your own values DELAY SLIDER Type in the delay time in meters ENVIRONMENT WINDOW No the 9022 does not have temperature sensors within 14 Compressor Limiter Screen The compressor limiter implements a single or dual band gain reduction processor If the Master button has been pressed in the Device Configuration Screen block diagram the sidechains gain reduction signal of the two compressors operate using a signal representing the sum of the two inputs If you want both compressors A and B to have the same settings yet be independently settable start with the Master button pressed on the Device Configuration Screen Make your initial settings on the Master device then return to the Device Configuration Screen and unclick the Master button for the compressors Os Allows you to work online realtime ne if there is a 9022 connected Allows you to work on a configuration without an a
18. g system You should have at least 16 Mb of RAM You need at least 2 Mb of free space on the computer s hard drive The display subsystem should use at least 64K colors also known as 16 bit high color and should also be set to use small fonts A suitable interconnect cable from the computer s serial port to the 9022 s front panel RS 232 connection The cable needs to have pins 2 3 4 and 5 wired between the male and female connectors 2 to 2 3 to 3 4 to 4 5 to 5 You can install and run the Symetrix Audio Workplace software without having a 9022 connected Refer to the Hardware Installation section pg 3 to install the 9022 Refer to the Software Installation section pg 8 to install the Symetrix Audio Workplace software This printed guide describes the 9022 s features and how to install it For further product and usage information consult the HELP menu available in the Audio Workplace program Please report any bugs or inconsistencies with the hardware the software or this guide to Phone 425 778 7728 Fax 425 778 7727 Email symetrix symetrixaudio com Web site www symetrixaudio com E s 2E 9 uiia 9 Front panel NS MOTE PROGRAM SI e 201 2 101 se Bn O Symetrix prawani rang SUM SE ges proni ium on ERES ih Nono gaen a ama in GN GN c e Symetrix Rear panel etrix Operator Safe
19. he graphic EQ and then switch to the parametric EQ to notch something as well You can cascade the two equalizer blocks in the device configuration screen and set one as a graphic and the other as a parametric The frequency response graph shows the cumulative effects of the equalizer and the high and low pass filters O Allows you to work online realtime pares if there is a 9022 connected Allows you to work on a configuration without an active connection to a 9022 There are individual per band EQ Bypass Bypasses the equalizer bypass buttons too LN memes O EE FLAT response setting You can left click any dot in the display area to drag and drop it for setting INDIVIDUAL BAND There are 10 bands each with the CONTROLS same frequency range Don t confuse this with the EQ Bypass Bypasses this band of the equalizer Bypass button located in the upper left corner of the screen Bw Sets the bandwidth of this band w _ss GN Sets the gain of this band This is the boost cut knob Selects graphic equalizer or parametric equalizer If enabled via the Device Configuration screen the highpass HiGHPASS FILTER filter has a 12 or 24 dB octave slope and a frequency range of 20Hz 20khz If enabled via the Device Configuration screen the lowpass Lowpass FILTER filter has a 12 or 24 dB octave slope and a frequency range of 20Hz 20khz 13 e etrix etrix Delay Screen The
20. less of the processor block being edited OUTPUT LEVEL Adjusts the analog output gain of each SLIDER output of the 9022 OUTPUT LEVEL METER Mint DEvicE CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM Displays the input signal level after the output level slider The meter is calibrated in dBu decibels relative to 0 775V RMS Located in the lower right of the display this diagram allows you to easily access any other processing block in the 9022 Clicking on any box in the diagram takes you to that block s screen Clicking on the EDIT button returns you to the Configuration Editor This control is always displayed regardless of the processor block being edited There is also a clip LED that diplays for 3 seconds seconds anytime that clipping occurs in any of the internal modules This block is always displayed regardless of the processor block being edited etrix Graphic Equalizer Screen The equalizer block can be either a 31 band graphic equalizer or a 10 band parametric equalizer The high and low pass filters are also integral to these processing blocks The two different equalizer types are mutually exclusive you can t use the graphic EQ and then switch to the parametric EQ to notch something as well You can cascade the two equalizer blocks and set one as a graphic and the other as a parametric The frequency response graph shows the cumulative effects of the equalizer and the high and low pass filters Allows yo
21. ltiple audio functions from a Windows 95 98 PC environment Audio Workplace allows you to configure program presets adjust parameters or download new DSP code in the field The 9022 has a minimal front panel Audio Workplace provides a virtual front panel via your computer After setup and configuration the settings remain stored inside the 9022 s non volatile memory The virtual front panel disappears with your PC This leaves the chassis tamper proof The 9022 is a two channel processor Each channel has EQ high and low pass filtering delay and multiband compression and limiting available There are two inputs and two outputs The processor s user interface imitates a dual row 8 slot card frame The highly intuitive user interface allows you to drag and drop processor blocks into the frame and to interconnect them Don t worry about what works and what doesn t the software has been designed to prevent mistakes and simply won t allow an incorrect interconnection You ll need the following items to use and control the 9022 The 9022 and the Symetrix Audio Workplace software A PC computer running the Microsoft Windows 95 or 98 graphical operating system The computer must have an unused serial COM port If you re starting from scratch install Windows first and make sure that it is running before trying to install the Audio Workplace software Processor requirements are determined by your version of the Windows operatin
22. nel controls The Processor shall perform all signal processing functions in the digital domain utilizing 24 bit digital wordlengths Analog to digital and digital to analog conversion shall use 24 bit delta sigma converters The Processor shall provide the following signal processing functions high pass filters low pass filters equalization either graphic or parametric signal delay and single and dual band com pression limiting The Processor shall also provide pink noise for testing and sound masking purposes All signal processing functions shall be controllable by a suitable graphical interface computer program The computer control program shall allow each channel of the Processor to be configured to use the aforementioned signal processing functions via a drag and drop user interface Each channel shall have eight locations for signal processing blocks It shall be possible to interconnect the two channels of the Processor so that one input drives both outputs Communication with the Processor shall take place via RS 232 serial protocol The Processor shall be capable of storing 8 preset configurations in its own memory and recalling via a contact closure arrangement The system status shall be indicated on the front panel The system programming port shall be accessible from the front panel Up to 125 multiple Processors shall be capable of being chain connected together while maintaining their addressability All audio connections sh
23. nnector specified for the product and your operating locale Use only a cord that is in good condition Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Operating Location Do not operate this equipment under any of the following condi tions explosive atmospheres in wet locations in inclement weather improper or unknown AC mains voltage or if improperly fused Do not install near any heat source such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Stay Out of the Box To avoid personal injury or worse do not remove the product covers or panels Do not operate the product without the covers and panels properly installed Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer Clean only with a damp cloth User serviceable parts There are no user serviceable parts inside the 9022 In case of failure refer all servicing to the factory Servic ing is required when the 9022 has been damaged in any way such as when a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Installing the 9022 is straightforward 1
24. oducts which may be the subject of any warranty claim before repair or replacement is carried out Symetrix may at its option require proof of the original date of purchase dated copy of original retail dealer s invoice Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Symetrix Products repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid by Symetrix via United Parcel Service surface to any location within the Continental United States At Buyer s request the shipment may be returned via airfreight at Buyer s expense Outside the Continental United States products will be returned freight collect The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written express implied or statutory Symetrix Inc expressly disclaims any IMPLIED warran ties including fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability Symetrix s warranty obligation and buyer s remedies hereunder are SOLELY and exclusively as stated herein This Symetrix product is designed and manufactured for use in professional and studio audio systems and is not intended for other usage With respect to products purchased by consumers for personal family or household use Symetrix expressly disclaims all implied warranties including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This limited warranty with all terms conditions and disclaimers set forth herein shall extend to the original pur
25. oftware is self explanatory especially if you have any experience with other Windows applications Device Configuration Screen This screen allows you to configure the signal path within the 9022 Click and drag any processor to the single line diagram Click and drag any connecting line to alter the signal path Remember that there are only two inputs and two outputs The Device Configuration Screen will refuse to allow any connection that is illegal Only one split two inputs paralleled is allowed Think about the order of processing as you would if you were connecting physical processors together Try it It s much easier to do than it is to describe You ll be prompted for Create New Location File Upload Audio Workplace from 9022 Download current configuration to 9022 Edit without an active connection to a 9022 Enables an internal pink noise source as an input signal Separate on off Pink Noise controls are provided for each channel and there is an overall level control Connect to a 9022 Device name and ID number are editable Pick a name that is meaningful to you Shows the device name ID number Use the Edit Device List command Edit menu to change the device ID number associated with a particular device Edits or selects preset name in online Presets may also be named via this PnEsET or offline mode dialog box Table continued on next page etrix Sym CONFIGURATION E
26. onverter processor Power LED Indicates presence of electrical power Flickers during data exchange via an Romero RS 232 control port DB 9 female connector Connect host computer here to control front panel RS 232 CONTROL settings Control signals introduced via this port affect only downstream 9022s Pin 2 RXD out Pin 3 TXD in Pin 4 DTR in Pin 5 ground All other pins are not needed REAR PANEL EXTERNAL POWER INPUT SLAVE PORT DOWNSTREAM Host Port UPSTREAM REMOTE PROGRAM SELECT Device ADDRESS dipswitch DIN 7 female connector for power input Use only the Symetrix PS 3 AC power supply Other similar looking power adapters may damage the 9022 DB 9 male connector Sends RS 232 control signals to downstream units DB 9 female connector Accepts RS 232 control signals from Host computer or upstream signal processor Euroblock connector for remote program control Momentarily grounding any of the remote program select connections causes the 9022 to load and execute that preset program 8 way dipswitch This switch determines the device address for this 9022 Each 9022 in a controlled chain must have a unique address Switch 1 changes the baud rate speed of the RS 232 interface from 19200 to 38400 baud Switches 2 8 affect the address XLR3 M connector Supplies balanced line level output signals from a 320 ohm source impedance Pin 2 is hot The maximum output level
27. tment through one of the following methods US callers should phone 425 778 7728 International callers should phone 01 425 778 7728 Phone hours 8 00am to 4 30pm Pacific Time Fax 425 778 7727 E mail tech symetrixaudio com Web site www symetrixaudio com SERVICING YOUR SYMETRIX PRODUCT For US Customers If you have determined that your Symetrix product requires repair services and you reside in the US please contact our Customer Service Department for a return authorization RA number Phone 425 778 7728 Monday through Friday 8AM 0800 hours though 4 30PM 1630 hours Pacific Time Once you have a Return Authorization Number please follow the packing and shipping instructions listed under the In warranty Repairs section of the product user s guide If the warranty period has passed you ll be billed for all necessary parts labor packaging materials and freight charges Please remember you must call for an RA number before sending the unit to Symetrix For International Customers If you live outside of the United States please contact your local Symetrix dealer or distribu tor for instructions on how to obtain service 20 Appendix A Hexadecimal Conversion Tables TABLE A 1 Decimal Binary Hexadecimal Conversions for Numbers 1 16 DECIMAL BINARY HEXADECIMAL 0 0000 0 1 0001 1 2 0010 2 3 0011 3 4 0100 4 5 0101 gt 6 0110 6 7 0111 7 8 1000 8 9 1001 9 10 1010 A 11 1011 B 12 1100 C 1
28. ty Summary Equipment Markings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR WARNING ELECTRIC sHock po NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVI RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SEE OWNERS MANUAL VOIR CAHIER D INSTRUCTIONS No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel II ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pourvant entre repar e l usager S adresser a un reparateur comp tent The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product i e this manual Caution To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug supplied with the unit with any extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted Terms Several notational conventions are used in this manual Some paragraphs may use Note Caution or Warning as a heading Certain typefaces and capitalization are used to identify certain words These are Note Identifies information that needs extra emphasis A Note generall
29. u to work online realtime if there is a 9022 connected Allows you to work on a configuration without an active connection to a 9022 ONLINE Bypass Bypasses the equalizer Restores controls to flat frequency FLAT N response setting Narrow Bw Sah nn EE Man OUO Sharp resonate filters approximately 1 4 octave WIDE Bw i n er bandwidth to Gentle low resonance filters approximately 4 10 octave GRAPHIC Selects graphic equalizer or PARAMETRIC parametric equalizer If enabled via the Device Configuration screen the highpass HicHrass FILTER filter has a 12 or 24 dB octave slope and a frequency range of 20Hz 20khz If enabled via the Device Configuration screen the lowpass Lowrass FILTER filter has a 12 or 24 dB octave slope and a frequency range of 20Hz 20khz Click and drag a slider to change its setting Click on a slider then use the up and down arrow keys to change its setting EQUALIZER SLIDERS S G moos or atiemanon Ot You E left click on a dot in the particular band graph area of the screen and drag that dot to set a particular control You can right click in the graph area and draw a curve using the mouse 12 Parametric Equalizer Screen The equalizer block can be either a 31 band graphic equalizer or a 10 band parametric equalizer The high and low pass filters are also integral to these processing blocks The two different equalizer types are mutually exclusive you can t use t
30. y supplies extra information to help you to better use the 9022 Caution Identifies information that if not heeded may cause damage to the 9022 or other equipment in your system Warning Identifies information that if ignored may be hazardous to your health or that of others CAPITALS Controls switches or other markings on the 9022 s chassis Boldface Strong emphasis 2 Chapter 2 Important Safety Instructions Please read and keep these instructions Heed and follow all warnings and instructions Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Grounding The chassis of this product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the PS 3 PS 3E power cord To avoid electric shock plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before making any connections to the product A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug The grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Danger from Loss of Ground If the protective ground connection is lost all accessible conduc tive parts including knobs and controls that may appear to be insulated can render an electric shock Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and co
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