Altinex MT109-102 Music Mixer User Manual
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1. 0 5 dB Noise Floor 97 dB 20 kHz Table 3 MT109 102 Electrical Connector Panel Frequency Response SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTI TASKER DESCRIPTION OF MT109 102 4 TOP RETAINER SCREW POWER LED MIXER OUTPUT b LINE MICROPHONE INPUT 1 R1 LINE MICROPHONE INPUT 2 fat LINE MICROPHONE INPUT 3 BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW 400 034 008 a 000 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 400 0343 003 5 AV gt Ex Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW MULTI TASKER AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS TB PHANTOM MP POWER S ae OUTPUT POWER CONTROL SUPPLY a 2 SW5 M K xi MIC Eus LINE MIC A INPUT1 BALANCED VOLUME 5 SWT BASS Ls Ns TREBLE am FIXED MIX LINE SW2 SW10 LEVEL OUTPUT LINE MIC e w Y Kw INPUT2 8 Al AI gu ADJUSTABLE BALANCED MIX LINE LEVEL OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 2 SW9 M swa M d MIC SW3 LINE MIC m INPUT3 e z t BALANCED 400 0343 003 SIGNAL MANAGEM2. commands 14 VLOA This command sets the OUTPUT volume to an absolute value Command Format VLOAmOnUI m Volume Level m from 0 to 16 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Set the output volume to 16 for the MT109 102 in slot 4 Send the command VLOA16C4 15 VLIxAm This command sets an INPUT volume to an absolute level Command Format VLIxAmCnUi x Input Number x from 1 to 3 m Volume Level m from 0 to 16 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 400 0343 003 12 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Example Set Input 2 volume level to a value of 8 for the card slot 4 Send the command VLI2A8G4I 16 VLBA This command sets the output BASS level to absolute level Command Format VLBAmCnUi BASS Level m from 0 to 16 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Set the output BASS level of the MT109 102 in slot 44 to the maximum of 16 by sending the command VLBA16C4 17 VLTA This command sets the output TREBLE level to an absolute value Command Format VLTAmOnUI m TREBLE m from 0 to 16 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Examp
3. commands 11 SELO This command sets the path to adjust the OUTPUT volume level The output volume range is 00 to 16 and is adjustable using the and commands or the Volume Ramping commands Command Format SELOCnUI Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example 1 An MT109 102 is in slot 4 Adjust the output volume by sending the command SELOC4 and then using the and commands Example 2 The output volume may also be adjusted using key ramping commands See the VOLUME RAMPING FEATURE section of this manual for details on using this feature 12 SELB This command sets the path to adjust the bass level The BASS level range is 00 to 16 and is adjustable using the and commands Command Format SELBCnUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Example An MT109 102 is in slot 4 Adjust the BASS on the output by sending the command SELBC4 and then using the and commands 13 SELT This command sets the path to adjust the treble level The TREBLE level range is 00 to 16 and is adjustable using the and commands Command Format SELTCnUI Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example An MT109 102 is in slot 4 Adjust the TREBLE on the output by sending the command SELTC4 and then using the and
4. 642 42 Cause 2 The proper card input may not be TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 selected We have carefully tested and have found no Solution Les nd card as that is s problems in the supplied MT109 102 however we 2 7 25 4 would like to offer suggestions for the following E see Cause 3 SLEDS NOTON Cause 3 Cable connections to the Cause 1 Card cage is not plugged into destination are incorrect power outlet Solution sure that cables Solution Plug card cage in If the LED is ON connected properly Also make the problem is solved If the LED is sure that the continuity and wiring still not ON see Cause 2 are good If there is still no sound Cause 2 Card is not plugged in all the way present see Cause 4 Cause 4 The destination amplifier has a Solution Push the card in all the way If the problem LED is still not lit see Cause 3 Solution 1 Make sure that the destination amplifier is powered If there is still Solution 1 Test the card in other slots of the no sound see Solution 2 card cage If the slot was damaged the card may work in other slots If other slots work and the LED is ON the problem is the card cage slot The card cage may require service Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 If the other slots do not work and the LED is still not lit see Solution 2 Cause 3 Card cage slot has a problem Solution 2 Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level
5. ENTER A NUMBER ESC GO BACK KEY SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTI TASKER 3 SET RAMP TIME 1 Select THIS CARD for control CURRENT RAMP TIME 18 SEC Follow the keystrokes below to select Input 3 as 1 04SEC the source input 2 06 SEC Enter List available cards 3 08 SEC 01 Select MT109 102 in slot 1 1 Select CONTROL Menu 2 a va 1 Select Card Group Select 7 16 SEC 0 Select This Card card 1 8 18SEC ESC Return to CONTROL Menu 5 Return to the MAIN Menu ESC GO BACK KEY 2 Set Input 3 Volume ESC GO BACK Starting from the Main Menu set Input 3 volume level to 16 Follow the keystrokes KEY below 3 STATUS 2 Select SETUP Menu Equivalent to the C command 5 By Hd elect Input 3 Volume Returns the card status 16 Enter 16 4 HELP NOTE The system may echo the 1 Equivalent to the HELP command and the 6 entries depending Displays a list of commands available for the on the settings MT109 102 along with a brief description ESC Return to SETUP ESC Return to the MAIN Menu ESC Returns to the parent menu 3 Set Output Volume 7 4 5 MENU MODE EXAMPLES Starting from the Main Menu set the output All MENU MODE examples assume an volume level to 16 Follow the keystrokes MT109 102 is installed in slot 1 Start by below clicking the mouse in the Terminal window 1 Select CONTROL Menu Press ENTER and a list of available cards will 4 Select VOLUME be displayed 1 Select OUTPUT volume NOTE When entering nu
6. Group ID 02 Unit ID For Function see a detailed explanation under each command description Card is an assigned value It is equal to the enclosure slot number in which the card is installed The value can range from 1 to 4 up to 1 to 20 depending on the enclosure Card ID 0 CO is used for the controller See the MT100 100 User s Guide for details SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the WR command When using the Group ID all cards in the group will perform the given instruction Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded on software definitions or third party control systems The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9 Unit ID 0 should be used for single unit operation If the Unit ID is set to zero each command may be used without Ui Use the command SETU0I as explained in the MT100 100 User s Guide Example VERC3 For Unit ID Zero VERC3Ui For Unit ID other than Zero VERC3 Equivalent to VERC3U0 VER This command displays the software version and card type for the MT109 102 card Command Format VERCnUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example An MT109 102 card is in slot 4 Send the command VERC4 and the Multi Tasker Enclosure will return the following feedback MT109 102 690 0133 008 MT109 102 the card model 690 013
7. reset or power up the bass level on C4 will be 12 out of 16 8 F FEEDBACK After processing a command an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of some command strings 9 and These commands allow a selected property to be adjusted from keyboard commands or programmed front panel buttons Command Format Increment level by one step Decrement level by one step Example Select the Output Volume command for the card in slot 4 The current Output Volume level is 10 but it is not the optimal value After sending the following commands an optimum volume level of 15 is obtained 1 SELOC4 The current volume level is 10 2 level is now 7 and is too low 3 1991919191919 The level is now 15 further adjustments are required 10 SELIm This command sets the path to adjust the INPUT volume level The input volume range is 00 to 16 and is adjustable using the and commands 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Command Format SELImCnUi m Input m from 1 to 3 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example An MT109 102 is in slot 4 Adjust the volume on Input 2 by sending the command SELI2C4 and then using the and
8. this case each is set to 16 400 0343 003 AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER This command will return general information about the Multi Tasker and cards installed in the unit Command Format Ui Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example A Multi Tasker M with ID 0 has a front panel with part number MT101 102 and contains an MT109 102 Send the command and receive the following feedback MT101 102U0 MT109 102C04 MT101 102U1 Panel Number and Unit ID MT109 102C04 An MT109 102 is in slot 4 STA This command enables disables automatic feedback from the front panel The command affects any card with auto feedback capability not just the MT109 102 The default at power on or reset is STAO OFF Command Format STA1 ON Command Format STAO OFF Feedback Prefix Definitions VR Firmware Version VO Output Volume Input Volume VB Bass Volume VT Treble Control VL Loudness Control VM Mute Control Example Command VLOA12C04 Feedback VO12C04 VO Output Volume 12 Output volume level12 C04 Card slot number SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 7 S SAVE This command will save the configuration command being sent in memory When sending the command VLBA12C4S after
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10. 3 008 the software version C This command receives the status of the card Command Format CnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Example There is one MT109 102 card in slot 4 Sending the command C4 to the Multi Tasker will display feedback similar to the following Ini Vol 16 16 In2Vol 16 16 In3Vol 16 16 OutVol 16 16 Bass 08 16 Treble 08 16 Loudness OFF The status shows the input volume settings this case 16 out of 16 the output volume the bass and treble levels and that the loudness feature is turned off If there is no card in slot 4 sending the C4 command will not return any feedback CnS This command saves the card volume settings This configuration will be restored after the System is reset or powered off then on Command Format CnSUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots S save configuration Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example There is an MT109 102 in slot 4 All volume levels are set to the maximum of 16 The bass and treble levels are set to 08 Save the settings of the card by sending the command C4S The feedback will be as follows Ini Vol 16 16 In2Vol 16 16 InsVol 16 16 OutVol 16 16 Bass 08 16 Treble 08 16 Loudness OFF
11. Card Status Saved SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 4 CnUi This command will return general information about the card and its status It is a function of both the card and the front panel and is only available with Multi Tasker Front Panel systems that have the following firmware 690 0122 015 Version 015 or later 690 0123 004 Version 004 or later 690 0124 018 Version 018 or later NOTE In MTSetup send the command VER from the Terminal Window The system will respond with feedback similar to the following 690 0122 015 690 0123 004 690 0124 018 Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if the option is available Command Format CnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 The MT109 102 is in slot 4 Send the command C4 to receive the feedback status Each status field begins with a and ends with the card slot number ex C04 The feedback will be similar to the following MT109 102C04 VR690 0133 008C04 VO16C04 VI161616C04 VB08C04 VT08C0 4 VL01C04 VM0C04 109 102 Card Type VR690 0133 008 Firmware version VO16 Output Volume Level 16 1161616 Input volume levels VB08 Bass level 08 out of 16 VT08 Treble level 08 out of 16 VLO1 Loudness 00 01 OFF VMO Mute O OFF 1 ON The Input Volume status line is read from left to right as outputs one through three Each volume level is 2 digits in
12. D WARRANTY RETURN POLICY 25 CONTACT INFORMATION 25 400 0343 003 1 ZALTINEX B Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com Please read this manual carefully before using your MT109 102 Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT109 102 and to prevent fire and shock hazard Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not place the MT109 102 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components Handle the MT109 102 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the card Do not pull the cables that are attached to the MT109 102 Insert the card carefully into the slots of the Multi Tasker without bending any edges 1 2 CLEANING Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card Do not clean or touch any component or PCB 1 3 FCC CE NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two
13. ENT SOLUTIONS AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER DIAGRAM 3 SWITCH POSITIONS INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 LINE OUTPUT PHANTOM PHANTOM PHANTOM POWER POWER POWER LINE MIC ON OFF LINE MIC ON OFF MIC ON OFF FIX ADJ SW1 OFF ON SW2 OFF ON SW3 OFF ON SWA ON OFF SW5 ON OFF SW6 OFF SW7 ON OFF SW8 OFF SW9 ON OFF SW10 OFF ON 400 0343 003 7 Dod Br Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com INSTALLING YOUR MT109 102 6 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Turn off the power to the Multi Tasker enclosure Slide the MT109 102 into an available slot in the Multi Tasker Basic Enclosure in order to connect to the bus Make sure that the MT109 102 card fits into place Secure the card to the Multi Tasker by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the MT109 102 card Turn the Multi Tasker system power back on The LED on the card panel will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation Connect audio cables from the audio source to the input con
14. Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 25 RST This command stops ramping and maintains the last volume setting Command Format RSTCnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example The card in slot 8 is ramping from 1 to 16 Send the command RSTC8 and the card will stop ramping the output volume The last displayed volume setting will remain the current volume level 26 RAMP This command displays the ramping time for 16 steps The time between each step is equal to the time in seconds divided by 16 Command Format RAMPOnUI Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Display the ramp rate setting for the card in slot 8 by sending the command RAMPC8 The system will respond with feedback similar to the following RAMPTIME 6 SECONDS 7 RAMP x This command sets the ramp rate for 16 steps The settings range from 4 to 18 seconds in two second intervals SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Command Format RAMP xCnUi x Rate in Seconds 4 0 25 seconds step 6 0 38 seconds step 8 0 50 seconds step 10 0 63 seconds step 12 20 75 seconds step 14 0 88 seconds step 16 1 00 seconds step 18 1 13 seconds step Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i 2 from 0 to 9 Example There is MT109 102 in
15. ID i from 0 9 Example To group cards 1 2 and 3 as group 5 of Unit ID 1 send the command WRC1C2C3G5U1 After executing this command cards 1 2 and 3 will be grouped together as group 5 of Unit ID 1 The system will return the following feedback G12C1C2C3 Now when a command is sent to G1 each board in G1 will execute the same command 7 RMC This command may be used to remove one or more group members from a group Reset the system after using this command for all changes to take effect Command Format RMCn Cn GkUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example Group 1 consists of the cards located in slots numbered 1 2 3 4 and 5 Remove just cards 4 and 5 from the group by sending the command RMC4C5G1 The system will return the following feedback G12C1C2C3 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 38 RMG This command may be used to delete an entire group or all groups REMOVE ONE GROUP MEMBERS Remove all the members from the group effectively deleting the group Command Format RMGkUi Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example Group 1 consists of the cards located in slots number 1 2 and 3 Remove all cards from the group by sending the command RMG1 The system will return the following feedback G1 EMPTY REMOVE ALL GROUPS Remove all the members from every group eff
16. If there is still no sound call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 400 0343 003 24 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 8 3 SOUND DISTORTION Cause 1 Solution1 Solution 2 Source level is above 0 7Vp p Make sure that the source level is below 1V p p If the sound is still distorted see Solution 2 Call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 8 4 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW Cause 1 Solution 1 Solution 2 Cause 2 Solution 400 0343 003 Volume levels are inappropriate Turn up the source volume If sound level is still low see Solution 2 Turn up the destination amplifier volume If the sound level is still low see Cause 2 Poor signal transmission Check the cables for continuity and make sure that connections are wired properly to verify that there is good signal transmission Note Test the system by removing the card from between the source and the destination amplifier If the problem persists call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 25 MULTI TASKER ALTINEX POLICY 9 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex website at www altinex com for details on warranty and return policy 9 2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX INC 592 Apollo Street Brea CA 9
17. MULTI TASKER NE SEN ai R2 MEE EX R3 R3 MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0343 003 MT109 102 3 IN 1 OUT AUDIO MIC MIXER FOR MULTI TASKER USER S GUIDE Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 eios 2 CEBANINGL 2 FCOG GE NOTIGE eR pep 2 ABOUT YOUR MT109 102 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 DESCRIPTION OF 109 102 4 APPLICATION 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 DIAGRAM 3 SWITCH POSITIONS 7 INSTALLING YOUR 109 102 8 OPERATION Pe M 8 RS 232 CONTROL a 8 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 8 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 19 MENU MODE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 24 EEB ISJNO TANE erret na ng oa aa 24 NO SOUND ws ter rp reden etus 24 SOUND DISTOR TIQIN tps 25 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW iiit tee 25 AETINEX POLIG Y T nh 25 LIMITE
18. N MENU PRESS KEY TO SELECT 1 CONTROL 2 SETUP 3 STATUS 4 HELP ESC GO BACK KEY SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTI TASKER MT109 102 EXPANDED MENUS 5 LOUDNESS 1 CONTROL THIS CARD 1 SELECT Card Group CURRENT SELECTION THIS CARD This Card Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 ESC GO BACK KEY 2 SAVE SAVE THIS SETTING 1 YES 2 NO KEY 3 CLEAR RESET CARD FACTORY DEFAULT Set Output Volume to maximum 16 Set Input Volumes to maximum 16 Set Bass Volume to Mid Range 8 Set Treb Volume to Mid Range 8 Set Loudness Off Set Mute Off Set Ramp Time to 6 SEC 1 YES 2 NO KEY 4 VOLUME CHANGE VOLUME 1 OUTPUT VOLUME 16 16 2 BASS VOLUME 08 16 3 TREBLE VOLUME 08 16 ESC GO BACK KEY 400 0343 003 AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com TURN LOUDNESS ON OFF Loudness OFF 1 LOUDNESS ON 2 LOUDNESS OFF ESC GO BACK KEY 6 LOUDNESS TURN MUTE ON OFF Mute OFF 1 MUTE ON 2 MUTE OFF ESC GO BACK KEY 2 SETUP 1 SET GROUP ID SET GROUP ID G2 1 ASSIGN GROUP ID 2 DELETE GROUP ID ESC GO BACK KEY 2 SET INPUT VOLUME SET INPUT VOLUME 1 INPUT1 VOLUME 16 16 2 INPUT2 VOLUME 16 16 3 INPUT3 VOLUME 16 16 SELECT INPUT
19. Set one Card ID 6 STA Enable disable auto feedback 33 SID n Set Card ID offset 7 S Save the command being sent 34 RSN Read Card slot number 8 F Show command feedback 35 HELP Display available commands 9 Increments and Decrements Group Commands selected commands 36 WR Groups multiple cards 10 SELI Select input volume to adjust 37 RMC Remove members from group 11 SELO Select output volume to adjust 38 RMG Delete group 12 SELB Select to adjust bass level 39 RD Displays group members 13 SELT Select to adjust treble level 40 CLRG Clears group members 14 VLO Set absolute output volume 41 CLM Delete group 15 VLIm Set absolute input volume 16 VLB Set absolute bass level 17 VLT Set absolute treble level 400 0343 003 19 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 7 4 MENU MODE MENU MODE commands are RS 232 commands that allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections 7 2 and 7 3 MENU commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options The system then responds based upon selections made by the user MENU commands may be issued in response to prompts from within MTSetup or other RS 232 communication software The MENU driven commands are only available with Multi Tasker Front Pan
20. ase of programming The cards in the first unit may be numbered 1 10 and in the second unit 11 20 30 RSI This command resets the card ID s in the system After sending this command each card ID in the system will match the slot number of the card Use this command along with the SID commands that follow The RSI command MUST be used prior to changing Card ID s once they have already been set Command Format RSI Example Send the command RSI to the system with Unit ID 0 The card in slot 1 will have ID 1 the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on 31 SIDn This command sets all the cards installed in the Multi Tasker V system to the same Card ID After sending this command all cards will be addressed with the same ID Use caution when sending this command to a system with multiple board types Command Format SIDn n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Example Send the command SID1 to the system All the cards in the system now have ID 1 Any commands that are sent to Card ID 1 will be received and executed by each card 400 0343 003 ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 32 SIDnCi This command sets the Card ID of a single card to a number from 1 to 99 Command Format SIDnCi n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Ci Slot Number i from 1 to max slots Example Send the co
21. conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 400 0343 003 AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ABOUT YOUR MT109 102 2 MT109 102 3 in 1 out Audio Mixer Card The MT109 102 is a Stereo Audio Mixer Card When installed in the Basic Enclosure MT100 100 this card allows connection of up to three line level balanced or unbalanced microphone inputs Mixing o
22. ectively deleting all groups Command Format RMG lt Ui Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example Group 1 consists of cards 1 and 2 Group 2 consists of cards 1 2 3 4 and 5 Delete all the groups by sending the command RMG The system will return the following feedback G1 G8 EMPTY 39 RD This command reads and then displays the members in each group Command Format RDGkUi Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 Example 400 0343 003 18 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER The cards in slots 1 2 and 19 are part of group 5 Read the member data for group 5 by sending the command RDG5 The system will return feedback as follows G12C1C2C19 The feedback shows G1 Group 1 and then the cards that make up Group 1 In this case Group 1 includes C1 C2 and C19 40 CLRG This command clears the members for a single group or for all groups The clear command restores the cards to default settings and is the equivalent to sending the CLR command to each individual card NOTE Since this command is sending the CLR command to its group members each card will display its own reset message if any Command Format CLRGKUI Gk Group ID k from 1 8 or lt for all Ui UnitID i from 0 9 Example 1 To clear group 1 of Unit ID 0 send
23. el systems that have the following firmware 690 0122 015 Version 015 or later 690 01 23 004 Version 004 or later 690 0124 018 Version 018 or later NOTE In MTSetup send the command VER from the Terminal Window The system will respond with feedback that is similar to the following 690 0122 015 690 0123 004 690 0124 018 Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if the MENU MODE option is available 7 4 1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS Refer to section 7 2 for details on card functions and examples Following is a table cross reference of menu mode sections versus programming commands 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER Select Save Clear Volume VLOA VLBA VLTA Loudness LODO LOD1 Mute MUTO MUT1 Group WR CLM Input Volume VLImAn Ramp Time RAMP RAMP Status VER C Help 2 2Ci CiS STA S F FBD RUP RDN RST RSI RSNCI SIDn SIDnCi SID n TEST RD and SEL Not Available 7 4 2 USING MENU MODE SUGGESTION Before using menu mode it is best to disable the automatic feedback feature The values and current settings will be displayed in the menu mode but the automatic feature will display after each setting change making the menus difficult
24. f inputs is controled via easy to use ASCII commands from a control system or computer connected to the RS 232 port of the MultiTasker Basic Enclosure The MT109 102 can accept balanced or unbalanced audio inputs and the output can be wired for either balanced or unbalanced audio output Through RS 232 control the MT109 102 can be controlled to adjust the signal level of each input in 16 steps In addition the volume treble and bass of the output amplifier can be adjusted in 16 steps All three inputs to the amplifier are mixing inputs and can be adjusted from Odb to 60db Phantom Power 12V be connected to the microphone input using a dip switch located on the PCB 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 EATURES DESCRIPTION GENERAL ee Inputs 7 3 Terminal Blocks Input 1 Balanced Unbalanced Microphone Input Input 2 Balanced Unbalanced p Microphone Input Input 3 Balanced Unbalanced p Microphone Input p Outputs Output Connector 1 Terminal Block Output Line Level Balanced Unbalanced ompatibility Stereo or Mono Audio Table 1 MT109 102 General MECHANICAL MT109 102 Basic Enclosure Slots One Slot Required 0 43 Ib 0 19 kg Table 2 MT109 102 Mechanical Input Signals jp O 10 Hz to 20 kHz
25. h the SETVK command using keys on the Front Panel The following code sample sets front panel keys 8 and 10 to Ramp Up and Ramp Down respectively See your Front Panel User s Guide for more details 400 0343 003 AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com When defined as a volume control key the key will respond to two conditions press and release Below subroutine 8 starts ramping up when key 8 is pressed and subroutine 10 starts ramping down when key 10 is pressed Subroutine 108 stops ramping when either key is released WRS8 RUPC4 WRK8 8 108 0 0 0 WRS10 RDNC4 WRK10 10 108 0 0 0 Ramp Up WRS108 RSTC4 Press start release stop Ramp Down Press start release stop STOP RAMPING Set key 8 as volume key Define Key 8 Label Set key 8 as volume key WRLK8 VOL_UP WRLK10 VOL_DN Define Key 8 Label RAMP 10C4 Set the ramp rate 21 RUP This command ramps the OUTPUT volume to its maximum level at the rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RUPCnUI Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Ramp the output volume from a starting level of 10 to the maximum level of 16 for the card in slot 8 Send the command RUPC8 and the system will respond with the following feedback 11 12 13 16 22 RUP x
26. he screen but most is missing Send the command FBD1C4 to slow down the rate at which the card sends feedback to the system CARD ID COMMANDS The default Card ID is the same as the card slot number The next several commands allow the user to change the Card ID to a value other than the slot number The ID commands work with all Multi Tasker Front Panel systems However front panels that have firmware releases prior to the following will not be able to address Card ID s greater than the number of slots in the system 690 0122 019 Version 019 or later 690 0123 005 Version 005 or later 690 0124 019 Version 019 or later NOTE In MTSetup send the command VER from the Terminal Window The system will respond with feedback similar to the following 690 0122 015 690 0123 005 690 0124 019 Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if the Card ID commands can address all 99 Card ID s SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Some cards require more than one slot in the Multi Tasker system As an example some matrix switcher cards require 4 slots If there are 5 of these cards installed they would be numbered C4 C8 C12 C16 and C20 Changing the Card ID allows the user to define the cards as C1 C2 C3 C4 and C5 Another use for changing the Card ID is to be able to use multiple systems without having to set each unit to a different Unit ID All systems may be left as Unit ID 0 for e
27. le Set the output TREBLE of the MT109 102 in slot 4 to a mid range value of 8 by sending the command VLTA8C4 18 LODO This command disables the loudness feature Command Format LODOCnUI Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Turn OFF the Loudness feature of the MT109 102 in slot 4 by sending the command LOD0GC4I SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTI TASKER 19 LOD1 This command enables the loudness feature Command Format LOD1CnUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Tum the Loudness feature of the MT109 102 in slot 4 by sending the command LOD1C4 20 CLR This command clears the card and resets it to its factory defaults All volume levels are set to maximum bass and treble are set to midrange loudness is turned off and mute is turned off Command Format CLRCnUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Clear the MT109 102 in slot 4 by sending the command CLRC4 Send the status command after the clear command and receive the following feedback Ini Vol 16 16 In2Vol 16 16 In3Vol 16 16 OutVol 16 16 Bass 08 16 Treble 08 16 Loudness OFF VOLUME RAMPING FEATURE The following 7 commands are used to control the output volume of the MT109 102 They may be used with computer control but also are designed to be used wit
28. meric values not 111 Press 1 to increase volume level until selecting menu items the system may 16 is reached echo each character as it is typed For ESC Return to VOLUME Menu example entering a volume of 03 may ESC Return to CONTROL menu appear as 0033 on the screen ESC Return to the MAIN Menu depending on the settings of the control software 400 0343 003 23 pue sian ZALTINEX ge Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 4 Set Ramp Time Solution 2 Take any other known good card with an LED and verify that the slot used is good by seeing if the other card s LED lights in that slot If it Starting from the main menu set the ramp time to 10 seconds Follow the keystrokes below 2 Select SETUP Menu lights then the original card may be 3 Select Set Ramp Time the source of the problem Call 4 Select Ramp Time 10 seconds ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 ESC Return to SETUP menu ESC Return to the MAIN Menu oe NOSOUND Cause 1 source has problem 5 Display Card Status Solution Check the source and make sure Starting from the Main Menu follow the that it is working at an appropriate keystrokes below volume level and source 3 Displays card status connections are correct If the source is working and there is still NOTE The status will be displayed followed no sound see Cause 2 py Me Malm
29. mmand SID50C10 to set the ID of the card in slot 10 to an ID of 50 33 SID This command sets the Card ID of all the cards in a system to their slot number plus the offset value Command Format SID n n Offset amount n from 0 to 99 The maximum Card ID is 99 so subtract the highest slot number from 99 to find the maximum offset For example in an 8 slot enclosure the maximum offset would be 91 The slot number 8 plus the offset 91 equals 99 Example There are two 20 slot enclosures to be connected together during normal operation The first unit will use the Card ID defaults which are equal to their slot numbers The second unit will have the same Unit ID but will have the card ID s offset by 20 Connect the computer to the second unit only and send the command SID 20 to set the ID of all the cards in the enclosure to their slot number plus 20 Reconnect both units to the computer The cards in the first unit will be referenced as Card ID s 1 20 and the cards in the second unit will be referenced by Card ID s 21 40 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 34 RSN This command reads the slot number of the card with a specified ID number and returns the value to the system to be displayed in the terminal window If more than one card has the same ID each slot number will be displayed Command Format RSNCi Card ID i from 1 to 99 Example card in slot 4 takes up four sl
30. nector of the MT109 102 Connect the output connectors of the MT109 102 to the audio equipment through an audio cable Starting from the left identify the slot number where the MT109 102 card is plugged into the Enclosure and note that it is for RS 232 control 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL When used in the Multi Tasker Enclosure the MT109 102 has many advanced remote control capabilities which are accessible through standard RS 232 communication The actual controlling can be accomplished through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS 232 commands 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The RS 232 commands for the MT109 102 are in a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands After processing a command an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if F is included at the end of a command string Commands ending in S will be saved into memory Commands not ending in S will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered OFF then ON 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Each command consists of three parts Function Card ID and Unit ID Function Card ID Unit ID Example VERC3U2 VER Function C3 Card ID or
31. o the main functions related to the card Press the key representing the menu item for access A sub menu will appear next SUB MENUS Each sub menu will display either another menu sub menu or a list of available options settings Press the key corresponding to the menu choice to change a setting or select the next menu NOTE Pressing the ESCAPE ESC key in most menus will take you up to the previous menu 400 0343 003 AV gt Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 21 MULTI TASKER 7 4 4 MT109 102 MENUS Following are the menus available to the MT109 102 The first menu is the Main Menu only The second listing is an expansion of all the menu items available The expanded menu contains values that indicate the current setting or value of a parameter The value is usually in parentheses or otherwise indicated at the top of a sub menu In some areas additional comments are provided for clarification System prompts requiring specific values for volume card number etc are not shown See the examples following the menus for details CAUTION Pay special attention to the top of the CONTROL menu After selecting the CONTROL menu THIS CARD or a group will be identified at the top of the sub menu Since group functions may be modified from this menu make sure the desired card or group is selected MT109 102 MAI
32. ots in the enclosure Its ID was set to 1 since it is the first card installed in the system reading from left to right Send the command RSNC1 to find the slot number of this card The system responds with the following feedback 4 35 HELP This command displays information available for the Multi Tasker interface commands Command Format HELPCnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example In order to display the RS 232 commands available for the MT109 102 card in slot 2 send the command HELPC2 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window 36 WR This command groups multiple cards in the enclosure allowing all the group members to be controlled simultaneously with the same command Each unit may define a maximum of eight groups In Multi Tasker systems with audio and video cards boards are typically grouped as follows Group 1 Video Cards Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER If assigning group commands to button functions it is best to use the Press and Hold on Power Up to make group settings Command Format WROCn Cn GkUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit
33. slot 5 Send the command RAMP 16C5 to set the ramp rate to 16 seconds After this is set any ramping will occur at a rate of 16 steps in 16 seconds or 1 second per step Confirm the setting by sending the command RAMPC5 and receiving the feedback RAMPTIME 16 SECONDS 28 TEST This command performs a test on the internal memory Upon completion the system will display the results If there are no problems the system will display the following MEMORY IS GOOD Otherwise failures will be indicated Command Format TESTCnUi Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example There is an MT109 102 in slot 10 In order to test the internal memory send the command TESTC10 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 s E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTI TASKER 29 FBD This command turns feedback delay on or off It is necessary when installing some newer cards in older systems If the system does not receive all of the feedback from the card the card may be communicating too fast This command will slow down the card s communication rate Command Format FBDmCnUi m Delay 0 no delay 1 delay 100 5 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example The command HELPC4 is sent to the card in slot 4 Some of the HELP file is displayed on t
34. the CLRG1 command This command clears the members for the specified group only 2 To clear all groups of Unit ID 1 send the CLRG U1 command 1 CLM This command removes the members in a group and leaves the group empty It is equivalent to sending the RMGkUi command without card references Command Format CLMGKUI Gk Group number k from 1 8 Ui Unit ID i from 0 9 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MULTI TASKER Example 18 LODO Turn ON loudness feature Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots 19 LOD1 Turn OFF loudness feature 1 2 and 19 Read the member data for group 5 of Unit ID 1 Send the command RDG5U1 20 GERI Reser card to delaui vales and receive the following feedback 21 RUP Ramp volume UP to max 16 G12C1C2C19 22 RUP Ramp volume UP to a value Now clear group 5 by sending the command 23 RDN Ramp volume DOWN to min 1 CLMG5U1 Reread the member data as above note ihe following feedback 24 RDN volume DOWN to a value G1 EMPTY 25 RST Stop ramping 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 26 RAMP Display ramp rate 27 RAMP Set ramp rate 28 TEST Testinternal memory IC s 29 FBD Feedback delay on off 30 RSI Reset Card ID s Card Commands 1 VER Receives software version 2 C Receives status of the card 3 CnS Save card settings 4 C Show card information 31 SIDn Setall Card ID s 5 Show system cards 32 SIDnCi
35. to read 1 In order to enter MENU mode the system needs to be connected to a computer running MTSetup or other RS 232 control software 2 Insert the card into an empty slot and push in all the way for a secure fit 3 Resetthe system or power the system OFF and then ON 4 MTSetup click the cursor in the Terminal Window and press the ENTER key 5 The system will interrogate the enclosure and return a list of cards installed and their slot locations SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Example 08 Slot 8 MT109 102 NOTE Only cards supporting the MENU feature will be displayed Find the alphanumeric characters representing the card whose setup requires changing It will be the first one or two characters in the line Press the number or letter associated with the card and a menu with options available for that card will appear on the screen In the example above press 08 WARNING Do NOT enter any characters except the one relating to the desired menu Pressing ENTER or RETURN after 08 will force the system back to the original prompt After selecting the MT109 102 as described above the system will prompt for selections specific to that card Read each menu carefully and continue selecting keys as prompted for further functions Example prompt Key 7 4 3 MENU TYPES 1 MAIN MENU The first menu displayed after selecting the card is the Main Menu This menu provides access t
36. x This command ramps the OUTPUT volume to a user defined level at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RUP xxCnUi xx Stop Level xx from 01 16 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Ramp the output volume from a starting level of 1 to a level of 10 for the card in slot 8 Send the command RUP 10C8 and the system will respond with the following feedback 02 03 04 10 23 RDN This command ramps the OUTPUT volume down to a level of 1 at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RDNCnUi Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example Ramp the output volume from a starting level of 16 down to 1 for the card in slot 8 Send the command RDNC8 and the system will respond with the following feedback 16 15 14 01 24 RDNzxx This command ramps the OUTPUT volume down to a user defined level at a rate defined using the RAMP command Command Format RDN xxCnUi xx Stop Level xx st from 01 16 Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Ui Unit ID i 2 from 0 to 9 Example Ramp the output volume from a starting level of 16 down to 8 for the card in slot 8 Send the command RDN 8C8 and the system will respond with the following feedback 16 15 14 8 400 0343 003 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll
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