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MULTITASKER

400-0162-003

2

PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS

1

Please read this manual carefully before using your

MT108-103

and keep it handy for future reference. 

These safety instructions are to ensure the long life 
of your 

MT108-103 

and to prevent fire and shock 

hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all 
warnings.

1.1  GENERAL

Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or its 
authorized representatives must perform all 
service.

1.2  HANDLING

Handle the 

MT108-103 

carefully. Dropping or 

jarring can damage the card.

The 

MT108-103

contains components that are 

sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). 

 

Always use ESD safety precautions when 
touching the card.

To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit 
to water or moisture. Do not place the 

MT108-103 

in direct sunlight, near heaters, or 

heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. 
Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can 
harm internal components.

Do not pull any cables that are attached to the

MT108-103

.

1.4  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.

1.5  FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
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.

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 
instructions found herein, 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 his own expense.

Any changes or modifications to the unit not 
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void 
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for MULTI-TASKER MT108-103

Page 1: ...MULTITASKER MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0162 003 1 IN 4 OUT BALANCED STEREO AUDIO DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER WITH OUTPUT CONTROL USER S GUIDE MT108 103...

Page 2: ...S 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 5 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 6 INSTALLING YOUR MT108 103 7 OPERATION 7 RS 232 CONTROL 7 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 8 COMMAND ORGANIZATION 8 BASIC COMMANDS 8 FEEDBACK CONTROL 9 CA...

Page 3: ...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 5 FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15...

Page 4: ...ndependently using RS 232 commands sent to the MultiTasker from a control system or from the enclosure s front panel keys TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change See www altine...

Page 5: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW 4 AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUT PRESENT LED POWER SIGNAL TOP RETAINER SCREW...

Page 6: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP MT108 102 MT113 101...

Page 7: ...MULTITASKER 400 0162 003 6 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW INPUT BALANCED LEFT RIGHT 5 pin TERM BLK ON OFF CONTROL SIGNAL DETECT POWER OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUTPUTS BALANCED LEFT RIGHT 5 pin TERM BLK...

Page 8: ...ough standard RS 232 communication Control may be accomplished through a computer control system or any device capable of RS 232 communication 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The control commands for the MT108...

Page 9: ...U0 should be used for single unit operation If the ID is set to U0 each command may be used without Ui Use the command SETU0 as explained in the MT101 101 User s Guide Example VERC3 For U0 VERC3Ui For...

Page 10: ...ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example Test C4 s memory by sending TESTC4 If all tests pass the following message will be displayed MEMORY IS GOOD Otherwise failures will be indicated 6 HELP This comm...

Page 11: ...in parentheses The first two characters identify the status type The last three characters are the card s ID MT108 103 Card model number VR690 0127 009 Firmware version ON1110 Output ON OFF status The...

Page 12: ...t no m from 1 4 Gk Group no k from 1 8 Example ON1G1 Turns on Output 1 for each card in G1 See the GROUP commands for a detailed explanation of groups PATH OPERATION This command will set the path for...

Page 13: ...e command switches all paths set on this card and all other cards in the enclosure Example ON1C6P OFF3C7P SW ID COMMANDS The default card ID is the same as the card slot number The next several comman...

Page 14: ...ID 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 T...

Page 15: ...back G5 C2C4C6C8 24 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn1Cn2 Gk Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example G5 consists of C2 C4 C6 and C8 Re...

Page 16: ...ould like to offer suggestions for the following 8 1 LED IS NOT LIT Cause 1 Card cage is not plugged in Solution Make sure the enclosure is powered and has AC power turned on If the LED is still not o...

Page 17: ...excessive amplification Solution 1 Make sure that the source signal level is high enough so that the destination amplifier does not have to provide excessive amplification and thereby distort the sign...

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