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SF-16M 16-Channel Digital Matrix Amplifier

Installation and Operation Guide

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Summary of Contents for SF-16M

Page 1: ...SF 16M 16 Channel Digital Matrix Amplifier Installation and Operation Guide ...

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Page 3: ... UL STD 60065 CERTIFIED TO CAN CSA STD C22 2 NO 60065 4002715 100 125V 50 60 Hz 2 2A 701 13209F This product has been tested by an accredited laboratory and meets the provisions of FCC 47 CFR Part 15 b Operation of an intentional unintentional or incidental radiator is subject to the conditions that no harmful interference is caused and that interference must be accepted that may be caused by the ...

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Page 5: ...er la fiche dans la prise de courant contacter un électricien pour remplacer la prise de courant Avant de relier votre SF 16M à la tension secteur assurez vous qu il est réglé sur la tension adéquate Les cordons d alimentation devraient être disposés de façon à ce qu on ne puisse pas marcher dessus ou qu ils soient susceptibles d être coincés par des articles placés sur ou contre eux Une attention...

Page 6: ...Descriptions 8 Getting Started 9 Connections 10 Operation and Basic Configuration Front Panel Menu 16 Advanced Configuration PC Utility 21 Control Interfaces Using Ethernet RS 232 and IR 24 FlexPort Audio Transmitters Appendix A 26 Updating Firmware Appendix B 28 Rack Mounting Appendix C 28 Serial and Ethernet Commands Appendix D 29 Specifications Appendix E 35 Limited Warranty 35 Installation and...

Page 7: ...nds like volume ramping muting and source selection Compatible with virtually any control system using RS 232 Ethernet or IR commands Commonly used settings are accessible via the front panel controls and VFD display advanced setup is performed via the PC configuration utility or Ethernet serial commands see page 24 Power saving features include automute and turn off per output channel and a syste...

Page 8: ...VERRIDE 100 120V 50 60 Hz 1125W Replace Fuses Only with T 10A 250V Remplacer Uniquement avec Fusible T 10A 250V Set voltage selector and install correct fuses according to local power supply Régler le sélecteur de tension et installer les fusibles corrects selon l alimentation locale 4002715 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 A B C D E F G H 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 L R 16BN4020 701 13303 SF 16M 120V Rear Panel Artwor...

Page 9: ...testing all outputs are muted by default Note If the SF 16M will not be used to control volume set all outputs to 0dB full volume 4 Set up the SF 16M using the PC configuration software or with the front panel for basic setup 5 Recommended connect a control system via the Ethernet RS 232 or IR ports of the SF 16M Program your control system using SF 16M serial commands listed on page 29 or IR code...

Page 10: ...s of all configurations NOTE Specify input configurations using the PC utility page 21 or the front panel menu page 18 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING ETHERNET USB RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT LINK SPEED MAIN IR IN MAIN IR OUT UNIT ID DB25 AUDIO INPUT 5V 24V AC DC AUDIO LOOP OUTPUT LINE INPUTS BUS IN OUT SYSTEM TRIGGER 100 120V 1125 Replace Fu with T 10A Remplacer U avec ...

Page 11: ... IN OUT SYSTEM TRIGGER AUDIO OVERRIDE 1 2 L R Audio Aut 800 FlexPort 2 OUT IN STEREO ZONE 1 STEREO ZONE 2 STEREO ZONE 3 STEREO ZONE 4 FPM U FPM D FPM B FPM U FPM B IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT FPM D and FPM U These are natively stereo input modules Dipswitch setting should be Stereo FPM B and FPM X These are natively mono input modules If one mono source input is desired on both FlexPort bus audio channel...

Page 12: ...ing the fuse find and correct the excessive impedance load or wiring short that caused the fuse failure Remove the power cord Carefully remove the fuse cover using a flat blade screwdriver Inspect both fuses to determine which one is blown Slide out spare fuse compartment as shown and remove a spare fuse Replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse or a fuse of the same value Orient the fuse cover so ...

Page 13: ...11 12 13 14 15 16 ASS 2 WIRING RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 701 13303B MAIN IR IN MAIN IR OUT 100 120V 50 60 Hz 1125W Replace Fuses Only with T 10A 250V Remplacer Uniquement avec Fusible T 10A 250V Set voltage selector and install correct fuses according to local power supply Régler le sélecteur de tension et installer les fusibles corrects selon l alimentation locale 4002715 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 B C D E F G ...

Page 14: ... audioauthority com sonaflex_tips A practical example of this feature is a conference hall with movable partition walls Figure 12 The speakers in the room normally play background music from a satellite radio receiver A pushbutton triggers Override 1 which is programmed to toggle speaker outputs for both rooms between background music and the Microphone 1 input When the partition closes to create ...

Page 15: ...48 Mercer Rd Lexington KY 40511 USA 800 322 8346 859 233 4599 www audioauthority com Model SF 16M 16 Channel Matrix Amplifier PDF User Manual VOLTAGE SELECTOR FlexPort 2 OUT IN STEREO ZONE 1 STEREO ZONE 2 STEREO ZONE 3 STEREO ZONE 4 STEREO ZONE 5 STEREO ZONE 6 STEREO ZONE 7 STEREO ZONE 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING ETHERNET USB RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT LINK SP...

Page 16: ...tion Knob Operation The multi function knob can scroll clockwise or counterclockwise and select or de select press in The open arrow symbol is displayed when scrolling through menu items Once an item has been selected press the knob the arrow fills in Turn the knob to adjust the value Press the knob again to de select the menu item and scroll to the next item Menu Button Menu Screen A Output Setti...

Page 17: ...air and displays in number plus number format e g 1 2 CD Changer Input 1 and 2 are digitally combined to mono 4 Mono output to mono input The mono output will connect to a mono input it appears as a single number and name e g 1 Page Mic Line 4 Loudness status Loudness is a 5 dB bass and treble boost It is intended to enhance audio for listening at low volume levels Loudness uses low shelf and high...

Page 18: ...ly selectable inputs 1 and 2 are selectable shown by an underscore whereas only the first output of a stereo pair can be selected but both switch together Select an output and rotate the knob to switch the input on the fly To set ALL outputs to a specific input scroll to the bottom line This adjustment only activates after you push the knob Input Settings There are two ways to make input adjustmen...

Page 19: ...de is a command that temporarily switches a number of designated outputs to an input and when the override is released all outputs return to previous inputs An override sets a specified volume level for each output and if the output is muted or powered off will unmute or power on appropriately Output volume levels can be adjusted while an override is active but the level will be reset to the overr...

Page 20: ...et to zero Brightness Brightness level of the keys and front panel display Choose 100 75 50 or 25 Also accessible by the dim button on the keyboard Front Panel IR On Off Disables enables front panel IR sensor If not required for control leave it off to avoid issues with sunlight or other interference Audio Sense Standby Choose standby mode either Audio Sense standby AS or Audio Sense Trigger AST I...

Page 21: ...display truncated on the front panel display The Flexport inputs can be named in a similar fashion They can also be set to mono or stereo but additional setup must be performed See the FlexPort manual for details Levels Setup Tips Save your work Learn more www audioauthority com sonaflex_tips To connect via Ethernet connect the SonaFlex to the network via DHCP and check its network menu for the as...

Page 22: ...rides see FlexPort Manual Audio override settings include input assignment output members output levels override priority and momentary or toggle mode for the audio override contact closures 7 Sound Scenes A sound scene is a system wide snapshot of all volume levels and input assignments Scenes allow the end user to recall previously captured system settings with a single button press Up to 10 sou...

Page 23: ...muted or powered off A different source plays in each of the bedrooms In this example all seven filters are used for a 7 band parametric EQ set up at regular frequency intervals The frequencies may be set at any interval The levels may be set from 10db through 10db Bass and treble controls are not available on an output when Advanced DSP is enabled Activate loudness for intelligibility at low volu...

Page 24: ... multiple SF 16Ms are included in the system Using Serial and Ethernet Telnet Follow the instructions for the controller of your choice using the serial settings below and or Ethernet settings acces sible via the SF 16M front panel menu Serial commands listed on page 29 are used for telnet or serial control Control4 SDDP is available for seamless Ethernet integration Transfer Rate 9600 bps Data Bi...

Page 25: ...er the IP address of the SF 16M and leave the default port 23 to connect Once connected standard serial commands can be issued in an identical manner to serial control Using an IR Control System The SF 16M uses a two wire IR circuit It is imperative that the correct polarity be maintained when connecting third party IR equipment The 3 5MM pinout is shown in the illustration below Connect the IR si...

Page 26: ... via a combo XLR 1 4 TRS input Override button defeatable with backlighting to indicate audio override status 15V phantom power defeatable for condenser microphones Input gain potentiometer Input can be assigned as Dual Mono 2 mono channels Mono 1 or Mono 2 on the FlexPort audio bus Optional Mix setting allows two FlexPort modules to be mixed together on a single FlexPort audio bus both inputs mus...

Page 27: ...bles or Disables override button on the front panel Momentary Toggle Sets the override button to respond as a momentary or toggle switch Bus Termination On Off Turn on if the FPM is the last module in a daisy chain configuration Phantom Power On Off Turn on for phantom powered microphones FPM D and FPM U G FlexPort Bus In Connects via Cat 5 to the FlexPort Bus Out of another FPM in daisy chain sce...

Page 28: ...th the SF 16M Be sure to place a spacer under the adapters at every screw location Secure the SF 16M to the rails of the equipment rack with the screws supplied and use appropriate chassis supports such as Middle Atlantic CSA Series FlexPort Module Override Button The purpose of the front panel override button is to switch designated SF 16M outputs to a FPM input Learn more www audioauthority com ...

Page 29: ...mac address commit status Front Panel Controls Dim U DIM U1 4 DIM0 3 0 100 1 75 2 50 3 25 Sets the brightness level of the front panel display and lights IR Sensor U FPIR U1 4 FPIR0 2 0 off 1 on 2 toggle Enable disable the front panel IR sensor Lock Controls U FPL U1 4 FPL0 2 0 off 1 on 2 toggle Front panel lock Locks out front panel input keyboard knob to prevent changing system settings from the...

Page 30: ...uts that are on will be turned off Query an Output U O Q U1 4 O1 16 Query a specified output which displays all settings related to that output Stereo or Mono U O STEREO U1 4 O1 16 STEREO0 2 0 off 1 on 2 toggle Enables or disables the pairing of outputs Stereo mode causes two outputs to track each other when performing all functions and also controls the manner in which inputs are connected to the...

Page 31: ...U1 4 G1 10 Query a group which displays group members and group name Remove U G O R U1 4 G1 10 O1 16 Removes a single output or stereo pair from a group Remove All U GR U1 4 Clears the group membership of all groups Switch U G I U1 4 G1 10 I1 20 Switch the outputs in the group to the specified input based upon the mono stereo status of the input s and output s Volume U G V U1 4 G1 10 V 80 0 dB Set...

Page 32: ...tput or stereo pair Peaking Filter U O B P F Unit 1 4 Output 1 16 Biquad 1 7 Peaking Boost 15 to 15 dB Frequency 1 20000 Hz Enable a peaking filter in the specified DSP and single output or stereo pair A peaking filter is essentially a parametric equalizer allowing a boost or cut at the frequency of interest Override Basic Audio Override Action U AO A U1 4 AO1 10 A0 2 0 off 1 on 2 toggle Override ...

Page 33: ...ckets U XQSB U1 4 Query all settings but return them in square brackets Useful to copy and paste settings into a text file for editing Note that the unit will be unresponsive while displaying the settings WARNING if you have units looped together this command could cause unintended actions Contact Closure Audio Override Contact Closure Type U CC T A B U1 4 CC1 2 T0 1 0 audio override 1 scene prese...

Page 34: ... current output levels input levels and mute status to the preset in the specified unit Standby Standby Global SBY SBY0 2 0 off 1 on 2 toggle Places all units in standby or releases them from standby Turning on standby causes all outputs to be disabled the DSP to stop running and the screen to be turned off Returning from standby turns on the DSP and the outputs Standby U SBY U1 4 SBY0 2 0 off 1 o...

Page 35: ... that we will repair or replace the defective product at no cost Freight charges for the replacement unit will be paid by Audio Authority Ground service only A copy of the invoice from an Authorized Re seller showing the item number serial number and date of purchase proof of purchase must be submitted with the defective unit to constitute a valid in warranty claim Units that fail after the warran...

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