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SS 4.1 MLR/RJ Installation and Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® SS 4.1 MLR/RJ transparent
four input, one output switcher/router (referred to as the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ throughout
this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of depend-
able service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install
and operate the Broadcast Tools® SS 4.1 MLR/RJ.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Only qualified technical personnel should install the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ.  Any attempt
to install this device by a person who is not technically qualified could result in a
hazardous condition to the installer or other personnel or damage to the SS 4.1
MLR/RJ or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been
taken before installing this device. If you are unfamiliar with this type of equipment,
please contact a properly qualified engineer to handle the installation and setup of
the SS 4.1 MLR/RJ.  Broadcast Tools, Inc., is unable to support NON-Broadcast
Tools software, hardware or NON-Broadcast Tools computer/hardware/software
problems. If you experience these problems, please research your hardware/software
instruction manuals or contact the manufacturers technical support department.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP

If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance, please con-
tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment.  If you would like
more information about BROADCAST TOOLS® products, you may reach us at:

Broadcast Tools, Inc.

131 State Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA
Voice: 360.854.9559
Fax:

866.783.1742

Internet Home Page: www.broadcasttools.com
E-mail:[email protected]

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING 

BROADCAST TOOLS® BRAND PRODUCTS!

CAUTION!

Broadcast Tools®

Products, as with any
electronic device, can
fail without warning.
Do not use this product
in applications where a
life threatening condition
could result due to failure.

NOTE:

This manual should be
read thoroughly before
installation and operation.

WEBSITE:

Visit our web site for
product updates and
additional information.

Broadcast Tools is a Veteran Owned Business

Designed, Assembled and Supported in WA State, USA

Summary of Contents for SS 4.1 MLR

Page 1: ...products are registered trademarks of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2020 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Vi...

Page 2: ...llation Operation 5 Input selection push buttons 5 LED indicators 5 Power 5 I O Connections 6 Audio Inputs and Output 6 PIP GPI Remote Control Inputs 7 Open Collector Outputs 8 Configuration jumper se...

Page 3: ...f the SS 4 1 MLR RJ Broadcast Tools Inc is unable to support NON Broadcast Tools software hardware or NON Broadcast Tools computer hardware software problems If you experience these problems please re...

Page 4: ...relays utilizing 2 form C bifurcated crossbar silver alloy with gold overlay contacts Four shielded RJ45 audio input jacks and one shielded RJ45 audio output jack Removable euro block screw terminal...

Page 5: ...Input Mute and Enable push buttons Each of the four audio inputs and mute can be selected via its front panel push button labelled 1 2 3 4 and Mute respectively Each input push button has an associat...

Page 6: ...hannel has a pair of resistors channel 1 L R R30 R31 channel 2 L R R32 R33 channel 3 L R R34 R35 and channel 4 L R R36 R37 If you are using the SS 4 1 MLR RJ applications other than switching analog a...

Page 7: ...For example pulsing the MUTE input to ground would turn off the output of the SS 4 1 MLR RJ until a front panel source switch is pressed a different remote control input is activated the unit is powe...

Page 8: ...2 OC3 OC4 SSNC SSNO SSCM GND See Above Bottom Row TB3 RS 232 Serial Port RJ 11 Jack This RJ 11 jack is used to connect the SS 4 1 MLR RJ to a computer s COM port for RS 232 serial operation using the...

Page 9: ...les below for SW9 dip switch configuration options Note To select an input at power up with SW9 6 ON hold down the push but ton for the desired input channel or mute until the front panel LEDs flash R...

Page 10: ...for each unit using the configuration DIP switches zero is the factory default setting Never duplicate addresses Note If your PC does not have a built in RS 232 serial port but does have USB then a US...

Page 11: ...lent uU Sends unit firmware version name version lf uY Display configuration uZx Echo character x to serial control port for debugging command strings uCEx Enable error and good responses if x Y defau...

Page 12: ...6 Set Last Step Channel Now 4 7 Lock Unlock Front Panel Now UNLOCKED 8 Set EAS Controlled Input Now Off S Turn ON audio input M Turn OFF audio V Save Audio State for Power Up C Show Configuration and...

Page 13: ...600 19200 38400 8 N 1 Status Front Panel LED Indicators Remote Four channel open collector status outputs One SPST Silence Sense relay 1 amp 30 VDC maximum Refer to the frac tional schematic and or te...

Page 14: ...O OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLSAND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIMALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMP...

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