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Model 610

Broadcast Audio Delay

Revision 1.4, 9 July, 1997
Symetrix part number: 530610
Subject to change at our whim and fancy, without notice.
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Symetrix, Inc.

User's Guide

Symetrix, Inc.

6408 216th St. SW

Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA

Voice: (425) 778-7728

Fax: (425) 778-7727

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.symetrixaudio.com

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Summary of Contents for 610

Page 1: ...itutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Symetrix assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no part of this manual may be 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 ...

Page 2: ...mp Functions 10 6 Troubleshooting 11 Solutions to common problems 11 Less common problems 11 7 Warranty and Service 12 The Symetrix 610 Limited Warranty 12 Servicing the 610 13 Return authorization 13 In warranty repairs 13 Out of warranty repairs 13 Appendix A Specifications 14 Architects and engineers specifications 14 Technical specifications 14 Appendix B Remote Indicator and Control Interface...

Page 3: ...ogram audio until there is nothing left in the 610 s memory zero seconds delay At this point the program is back in real time and the 610 automatically removes itself from the signal path A unique feature of the 610 is the COUGH button which allows the host to make impromptu interruptions in the program for up to 7 1 2 seconds while keeping the audience unaware of the break When the COUGH button i...

Page 4: ...rateur compétent THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Il ne se trouve a l interieur aucune piece pourvant entre reparée l usager DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Caution To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug supplied with the 610 with any exte...

Page 5: ...ctive 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 connector specified for the product Use only a cord that is in good condition Proper fuse The fuse is mounted internally and is not considered user serviceable The fuseholder accepts American sized fuses 1 4 inch diameter or European sized fuses 5mm di...

Page 6: ...ntly pressed the 610 will proceed to incrementally reduce delay time until a zero delay is achieved The START DELAY button initiates the gradual increase of delay time Once this button is pressed assuming no other control button is subsequently pressed the 610 will proceed to incrementally increase delay time until a 7 1 2 second delay is achieved Summary Product Description This chapter provides ...

Page 7: ...pecifications for voltage tolerance ranges See chapter 4 Installation for details on the detachable IEC power cable The REMOTE INDICATOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE provides a way to connect to a user supplied remote control and or indicator panel See Appendix B for details The LEFT OUTPUT and RIGHT OUTPUT audio connectors are electronically balanced line level low impedance outputs Pin 1 is ground Pin ...

Page 8: ...as a third grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Mounting in an equipment rack The 610 occupies one rack space 1U in a standard equipment rack with a width of 19 48 3cm...

Page 9: ... boost your input to the standard level If you choose operate the 610 below standard line levels you may notice some decrease in the signal to noise ratio at the output of the 610 Audio output connections The 610 s audio output connections are via standard female XLR jacks located on the rear panel For optimum system performance we recommend that the 610 be connected to balanced devices If this is...

Page 10: ...e START DELAY button is pressed There are two LED s associated with the STATUS button The LED to the left of the button labeled DELAY INACTIVE lights whenever the 610 has been forced to a bypass state This can happen automatically as a result of the EXIT DELAY function or manually as a result of moving the STATUS button to the BYPASS position The LED to the right of the STATUS button labeled DELAY...

Page 11: ...pressed the 610 will proceed to incrementally decrease delay time until a zero delay time has been reached Once zero delay has been reached the DELAY INACTIVE LED lights and the 610 s audio bypass relays revert to the bypass position The COUGH button The COUGH button allows the host to make impromptu interruptions in the program for up to 7 1 2 seconds or the maximum amount of time in memory which...

Page 12: ...button Holding down the button would erase the two seconds from memory and mute the output of the 610 until the DUMP PROFANITY button is released This provides a panic button function for use if things get too crazy The muting function does not activate when the DUMP PROFANITY button is pushed and quickly released See Appendix C Default Configuration for details on how to select between full memor...

Page 13: ...S mode to determine that you are feeding it a clean signal Buzz in the output Check input and output connector wiring Check for ground loops between interconnected system equipment Are all system components on the same AC ground Noise hiss Check input signal levels and input level control settings The input may be too low in level If so boost the signal from your console or input source Is the inp...

Page 14: ... SOLELY and exclusively as stated herein This Symetrix product is designed and manufactured for use in professional and studio audio systemsand 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...

Page 15: ...accept freight collect shipments Just do these five things and repairs made in warranty will cost you only one way freight charges We ll pay the return freight If you choose to send us your product in some sort of flimsy non Symetrix packaging we ll have to charge you for proper shipping materials If you don t have the factory packaging materials then do yourself a favor by using an oversize box W...

Page 16: ...of operating by means of its own built in power supply connected to 117V nominal AC 105 to 130V 50 60 Hz and 230V nominal AC 207 to 253V 50 Hz The Broadcast Audio Delay shall be a Symetrix Incorporated model 610 BROADCAST AUDIO DELAY Architects and engineers specifications A appendix Audio Inputs Stereo balanced bridging Outputs Stereo electronically balanced Maximum input level 22dBu Maximum outp...

Page 17: ...witch Common 13 Remote panel LED indicator pinouts Function LED Cathode LED Anode 3 5 Seconds pin 3 pin 2 7 1 2 Seconds pin 6 pin 5 START DELAY pin 9 pin 8 EXIT DELAY pin 12 pin 11 DUMP PROFANITY pin 16 pin 15 COUGH pin 18 pin 17 BYPASS pin 20 pin 19 OPERATE pin 22 pin 21 Cart machine start opto isolator pinouts Cathode Anode Ground 24 23 25 Note The remote switches used should be high quality mom...

Page 18: ...bers within the circles refer to pins on the 610 s rear panel DB 25 connector which is labelled REMOTE INDICATOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE COUGH DUMP PROFANITY EXIT DELAY START DELAY 13 1 4 7 10 3 6 12 9 16 18 15 2 5 11 8 17 7 5 SECONDS 3 5 SECONDS EXIT DELAY START DELAY DUMP PROFANITY COUGH ...

Page 19: ... 1 in the table on page 19 is partially program dependent It takes no longer than 5 minutes to increase from zero to 7 1 2 seconds delay it can be much faster and no longer than 5 minutes to go from 7 1 2 seconds delay back to zero We recommend you try this option first It represents the best trade off in terms of audio quality versus speed Full memory dump or half memory 3 3 4 second dump As disc...

Page 20: ...the STATUS button at the left end of the 610 front panel to place the 610 in BYPASS mode Step 2 Initiate Programming Mode Press all four front panel lighted push buttons EXIT DELAY START DELAY COUGH DUMP PROFANITY and hold until all four lights come on approximately five seconds When you release the buttons all four will flash indicating that the 610 is in programming mode X X X X Step 3 Select De...

Page 21: ...5 Fixed 5 minute increase decrease time with 1 2 memory dump The 5 minute increase decrease results in minimal pitch shifting as compared to options 3 and 4 Option 6 Just like option 5 but with full memory dump Option 7 Partially program dependent delay build and exit A 3 5 second delay and full delay dump Option 8 Fixed 3 minute delay build and exit Has a 3 5 second delay time with full delay dum...

Page 22: ...Page 20 Symetrix Inc 6408 216th St SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 Fax 425 778 7727 Tel 425 778 7728 Website http www symetrixaudio com Email symetrix symetrixaudio com ...

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