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Quick Start Guide

6408 216th Street SW 

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 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  USA

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 +1.425.778.7728  

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 +1.425.778.7727 

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www.SymetrixAudio.com

ARC-SWK 

The ARC-SWK is 
a modular remote 
control for Symetrix 
DSPs

 that combines 

the functional attributes 
of the ARC-K1 and 
ARC-SW4 into a single 
product featuring a push-
button rotary encoder 
and four momentary 
pushbutton switches 
that provide the client 
with simple control 

over source selection with volume, room combining and 
more. In addition to the programming modes supported 
by the ARC-K1 and ARC-SW4, the ARC-SWK integrates 
directly with the BGM Room Combiner modules in SymNet 
providing an elegant room combining solution where all

wall panels update according to the room combine status. 
The ARC-SWK also supports a “Select and Set” mode 
that allows the buttons to select a parameter after which 
the knob can adjust the selected parameter. All control 
assignments, including button and LED functionality, 
parameter limits and firmware version upgrades are handled 
by the software included with Symetrix DSP hardware. 
Power, control, and a single channel of ARC Audio are 
connected via RJ-45 inputs or screw-type barrier strips.  
The ARC-SWK also supports “sleep” mode for light-
sensitive environments like theaters. Hardware lockout pins 
are provided to accommodate an installer-supplied key 
switch and software and hardware lockout functions can be 
independently programmed. Upper and lower parameter 
limits help contain the range of adjustment. The ARC-SWK  
is splash-resistant and mounts into a single gang electrical 
box (US), finished with a standard Decora

®

 faceplate 

(supplied in white).

ARC-MIC 

The ARC-MIC is 
a modular remote 
control for Symetrix 
DSPs

 that combines 

an onboard electret 
condenser microphone 
and push-to-talk button 
with the ARC-SW4’s four 
momentary pushbutton 
switches that provide the 
client with simple control 
over zone selection plus 
paging and more. Each 

of the five pushbuttons have corresponding tri-color LEDs 
which can provide user feedback in a 

number of ways. LEDs may follow buttons or LEDs and 
buttons may be programmed independently. The onboard 
mic may be used not only for an integrated paging station 
but also as a sense mic for an SPL Computer DSP 
module. All control assignments, including button and LED 
functionality, parameter limits and firmware version upgrades 
are handled by the software included with Symetrix DSP 
hardware. Power, control, and a single channel of ARC 
Audio (for the onboard mic) are connected via RJ-45 inputs 
or screw-type barrier strips. The ARC-MIC also supports 
“sleep” mode for light-sensitive environments like theaters. 
Hardware lockout pins are provided to accommodate 
an installer-supplied key switch. The ARC-MIC is splash-
resistant and mounts into a single gang electrical box (US), 
finished with a standard Decora

®

 faceplate  

(supplied in white).

Hardware Overview

Summary of Contents for ARC-EX4

Page 1: ...Modular ARCs Quick Start Guide Modular ARCs K1 SW4 SWK MIC XLR EXK EX4 ...

Page 2: ...2 Quick Start Guide 6408 216th Street SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA T 1 425 778 7728 F 1 425 778 7727 www SymetrixAudio com Safety ...

Page 3: ...ounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet BL Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus BM Only us...

Page 4: ... only for use with the ARC series of remotes DO NOT plug the ARC connectors on Symetrix products into any RJ 45 connector labeled SYMLINK ETHERNET or COBRANET The ARC RJ 45 connectors on Symetrix products can carry anywhere from 6 to 24 VDC which can damage SymLink Ethernet and CobraNet circuitry ARC ARC SYMLINK TRANSMIT RECEIVE COBRANET ETHERNET ETHERNET Warning ...

Page 5: ...ccommodate an installer supplied key switch and software and hardware lockout functions can be independently programmed Upper and lower parameter limits help contain the range of adjustment The ARC K1 is splash resistant and mounts into a single gang electrical box US finished with a standard Decora faceplate supplied in white ARC SW4 The ARC SW4 is a modular remote control for Symetrix DSPs featu...

Page 6: ...itch and software and hardware lockout functions can be independently programmed Upper and lower parameter limits help contain the range of adjustment The ARC SWK is splash resistant and mounts into a single gang electrical box US finished with a standard Decora faceplate supplied in white ARC MIC The ARC MIC is a modular remote control for Symetrix DSPs that combines an onboard electret condenser...

Page 7: ...trix DSP hardware Power control and a single channel of ARC Audio for the onboard mic are connected via RJ 45 inputs or screw type barrier strips The ARC MIC also supports sleep mode for light sensitive environments like theaters Hardware lockout pins are provided to accommodate an installer supplied key switch The ARC XLR is splash resistant and mounts into a single gang electrical box US finishe...

Page 8: ...er here to terminate the RS 485 bus at this device Refer to the RS 485 Termination section for more information J9 RJ 45 ARC ports The ARC ports distribute RS 485 data power and an ARC Audio line to one or more ARC devices over standard CAT5 cable These ports may be used to chain multiple ARCs or to home run back to any Symetrix rack mount device with an ARC port S1 Device Address Ones Rotary swit...

Page 9: ...d ID five If the base device does not contain an EXK as in the case of the SW4 MIC and XLR the added EXK Board IDs must start at four J3 Modular ARC Expansion Bus Connects to the brain board or expansion board with the next lowest Board ID J4 Board ID 1 The jumper position of J4 combined with the jumper position of J5 determines the Board ID 0 3 A table showing which jumpers to connect for each ad...

Page 10: ...n the ARC Audio lines or damage to the XLR will occur This configuration is useful for a local dynamic paging or intercom mic The input from the mic is boosted to nearly line level for long distance transmission over ARC Audio J1 Modular ARC Expansion Bus Connects to the brain board or expansion board with the next lowest Board ID J4 ARC Audio Connects to J13 on the brain board J2 Electret Mic Con...

Page 11: ...trix rack mount device Due to the nature of sending low level audio signals over CAT5 there are some severe restrictions for mic level signals in this configuration Refer to the ARC Audio section for more information J1 Modular ARC Expansion Bus Connects to the brain board or expansion board with the next lowest Board ID J4 ARC Audio Not used for line or mic level XLR I O J2 Electret Mic Connect E...

Page 12: ...input is addressable by SymNet Designer s RS 232 485 Controller Number system Pin 1 is the active input Pin 2 is ground A typical wiring is shown below Refer to SymNet Designer s help for programming information Internal External External Note You do not need to supply the components on the Internal side These components are internal to the Modular ARC and only illustrated here for the purpose of ...

Page 13: ...t in a star network configuration and 4000 ft in a daisy chain network configuration Longer distances may be possible using third party RS 485 extender products Disclaimer From time to time we test the compatibility of our own products with those of third parties While we are happy to share with our customers the results of our own studies as well as other possibly unsubstantiated information rega...

Page 14: ...ion jumper Jumper J11 at the bottom left of an Modular ARC s brain board enables and disables termination Jumping pins 1 and 2 terminated For maximum signal integrity follow the termination guidelines below For star configurations terminate at the ARC PS Control I O or DSP device Note Never terminate a single RS 485 bus at more than two devices Hardware Lockout J6 on the Modular ARC provides a har...

Page 15: ...warranty Limitation of Liability The total liability of Symetrix on any claim whether in contract tort including negligence or otherwise arising out of connected with or resulting from the manufacture sale delivery resale repair replacement or use of any product will not exceed the price allocatable to the product or any part thereof which gives rise to the claim In no event will Symetrix be liabl...

Page 16: ...ity with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no part of this brochure may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without permission in writing from Symetrix Inc If however your only means of access is electronic permission to print one copy is hereby granted The following are either Trademarks or Registered Trademarks o...

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