AVstream Owner’s Manual V1.2 © 2007 CE ARX Systems®
AVstream Owner’s Manual V1.2 © 2007 CE ARX Systems®
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this
ARX AVstream.
We hope you enjoy using this unique
product as much as we enjoyed creating it. As with all ARX equipment, it has
undergone extensive factory testing and ‘burn in’ before shipping. To ensure
continued trouble free use, please familiarise yourself with the contents of this manual
before using.
About the AVstream
The ARX AVstream is a unique ‘user-friendly’ Zoner/Mixer, enabling a choice of four
stereo audio and video sources to be routed to each of two zones.
• Intuitive Layout
The linear ergonomic flow of the front panel controls, coupled with the visual feedback
of level settings and source selection makes using the AVstream totally intuitive, even
for casual staff with no prior experience.
Up to four stereo audio sources and associated composite video sources as well as a
microphone can be connected to the AVstream, such as: DVD/CD decks, TV/
Satellite/video + audio, Juke Box/Karaoke systems. Interlocking switches and an
associated status LEDs for each source ensure that there is no risk of accidentally
selecting two sources for the one zone.
A front panel switch turns the microphone on or off, and there is also provision to
connect a push-to-talk signal for priority/evac override.
Dual colour-coded LED meters show output levels for each zone.
• Superb Audio Quality
Every day, ARX Audio interface products solve audio problems for thousands of
people around the world. We’re fanatical about audio quality because we’re betting
that you are, too. That’s why we have comprehensive EQ control for the microphone,
and for both Zones as well, rather than a single ‘Tone’ knob, to ensure that you and
your clients get the best possible sound.
Ease of use, flexible setup, superb audio quality - that’s the ARX
AVstream
promise!
Using the AVstream
Setting up your AVstream is very straightforward and intuitive.
Firstly, connect the unit to AC power.
Please Note
that it is a dual voltage unit. It is
essential that you check that the voltage on the fuseholder cover below the AC
connector on the rear of the chassis is set correctly before connecting it to AC power.
See
Page 2
for more details on this.
Getting started
1. Connect the Zone A and B balanced outputs to their respective amplifiers, the video
outputs to their associated screens, then switch the amplifiers on. Don’t turn them
up just yet.
2. Connect the audio and video input sources to the appropriate RCA connectors as
marked on the rear panel, and mark in both zones on the front panel what each of
them is: CD, Video, Radio, etc.
3. Set the Input trim controls next to each RCA at 0 (12 o’clock)
4. Set all external units to play,
5. Turn up the amplifiers about half way, and switch on the screens
6. Press any line source switch on Zone A, (or B - whichever one you will be able to
listen to or view)
7. Bring up the Zone A Master level until you can hear something. If all the sources
are connected and playing, then
something
will come out of the speakers!
8. Switch through each of the sources on Zone A, while adjusting the Input trim
controls on the rear panel. Aim to get each of the sources at around the same
volume, so the when you switch through them there is no variation in level from
one to the other.
9. Turn the amplifiers up to their normal operating level, then adjust the Zone Level
control until you have the system sounding correct.
That’s it for the Line inputs. Leave it playing while we go to the Microphone.
1. Connect the Microphone lead to the balanced XLR input on the rear panel. If you
have a separate push-to-talk connector, plug that in as well.
2. Set the Input Gain trim control next to the XLR connector to the tick (12 o’clock)
3. Switch the Mic to the Zone required - A, B or both, with the front panel switches. If
you have a push-to-talk button on the mic, press it down.
4. Speak into the mic while adjusting the mic level control on the front panel until you
reach the output level required.
5. Adjust the mic EQ for the best sound, and that’s just about it!
Congratulations - you’ve just set up the complete
AVstream
system.