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Introduction
The Audio Authority
®
1725M-BTS is a custom switching system that can control a compatible media player,
such as a BrightSign
®
Model XD1033, and interact with a custom touchscreen, or an Audio Authority
TouchSelect touch panel to demonstrate soundbars.
• One audio input to 10 soundbar positions
• Serial ports communicate with media player and TV
• Receives commands from a touchscreen, control panel and/or push-buttons
• Timeout feature returns the demo system to silent attract mode after an idle period
• Soundbar keep-awake option prevents most soundbars from entering sleep mode
• Micro SD card allows adjustable field updates
Connections
Push-Buttons
The 1725M-BTS is designed to work with a control panel and/or product select buttons
(PSBs). If you have both methods connected, the switching activity is shown in the
control panel and the push-buttons. PSBs are only capable of selecting soundbar
outputs. The 1725M-BTS is compatible with 2-wire or 4-wire push-buttons. When using
2-wire switches, use the two pins on the right for PSB ports (
see page 3
).
TouchSelect Panels
The Touch Panel Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected via Cat 5 cable
(wired T-568A) to the TouchSelect touch panel. Any standard network cable is adequate.
Media Player
The Media Player RS-232 Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected to the media player via an adapter,
DB9F to RJ-45 cable (PN: 801-252) or 3.5 mm to RJ-45 (PN: 801-373).
TV
The TV RS-232 Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected the RS-232C connector
on the TV via a DB9F to RJ-45 cable (PN: 801-252).
Power
Connect the 12V power adapter to the Power Input. The power Bus Out may be connected to another device,
within the capacity of the power supply. The 1725M-BTS requires 600mA.
Source
Connect a Toslink
®
cable from the 1725M-BTS Optical Audio Out to each soundbar. Connect a compatible
media player via Toslink cable to the 1725M-BTS Digital Audio Bus Optical input. The Digital Audio Bus Out
coax connection may be used to route the media player audio signal to an additional device.
PUSH-BUTTONS ARE
AVAILABLE IN MANY
STYLES AND COLORS.
DB9F TO RJ-45 CABLE PN: 801-252
3.5MM TO RJ-45 CABLE PN: 801-373
