Technical information

V4 Logger User Guide 98

OVERVIEW

This “HOW TO” guide will demonstrate basic configuration for a Broadcast Tools

SS4.2/8.2 audio switcher for use with the iMedia Logger software.

Some of the commonly used functions for a Logger/BTools pairing are:

Pre-Recorded Satellite Events

Best of Shows

Mic skimming

Audio Routing

For a detailed manual on the iMediaLogger software, please refer to our website at

www.imediatouch.com/help and download the Version 4 user guide for Logger.

Hardware Setup

Use the supplied S-9 adapter and serial cable provided by BTools to connect the 9 pin

COM port of your Logger PC to the RJ port on the back of the BTools switcher.

Prior to “powering up” your BTools SS4.2 or SS8.2 switcher, you will need to setup the

dip switches for proper operation with the Logger software.

There is an 8 switch array on the SS4.2 which is accessible from the back of the unit.

The SS8.2 has a “lid” which contains 4 #2 Phillip screws which must be removed to

access the 10 switch array.

The dipswitch settings on both the SS4.2 and the SS8.2 will be configured to allow the

BTools switcher to receive serial burst commands known as PIP mode or pulse in packet.

Both switchers will also be configured in “Interlock” mode which will prevent any other

audio to be “mixed” in with a specific source selected. COM port values can be user

selected on the BTools from 9600 (default) to 38400.

NOTE:

If you change the default value of 9600 to a higher value, make sure you have set the

dip switches on your BTools unit to match the baud rate. This must be performed on the

BTools switcher when the power is removed. Change the rate in Windows through the

Device Manager under COM ports for the same corresponding port and value. Reboot

the computer after you have made any COM port changes in Windows so they will take

effect and then power up the BTools prior to re-launching the Logger software.