SwitchMan “Quartet” Preliminary User’s Guide Dec. 08, 2000 Firmware revisions: Main v1.3, Remote v1.
Table of Contents SwitchMan “Quartet”........................................................................................ 1 Table of Contents....................................................................................... 2 1. Product Brief ............................................................................................ 3 Product changes since last release (Main v1.2) .............................................. 4 Product changes introduced in v1.2 ..................................
1. Product Brief The SwitchMan “Quartet” system is a switching control center. The complete system consists of the Main Unit and a wired Remote. All user controls and displays are on the Remote. The Remote draws power from the Main Unit.
Product changes since last release (Main v1.2) 1) A new feature: Soft Mute is being introduced in this release; see “Special Features”, section 3.6 Product changes introduced in v1.2 1) 2) 3) Template Load details have changed; check section 1.2.3 Previously announced Channel Solo feature has been implemented; see “Special Features”, section 3.2 New feature: Sticky Templates is being introduced in this release; see “Special Features”, section 3.
2. Getting Started 1.1 Quick Set-up Main Unit has one port dedicated to the connection with the Remote. Look for DB-9 modular connectors on the back panels of both units. The Remote is powered from the Main Unit. Typical set-up procedure will consist of the following steps: - connect the Remote to the Main Unit using the cable provided, secure the connectors in place connect audio systems to the Main Unit power up SwitchMan Main Unit.
1.2 Operation From a user standpoint, the SwitchMan “Quartet” system operates in one of the three modes: - Volume Control Mode - Channel Trim Mode - Template Load/Save Mode. After power-up, the system always switches to the Volume Control Mode. This is the fundamental operational mode. SwitchMan Quartet is operated from a Remote Unit. The top panel of the Remote has 14 buttons, 1 rotary knob, 14 LED indicators, and a numerical display.
1.2.2 Channel Trim Mode The Trim Mode enables modifications to channel Level Trim and channel Mute status. Pressing TRIM button switches to Channel Trim Mode. To go back to Volume Control Mode, press the TRIM button again. In this mode, one channel is always selected; thus, one of the channel LEDs (yellow) is lit. To operate on another channel, press the proper channel button on right side of the Remote. Adjust the Channel Level Trim using the rotary knob at the center of the Remote.
At this point, one of the LED indicators (1 to 6) is blinking to remind of the most recently loaded template. Once new template is selected, the corresponding LED indicator will light up. The LEDs will stay on for approx. 2 seconds and the system returns to Volume Control Mode automatically. New template settings are effective immediately; the Input System selector LED and master volume display are updated. The main rotary knob and TRIM button are inactive during template load operations. 1.2.
3. Special Features 3.1 Volume Control Profiles The SwitchMan system uses a unique, fully electronic, precision volume control circuitry. The Remote displays volume information as a step number ranging from zero to 110. A step number translates to a predefined attenuation level applied in the signal path. The translation curve is called a Volume Control Profile. Current firmware release (v1.3) contains two Volume Control Profiles.
Press SHIFT-TRIM button on the Remote to verify the profile selection. The numerical display will show a P0 or P1 symbol. After approx. 1 second, the display returns to normal operation. 3.2 Channel Solo Channel Solo, when engaged, temporarily mutes all but one selected channel. The Channel Solo is being engaged from Volume Control Mode. Press the SHIFT key on the back of the Remote, and then one of the channel buttons 1 to 6. The LED indicator for the selected channel will blink. This channel stays on.
3.3 System Lock This feature is not available in current firmware release. This feature prevents unauthorized changes to your system. The Main Unit can be locked from the Remote: - press the SHIFT-SAVE button; the SAVE LED indicator will blink slowly punch a 4-digit Lock Code using channel buttons (1 to 6) try remembering your Lock Code. At this point, the numerical display is blank and all LED indicators are turned off. A small red dot on the numerical display will blink slowly.
3.5 Sticky Templates This feature offers a modified Template Load mode. Sticky Templates are enabled through DIP switch (OPTIONS) on the Main Unit’s back panel - the actuator on position 4 should be ON. Important: SwitchMan Main Unit reads OPTIONS switch only at start-up time. Set the desired configuration before powering up your system. The initial procedure is similar to the “normal” Template Load mode: press TEMP button and then one of template selector buttons.
4. Hints and Tips • Selecting another input (A to D), or reselecting the current input again, immediately puts the system into Volume Control Mode, thus escaping any other mode the system is currently in. The only exception to this rule is the Sticky Template mode where the only active buttons are: - TEMP (toggles back to Volume Control Mode) template selection buttons MUTE button. • When inspecting settings of a given channel, you may choose to adjust that channel right away.
