BSS Audio Prosys PS-8810 User Manual

PS-8810Digital Signal ProcessorConnect here first...User Manual

- 10 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORWe recommend that you record your purchase information here for futurereference. Noting the serial number here m

- 100 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOREach page contains 8 buttons. There are a total of 64 buttons (0-These buttons correspond to the 64 different c

- 101 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR• Select the button for RC5x.• Enter in 19 for System (19 defines a PS-8810).• Enter the IQ address (0-63) for C

- 102 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORPS8810 IR Code Format

- 103 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Control Port provides a means for external monitoring andcontrol of ‘objects’ within the BSS PS-8810. It ca

- 104 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThese inputs are digital (high or low) only. The inputs are currentdriven and will accept voltages up to +25VDC

- 105 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORinverted logic. Multi-valued objects (e.g. gains, thresholds, etc.) canbe set to different settings for input tr

- 106 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORControl Port Digital Inputs (DIN 1-8)are to participate in the room combining, individual closurepatterns can be

- 107 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORControl Port Digital OutputsDigital OutputsThere are eight digital outputs. Each output may be controlledmanual

- 108 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORControl Port Digital OutputsThere are many possible uses for the Control Port outputs. Forexample, they can be u

- 109 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Control Port analogue inputs allow a 0 to +10VDC signal tobe input to allow remote control of continuously v

- 11 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORWarranty InformationWorldwide Warranty terms:When sold to an end user by BSS Audio or a BSS AudioAuthorised Resel

- 110 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORControl Port Analogue OutputsAnalogue OutputsIn addition to the eight Digital Outputs, there are eight Analogue

- 111 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORReferenceSection

- 112 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORTechnical DescriptionFollowing is a technical description of the operation of the BSS PS-8810.Input SectionEach

- 113 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORTechnical Informationaudio as a 'brick' of data. After the input DSPs have processed thedata, they tra

- 114 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORTechnical Information• Flash Memory Storage:In addition to storing program code for the control and DSPprocessor

- 115 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR• Control Port:External events can be either generated or monitored via thisport and used to control or signal s

- 116 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR19.0 Block Diagram

- 117 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORFront-panel switches select IQ Address, Baud Rate, any of 32 userprogrammable Scenes, and any of 32 user-defined

- 118 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR100VAC to 240VAC, 24W nominalIf communication is lost, the unit will continue to function with thelast commands

- 119 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORSpecifications+5VDC and +10VDC outputs are provided. The total outputcurrent is limited to 1Aless than 0.1V10V (

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- 120 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR21.0 User Notes

- 121 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORUser Notes

- 13 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR4.0 IntroductionThe BSS PS-8810 is a virtual 24x10 routing mixer that alsoprovides unique dual input processing p

- 14 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe unit is controllable and programmable using IQ for Windowssoftware (version 5.0 or later) via IQ Loop, or sta

- 15 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR5.0 FeaturesBSS PS-8810The PS-8810 includes the following listed features:✓ Dual Input Processing Paths✓ 16 Contr

- 16 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORControls, Connectors& Indicators

- 17 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORe: Digital DisplayA green front panel 'Power' indicator lights to show that AC poweris being supplied

- 18 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORWhen a parameter is changed, a small indicator (A) momentarilylights to show the parameter has been stored in FLA

- 19 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThree-terminal removable barrier block connectors are providedon the rear panel for balanced analogue audio input

- 2 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONDO NOT REMOVE COVERS.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER

- 20 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORRear panelCobraNet Connections and IndicatorsThese two RJ-45 connections provide CobraNet access to and fromthe P

- 21 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORRear panelF: Control Port,G: Mains PowerInletA male DB37 connector is provided on the rear panel for externalmoni

- 22 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORUsing the PS-8810The following sections describe the BSS PS8810’s features and their operation. Wherespecified, s

- 23 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR8.0 Quick Install ProcedureThis procedure is provided for those who are already familiar withthe IQ System and wo

- 24 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORQuick Install Procedureconnector to a 100Mbit dedicated switch. The SECONDARYconnector should be wired if a secon

- 25 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAn IQ System with a Host Computer and a BSS PS-8810 The installation of a BSS PS-8810 consists of installing

- 26 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAn IQ host computer is a PC running Microsoft Windows 95, 98,ME, 2000 or NT that is used to configure, control or

- 27 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORRS232 Cable WiringImportant: Do not use twisted pair wire for RS232 because itincreases crosstalk. Instead, use a

- 28 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR4 When the parameter is adjusted to the desired value, pressthe RECALL button again to store the setting.The comm

- 29 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe ‘IQ Loop’ is a serial communication loop for transmitting IQcommands and data between multiple IQ compatible

- 3 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORImportant Safety InstructionsRead these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instruct

- 30 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOROne of the units must be set as the ‘Master’ for the IQ Loop, this isdone by setting its ‘IQ interface’ LED to li

- 31 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThree different types of connectors are used for IQ Loop wiring onIQ components. These include DIN connectors, RJ

- 32 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORRJ-45 Output to Din Input Barrier Block Output to RJ-45 InputDin Output to RJ-45 InputRJ-45 Output to RJ-45 Input

- 33 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAs implemented in the BSS PS-8810 the IQ Loop is a 20-mAcurrent loop operating at a baud rate of 38.4kbps. The I

- 34 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe BSS PS-8810 has eight mic/line inputs, two main outputs andeight AUX outputs Three-terminal removable barrier

- 35 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR0 dBm = 0.775 VRMS with a 600-ohm load, 0 dBV = 1 VRMS, 0dBu = 0.775 VRMSBalanced sources should be wired as show

- 36 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORUnbalanced sources should be wired as shown below. Theexamples are grouped according to whether twin lead shielde

- 37 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThree-terminal removable barrier block connectors are providedfor audio output (Figure 6.5). Both main and AUX Au

- 38 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORUnbalanced Audio Output ConnectionsConnections AudioUnbalancedOutput Wiring

- 39 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe CobraNet network carries 8 channels of audio bidirectionallyvia a single cable. Connect the PS-8810C to the

- 4 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORContentsImportant Safety Instructions... 21.0

- 40 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORConnections CobraNet®In order for the system to conform to the stated regulatoryrequirements, clamp-on ferrites t

- 41 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORConnections Control PortControl PortConnectionsConnect any external circuits you plan to use to control and/ormo

- 42 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe BSS PS-8810 is also modem compatible. The BSS PS-8810periodically sends out an “AT” command string {ATS0=1} t

- 43 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThis section describes how to set up the PS-8810 from within IQ Win software and includes anoverview of the vario

- 44 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR10.0 IQ Win OverviewPresets andScenesThe PS-8810 is configured using IQ Win software. This applicationenables th

- 45 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORversions of these files that pertain to the same hardware setups canthen be scheduled to change using the Schedul

- 46 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORinstallations. Error reporting can be suppressed if necessary - this isuseful in larger systems where there may

- 47 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORPS-8810 & IQ WinIQ Win software is used to configure the PS-8810. This is a freedownload from the IQ Audio S

- 48 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOROutput Level MetersAudio level meters are provided for each output. The meterssense the audio signal immediately

- 49 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORInput Dynamic Cut/Boost MetersMeters are provided for each Input Processing Section to indicatethe overall cut or

- 5 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORContentsBalanced Input Wiring ...

- 50 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe DSP processing is divided between four individual DSP’s; twofor the input processing and two for the mixing a

- 51 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions GeneralReal Time ClockThe onboard Real Time Clock tracks day, date, hour, minute andsecond,

- 52 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORInterfaceWhen activated the PS-8810 acts as the IQ interface ‘master’,allowing itself and other components on the

- 53 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe PS-8810 is an 8 analogue input/10 analogue output digitalsignal processor and matrix mixer that also has the

- 54 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThis panel is accessed by clicking on either the input select buttonsor the first object (Input Level/Polarity/Mu

- 55 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input Pathprocess box in order to edit its parameters.Input Signal Fader, Muter, and Inverte

- 56 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Input Filters provide an array of filter types for any processingneed:Low-passHigh-passLow-pass ShelfHigh-pas

- 57 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input FiltersShapeEach DSP is capable of 64 filters that must be shared between InputProcess

- 58 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input FiltersHigh Q filters with gain greater than unity can cause unwantedringing. This is

- 59 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORA delay can be added to any of the Input Processing Sections inorder to time-equalize the various input signals.

- 6 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORContentsInputs Window Link ...

- 60 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Input Gate feature allows signals above a certain level to passand attenuates lower level signals. When &apos

- 61 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input Gate56789open. Once opened the input must reach a level below theThreshold minus Hyste

- 62 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Auto-leveler works in tandem with the Input Gate tocompensate for long-term average input levels that vary ov

- 63 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Auto-leveler4567823Target LevelSets the desired average output level. The Auto-leveler will

- 64 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe input compressor provides a means for controlling thedynamic range of input signals. It is a feed-forward typ

- 65 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORSoft Knee (Width)Sets a range in dB around the actual threshold through which thecompressor gain is gradually mod

- 66 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAutomatic mixers allow 'hands-free' mixing that minimises many ofthe undesirable effects of using multi

- 67 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThere are two group controls and two group indicators for thisfeature:Priority Mix EnableTurns Ducking Priority M

- 68 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORNOM (Number of Open Mics) Attenuation reduces overall systemgain as the number of open mics increases beyond one

- 69 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAmbient Level MeterIndicates the calculated ambient level for the automix group.Group Gate Threshold Ambient Offs

- 7 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORMode ...

- 70 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Auto-MixerAutomix MatrixAccessed by pressing the Auto-mix Martian button in the Signal Path

- 71 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThere are four individual Input controls:PriorityAssigns a relative priority to each channel.Control range is 1 t

- 72 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Solo/MuteThe status of the Input and Output channel mutes and solos can allbe monitored by p

- 73 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe matrix allows routing, soloing, muting, gain adjustment andpolarity inversion of the available audio channels

- 74 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input/Output Matrixsystem and the signal from Input Processing Section B forrecording.This p

- 75 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Input/Output MatrixThe CobraNet input channels have the CobraNet logo and arecoloured pink.

- 76 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThis panel is either accessed by clicking on one of the numberswritten in the 24x10 area or by clicking on the Ou

- 77 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOROutput Processing SectionsEach of the ten Outputs, (two 'Main' and eight 'AUX)', haveindepend

- 78 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Ambient-Leveler expands the output channel gain tocompensate for a sensed ambient level. The ambient level ca

- 79 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAdded Gain, prevent excessive system gain.Control range is from -80 dB to +20 dB in 0.5dB stepsExpansion RatioDet

- 8 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR15.0 CobraNet® ...89Setup

- 80 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Output Limiter function provides a means of directlymonitoring and controlling peak output level. It is espe

- 81 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORProcessing Functions Output SelectEach AUX output is individually switchable via the AUX OutputSelect switches, a

- 82 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe BSS PS-8810 has the ability to reconfigure itself with a singlecommand. Thirty-two 'Presets' can b

- 83 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThere are times when only a few objects’ settings need to bechanged and this is the function of 'Scenes&apos

- 84 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORSelect the Scene to be edited in the ‘Scene’ box at top, or click onone of the 32 buttons located at the right of

- 85 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORDifferent configurations can be triggered at particular times. TheBSS PS-8810 has an internal real time clock th

- 86 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAn Event can be scheduled to occur only once, and the time of theEvent can be programmed by choosing 'once&a

- 87 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe main Event 'View Schedule' button allows viewing of all of theenabled Events for a defined period o

- 88 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORCobraNet®

- 89 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORCobraNet is a technology developed by Peak Audio, Inc. thatallows real time digital audio to be distributed over

- 9 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORAs part of BSS' system of quality control, this product is carefullyinspected before packing to ensure flawle

- 90 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Conductor recognizes each device on the network and assignsa transmission position for each bundle of each de

- 91 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe CobraNet Setup tab allows an overall control of the PS-8810-C’s CobraNet functions.Several labels and informa

- 92 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORIP AddressThe Internet Protocol address that is assigned by the systemintegrator. Used as a standard part of eth

- 93 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe PS-8810C can accept four Bundles from the CobraNetnetwork and route the audio Slots of those Bundles into the

- 94 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe PS-8810’s eight CobraNet Outputs can be assigned to betransmitted on Slots in one of four CobraNet Bundles.

- 95 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORCobraNet®OutputThe transmit Bundle is assigned in the window and a uniquepriority can also be assigned for each B

- 96 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORExternal Control

- 97 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR16.0 Infrared Remote ControlThe BSS PS-8810 has the ability to use an IR remote control suchas a programmable rem

- 98 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORInfrared Remote Control IR Code EditorWhen a particular IR code’s Edit button is pushed, the IR CodeEditor window

- 99 -PS-8810DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORThe Philips Pronto IR Remote Controls, TS1000 and TSU2000,allow access to the PS8810’s IR commands. The Philips