Audio Authority 1710A User Manual

User Manual

Model 1710A

Headphone Demonstration

Switching Amplier

Introduction

The 1710A is designed to provide high delity amplication and theft detection
for premium headphones, and sound docks. The 1710A has several options
that govern the behavior of the headphone demonstration. In distribution mode
(see table on page 4), all outputs are active all the time. In switching mode, only
one of the four outputs may be active at any time. Larger switching systems,
linked by system bus and audio patch cords, can either allow one live position on
each 1710A, or the entire system can be limited to one active position at a time
(see Feature Switch settings). Visit audioauthority.com/demobeat for tips and
application diagrams.

PRODUCT SELECT

RESET SWITCH

THEFT INDICATOR

BUTTONS

2 14 3

POWER INPUT

HEADPHONE

POSITION 1

HEADPHONE

POSITION 2

HEADPHONE

POSITION 3

HEADPHONE

POSITION 4

POWER OUTPUT

FEATURE SWITCHES
ON OFF

DEMO TIMEOUT

SYSTEM BUS

SIREN OUT

STATUS LED

CUSTOMER INPUT

DEFAULT INPUT

AUDIO BUS OUT

THEFT DETECT

MODEL 1710A

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Package Contents

Before installing this product, please check the packaging and make certain the
following items are contained in the shipping carton:

• 1710A Headphone Demonstrator

• DC Power Adapter

• User Manual

Features

Note: Please retain the original

packing material in case the unit

must be returned. If you nd any
items are missing, contact Audio
Authority immediately. Have the
Model Number and Invoice available

for reference when you call.

• High quality headphone amplication

• Switching or distribution behavior

• Adjustable demonstration timeout in switching mode

• Automatic selection of customer audio source when connected

• Theft detection and integral alarm

• Multiple units can easily be connected together for any size system

Feature Switch Settings

Switch Off (toward edge) On (away from edge)

1 Gain = 0dB Gain = 6dB

2 One active product per board One active product per system

3 Theft detection off Theft detection on

4 Switcher mode (one on) Distribution mode (all on)

Audio Sources and Customer Auto Demo

Connect a music player to the Default Input jack as the audio source. If desired,
provide a 3.5mm cord connected to the Customer Input so that customers may use
their own music players to demonstrate headphones. When audio is detected on
the Customer Input jack, the customer device is selected as the audio source. If no
audio is detected on the Customer Input for 7.5 seconds, the 1710A switches back
to the Default Input.

Bus Out

The bus output feeds the currently selected audio input (Default or Customer) to
more 1710A modules or other audio devices in the system. Connect a 3.5mm patch
cord from the rst 1710A bus output to the second 1710A Default input, etc. One
linked system sharing a Default Input also must share one Customer input (do not
use any Customer inputs besides the rst 1710A).

System Bus

System Bus is a four-conductor cable that allows multiple 1710A modules to be
connected and communicate with each other. They can coordinate current product
selection as well as alarm signals and alarm reset (see Theft Detection on page 4).

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Button (PSB) Ports

In switching mode, customers can activate one product at
a time using a two-wire momentary switch (push-button
sold separately). Connect a button for each corresponding
product. The LED in the button illuminates during the
demonstration. Buttons are not used in distribution mode.

PUSH-BUTTONS ARE

Theft Detection

1710A theft detection is compatible with most headphone
models, including models with active circuitry such as noise cancelling. Activate
theft detection using feature switch #3. The 1710A can detect most headphones
when connected directly to the 1710A. If not, you must connect the product
through an Audio Authority extension cable. All devices should be tested for proper
detection behavior upon installation. If detection does not work for a particular
device, disable detection for that port using the Theft Detection switches.

Attach a reset switch (contact closure) to reset the alarm. We recommend that
a remote theft indicator light should be installed in clear view of customers. The
blinking LED is a deterrent, warning that theft detection is active. The on-board
buzzer sounds if it detects an unauthorized removal, but If a louder alarm is
desired, the external siren port can power a 12VDC siren.

When active, the theft indicator blinks and the 1710A detects the headphones that
are connected, so that it will trigger the alarm if one is removed. The theft indicator
light connected to the 1710A where the stolen headphones were connected shines
solid until the alarm is reset.

AVAILABLE IN MANY
STYLES AND COLORS.

When headphones must be connected and disconnected, turn on the siren reset
switch, make product changes, and turn the switch off again. The theft indicator
LED(s) turn off when the reset switch is on. Only one reset switch is needed per
system; reset status is communicated to all other modules that are connected via
System Bus.

Timeout Interval

In switching mode, a demo timer is initiated each time a customer selects
a product output to audition. The demonstration length is set by the timeout
switch, in increments of 15 seconds. If the timeout switch is set to 0, then the
demonstration does not time out.

Operation

On power up, the status light blinks to show normal operation, and selector
buttons are lit. When customer audio is playing, the Status light blinks rapidly.

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