CX261 MP3/ZONE MIXER
Installation and User Guide
Contents
Safety Information ........................................ 4
Safety Notes Regarding Installation ....................... 4
Conformities ............................................................... 4
Safety Considerations and Information ................4
General Description ...................................... 5
Schematic Diagram ...................................... 5
Front Panel Description ............................... 6
Rear Panel Description ................................. 6
Music Inputs ................................................... 7
Sensitivity and Gain Control ...................................7
Music Source Select and Level ................................ 7
Remote Control of Music Source and Level .......7
Mono Operation ........................................................ 7
Music Equalisation ......................................................7
Music Limiter .............................................................. 8
Music Priority .............................................................8
Front panel MP3 input .................................. 8
General Specications ................................ 15
Location of Internal Jumpers and
Connectors. .................................................. 15
Factory Default Jumper Settings ...........................16
Notes ............................................................ 17
Microphone Inputs ........................................ 9
Connectivity ................................................................9
Microphone Level Controls.....................................9
Gain Control ...............................................................9
Microphone Equalisation .......................................... 9
Microphone Limiter ..................................................9
Microphone Access Input .........................................9
Microphone Priorities .............................................10
Microphone Over Music Priority ......................10
Mic 1 Over Mic 2 Priority ..................................10
Use of Mic 1 input with telephone system ........10
Main Outputs ............................................... 11
Connectivity ..............................................................11
Auxiliary/MOH Output ............................... 11
Source Selection.......................................................11
Music Mute (Fire Alarm Interface) ............ 12
Bose® Equalisation Modules ...................... 12
Installation Instructions ..........................................12
General Notes ............................................. 13
EMC Considerations ...............................................13
Earthing ......................................................................13
Ventilation ..................................................................13
Technical Specications .............................. 14
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Safety Information
Safety Notes Regarding Installation
• Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.
• Do not expose the unit to naked ames.
• Do not block or restrict any air vent.
• Do not operate the unit in ambient temperatures above
35 °C.
• Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the
hazardous live symbol ( ) while power is supplied to
the unit.
• Do not perform any internal adjustments unless you
are qualied to do so and fully understand the hazards
associated with mains-operated equipment.
• The unit has no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel.
• If the moulded plug is cut off the AC power lead for
any reason, the discarded plug is a potential hazard and
should be disposed of in a responsible manner.
Safety Considerations and Information
The unit must be earthed. Ensure that the mains power
supply provides an effective earth connection using a threewire termination.
Caution - High Voltages
Do not touch any part or terminal carrying the hazardous
live symbol ( ) while power is supplied to the unit.
Terminals to which the hazardous live symbol refers require
installation by a qualied person.
Caution - Mains Fuse
Replace the mains fuse only with the same type and rating as
marked on the rear panel.
The fuse body size is 20 mm x 5 mm.
Caution - Servicing
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing
to qualied service personnel. Do not perform servicing
unless you are qualied to do so.
Disconnect the power cable from the unit before removing
the top panel and do not make any internal adjustments with
the unit powered on.
Conformities
This product conforms to the following European EMC
Standards:
BS EN 55103-1:1997
BS EN 55103-2:1997
This product has been tested for use in commercial and
light industrial environments. If the unit is used in controlled
EMC environments, the urban outdoors, heavy industrial
environments or close to railways, transmitters, overhead
power lines, etc., the performance of the unit may be
degraded.
The product conforms to the following European electrical
safety standard:
BS EN 60065:2002
The CX range was developed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and/or reused.
Only reassemble the unit using bolts/screws identical to the
original parts.
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General Description
The Cloud CX261 is a 1U rack-mounting stereo audio mixer
intended for use in multi-use areas where simple control of
high-quality background music needs to be combined with a
exible range of paging options.
The CX261 mixes any one of six stereo line inputs with one
or two microphone inputs. Separate controls for music and
mic levels are provided, and music source selection and level
may be controlled remotely if wished. As well as the main
output, there is a transformer-isolated mono auxiliary output
which is suitable for providing a MOH (Music On Hold)
output to a telephone system.
Schematic Diagram
The mixer may be congured to operate with most paging
systems: either mic input may be activated by voice (VOX)
or short-to-ground access connections, MIC 1 may have
priority over MIC 2, one line input may have priority over
any other selected to facilitate connection of a digital sound
store or similar device.
A front-panel 3.5 mm jack input permits easy connection of
a portable MP3 player, laptop or similar, with independent
level control.
A switchable isolating transformer congures MIC 1 input
for direct connection to a telephone system, enabling paging
messages to originate from an extension.
Bose® EQ cards may be tted to either or both channels.
g.1: CX261 schematic diagram
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7
8
9
11
3
4
6
8
11
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
9
6
5
11
10
fig.2: CX261 Front panel
Front Panel Description
1
MUSIC SOURCE – selects one of Music inputs
L1 to L6
2
MUSIC LEVEL – adjusts level of selected Music input
LOCAL/REMOTE LED – indicates (green) when
remote source selection is enabled
MP3 IN – 3.5 mm stereo jack socket for connection
of non-permanent external source
5
MP3 GAIN – adjusts gain of the MP3 input
LINE 1/MP3 LED – indicates (green) when the MP3
input is enabled
MIC 2
-50 to -10dBu
MIC 1
/TEL INPUT
5
11223
6
GAIN
MIC LEDS
OFF=NO SIG
GREEN=SIG
_
RED= PEAK
M1
GAIN
MIC/TEL
TEL
-4
GAIN
(dB)
+20
+
3
R
LINE 1MP3
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
GAIN GAIN
+12
-12
LINE 1LINE 3LINE 5LINE 2LINE 4LINE 6
RRR
RR
-12
-12
+12
LLLLLL
GAIN GAIN
-12+12
+12
-12
1
3
2
4
7
SIGNAL INDICATOR – 3 LEDs (green/yellow/red)
indicating level of MP3 input
MIC 1 LEVEL – adjusts level of Mic input 1
MIC 2 LEVEL – adjusts level of Mic input 2
MUSIC MUTE – indicates (red) when external Music
10
Mute is active
POWER – Power LED
15 16
14
7
0
HFLF
MICS
MUSIC
EQ
LEFT RIGHTMOH
0
HFLF
213
-12+12
+12
OUTPUTS
LOC/REM
RSL-60V M1 M2
_
LEVEL
+
MUTE CONTACTS
MOH
17
MADE IN PRC FOR
CLOUD LTD, UK
SHEFFIELD, S9 3HF
FUSE
RATING
T1A
POWER 40-60Hz 46.5mA
110-240
18
N123
±10%
1
5
8
9
10
4
2
fig.3: CX261 Rear panel
Rear Panel Description
LINE 1 to LINE 6 – stereo line inputs for music
sources
GAIN 1 to GAIN 6 – gain trims for each line input
3
LF & HF MUSIC EQ – low and high frequency EQ
adjustment for music channel
LINE 1/MP3 – replaces LINE1 RCA connectors with
front panel MP3 input
MIC 1 and MIC 2 – balanced mic inputs
6
GAIN 1 and GAIN 2 – gain trims for each mic input
LF & HF MIC EQ – low and high frequency EQ
adjustment for mic channel
MIC LEDs – bicolour LEDs to aid mic level
adjustment
MIC/TEL – recongures MIC 1 input for use with
telephone system
11
12 13
3
TEL GAIN – MIC 1 input gain adjustment in TEL mode
10
19
MAIN OUTPUTS – balanced L & R outputs
12
MOH OUTPUT – balanced auxiliary output for use
with MOH systems
13
MOH LEVEL – level control for MOH output
14
ACCESS – external paging control inputs for MIC 1
and MIC 2
15
REMOTE MUSIC CONTROL – for connection of
RL-1 or RSL-6 remote control panels
16
LOC/REM – disables front panel controls when
remote control is in use
17
MUSIC MUTE – Emergency control input for muting
music source
18
IEC mains input
19
Mains fuse
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Music Inputs
The unit has six stereo line inputs; these inputs are suitable
for most music sources such as compact disc players, tape
players, satellite receivers and the like. If connecting a mono
music source, both L and R inputs should be wired in parallel
(the exception being when using the CX261 in mono mode
– see page 7, Mono Operation).
All inputs are unbalanced and use RCA phono sockets. The
input impedance is 48 kΩ.
Line 6 input can be congured to have priority over any
other music source, see Music Priority on page 8
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RSL-6
(or RL-1)
USE TWO-CORE SCREENED CABLE
fig.5: Remote source and level control wiring
RSL-6
CONNECTOR
123
Line 1’s rear panel input can be disabled in favour of the
front panel MP3 input, see Front panel MP3 input on page 8.
Sensitivity and Gain Control
All six stereo line inputs have a pre-set gain control on the
rear panel adjacent to the respective input sockets. The gain
control has a range of 24 dB allowing the input sensitivity to
be varied from -12 dBu (200 mV
) to +12 dBu (3.1 V
rms
rms
).
The pre-set gain controls should be set so that all the input
signals are operating at the same level and that the front
panel level control has an optimum range of control.
Music Source Select and Level
Front panel controls are provided for Music source selection
and level control. A six-position rotary switch selects one of
Line 1(L1) to Line 6 (L6). The rst position will select either
the Line 1 RCA socket or the MP3 jack socket depending
on the position of the LINE 1/MP3 switch (rear panel item
4
). See Front panel MP3 input on page 8 for more details.
The rotary level control adjusts the level of the selected
music source. Full anticlockwise rotation reduces the output
level to zero.
Remote Control of Music Source and Level
The CX261 is compatible with the Cloud RSL-6 and RL-1
remote control wallplates, permitting control of music level
(RL-1) or music level and source selection (RSL-6) from a
remote location. The wallplates t a standard UK single-gang
back box of 25 mm depth.
Either type of plate may be connected at the rear panel
RSL-6 3-pin 5 mm-pitch screw terminal connector (see 15
on g. 3), using the wiring shown in gs. 4 and 5.
Use two-core (RSL-6 or RL-1) or single-core (RL-1 only)
screened cable to connect the remote level plate (max
length 100 metres).
Pressing the LOC/REM button adjacent to the rear panel
connector activates the remote control plate and disables
both the front panel level and source select controls.
Conrmation of REM selection is given by a green front
panel LED (3 on g. 2). If an RL-1 is being used, the
internal jumper J14 should be moved from its default ‘SW’
setting to ‘FR’, to override the disabling of the front panel
source select switch. See page 15 for location of jumpers.
Versions of the remote control wallplates suitable for single
gang US electrical outlet boxes are also available, designated
RSL-6A and RL-1A. Front panel dimensions are 4½” x 2¾”.
Their operation is identical to that of the European versions.
Mono Operation
The CX261 is a 2-channel device, and is intended to be
used where full stereo reproduction of music sources is
desirable. If the installation does not require full stereo
operation (which will generally be dictated by room layout
and loudspeaker placement), mono mode should be selected.
Mono mode is enabled by moving internal jumper J4 from
‘STEREO’ to ‘MONO’.
In mono mode, the two LEFT and RIGHT main outputs will
carry identical programme at the same level. Either or both
may be used as wished.
Note that stereo music sources should still be connected to
both L and R line inputs in the normal way. However, when
mono operation is enabled, any mono music sources may be
connected to either L or R only.
RL-1
123
SINGLE-CORE SCREENED CABLE MAY BE USED
fig.4: Remote level control wiring
RSL-6
CONNECTOR
123
Music Equalisation
HF and LF equalisation for the music channel is provided
via pre-set controls on the rear panel (3 on g. 3) This
permits the installer to adjust the frequency response to suit
the particular acoustics and speaker types in the zone. The
EQ adjustment is post the music source selection, and thus
is effective on all sources.
The controls are simple shelving lters providing 10 dB of
cut or boost above 10 kHz (HF control) and below 50 Hz
(LF control). Note that a at frequency response is obtained
when the two controls are in their mid-positions.
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Music Limiter
The music channel of the CX261 incorporates a limiter
circuit to help prevent inadvertent overloading of
subsequent power amplier input stages and ultimately, the
installed loudspeakers. The limiter has no external controls.
If the music input gain and level controls are set correctly,
the limiter action should be inaudible on normal programme
material, with no compression artefacts.
The threshold of the music limiter is factory set at 0 dBu,
thus signal peaks above this level will be limited. A higher
threshold of +6 dBu can be set by moving internal jumper
J15 (see page 15 for jumper location); this will give improved
delity, and may be appropriate if the installer is condent
about the dynamic range of the programme material.
If there is dynamics control elsewhere in the system (e.g.
in the form of an external compressor/limiter or within a
DSP-based unit), or if limiting is considered undesirable, the
limiter may be by-passed by removing J15 from the PCB
header and leaving the links open.
Music Priority
Line input 6 can be set to have priority over other music
inputs. When set, the CX261will automatically switch the
music source to Line 6 when the signal level at Line 6 input
exceeds -30 dBu (approx.) The input set by the source
selection switch is temporarily deselected until the signal at
Line 6 input stops. Then it resumes, smoothly increasing in
level to its former volume. The restoration time is selectable,
options are 3, 6 or 12 seconds .
This facility is useful with sources such as spot
announcement players, jukeboxes, digital sound stores or
similar, as audio from these sources will always automatically
replace any previously selected programme for its duration.
Music Priority is set by moving internal jumpers J5A and
J5B from OFF to ON. See page 15 for location of internal
jumpers.
The factory default restoration time is 3 seconds. This may
be too short in some cases; for example, if a jukebox was
to take more than 3 seconds between the end of one track
and the start of the next. In such a case, longer restoration
times of 6 or 12 seconds may be set to ensure that the
CX261 does not revert back to the selected music source in
between tracks.
Front panel MP3 input
To facilitate easy connection of digital audio devices such as
portable MP3 players or laptop computers, a 3.5 mm stereo
jack socket is provided on the CX261’s front panel (4 on
g. 2)
This input replaces Line input 1, and will only operate if the
MUSIC SOURCE switch is set to L1/MP3. The front
panel jack socket is selected instead of the L1 phono sockets
by setting the LINE 1/MP3 switch on the rear panel (4
on g. 3) to MP3. A green LED on the front panel (6 on
g. 2) illuminates to conrm the selection. When the MP3
input is selected, the music source connected to L1 will no
longer be available.
To allow for the wide range of signal levels which may be
encountered from portable audio devices, the MP3 input
is provided with its own level control and signal level LEDs
(5 and 7 respectively on g. 2). The range of sensitivity
adjustment is from -20 dBu (with the control fully clockwise,
at “20”) to +4 dBu (with the control fully anticlockwise, at
“-4”).
Three LEDs (7 on g. 2) are tted to the front panel to aid
level adjustment. The LEDs illuminate at the levels shown in
the table:
LED LEVEL
Green -21 dBu
Yellow -6 dBu
Red +1 dBu
With an MP3 player (or other source) connected to the
MP3 input and playing, and the MP3 input selected, the level
control should be adjusted so that the green and yellow
LEDs are on more or less continuously and the red LED
only on during the louder passages.
Restoration time is set by internal jumper J3. Moving the
jumper position on the 3-pin header changes the restoration
time from 3 s to 6 s; removing the jumper altogether sets a
time of 12 s.
As well as the main outputs, Music Priority also applies to
the auxiliary/MOH output when its source is set to follow
the front panel selection (see page 11, Auxiliary/MOH Output).
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Microphone Inputs
A
Two microphone inputs are provided; the microphone pre-
ampliers are an electronically balanced, transformer-less
design congured for optimum low noise performance. The
input impedance is greater than 2 kΩ and is suitable for
microphones in the 200 Ω to 600 Ω range.
15 V phantom power is available on either or both mic
inputs for powering condenser mics, and is activated by
setting internal jumpers J1 and J2 (for mic inputs 1 and 2
respectively) to the ON position. See page 15 for location
of jumpers. Care should be taken to ensure that phantom
power is activated only when the microphone connected to
the input requires external phantom power; damage to the
microphone may result otherwise.
Mic 1 input may be congured for use with a telephone
system. See page 10 for more details.
with the music channel (priority settings permitting) via an
adjustable EQ section.
The two pre-set EQ controls (7 on g. 3) are on the
rear panel adjacent to the music EQ controls; the LF and
HF controls provide ±10 dB of adjustment below 100 Hz
and above 5 kHz respectively. After installation, some test
announcements should be made, ideally by the people who
will normally make them. The Mic EQ should be adjusted if
necessary to maximise voice clarity.
Microphone Limiter
The microphone channel incorporates a limiter circuit to
prevent amplier and speaker overloading and also to help
maintain more constant speech volume when the system is
used by different announcers. The limiter is set to restrict
the mic signals to a nominal 0 dBu, and if the mic gain and
level are set correctly, should be inaudible in operation on
normal speech. There are no internal or external controls.
Connectivity
Inputs are via 3-pin 3.5 mm-pitch screw terminal connectors
on the rear panel (5 on g. 3). Connect microphones as
shown below. Note that if using an unbalanced microphone,
pins 1 and 2 should be connected together.
MIC INPUTS
Pin 1: Screen (Ground)
Pin 2: Cold/Antiphase (-)
Pin 3: Hot/Phase (+)
123
BALANCED CONNECTIONUNBALANCED CONNECTION
fig.6: Input wiring for microphones
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Microphone Level Controls
A separate front panel level control (8 and 9 on g. 2)
is provided for each mic input and these provide the user
with a convenient means of adjusting the audio level of the
microphones. The mic levels are unaffected by the operation
of the music level, music mute and remote music level
controls (if tted).
Microphone Access Input
Access control for both microphone inputs is provided to
allow the CX261 to be interfaced to single-zone paging
mics such as the Cloud PM1. The access contacts work on
the short-to-ground system, which is compatible with the
majority of paging microphones.
The CX261 is shipped with the access control input disabled
for both microphone inputs. This allows immediate use with
standard microphones not tted with PTT (Press-to-Talk)
switches. If external access control is required, the internal
jumpers J6 (Mic 1) and J7 (Mic 2) must rst be removed. See
page 15 for location of the jumpers.
The access control input is a 3-pin 5 mm-pitch screw
terminal connector on the rear panel (14 on g. 3). Mic
input 1 becomes active when M1 is connected to 0V; Mic
input 2 becomes active when M2 is connected to 0V.
Part of external
paging mics
ctivate Mic input 2
Activate Mic input 1
Gain Control
A preset mic gain control is provided adjacent to each
input connector (6on g. 3); this adjusts the mic pre-amp
gain in the range 10 dB to 50 dB. A high overload margin is
maintained at all gain settings, and a limiter circuit is always
active (see Microphone Limiter on this page). Nevertheless,
the gain controls should be set during installation so that
fig.7: Input wiring for microphones
microphone distortion does not occur even when the front
panel MIC LEVEL controls are fully clockwise.
See also the following section “Microphone Priority” for
further information on the use of the CX261 with paging
Microphone Equalisation
microphones.
The microphone input stages each incorporate a xed
high pass lter. The lter attenuates signals below 100 Hz,
which helps to reduce the effects of microphone handling
noise. The mic inputs are then summed together and mixed
0V M1 M2
Access contacts
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Microphone Priorities
The microphone inputs on the CX261 may be congured so
that when they are in use, they take priority over the music
programme; additionally, Mic input 1 may be set to take
priority over Mic input 2.
There are two methods of triggering the microphone
priority circuitry: signal detection (AVO) or via the zone
access contacts on the rear panel (ACC). The choice is made
by internal jumpers J11 (Mic input 1) and J12 (Mic input 2);
note the two mic inputs may be set differently if wished. See
page 15 for location of the jumpers.
The factory default is for both mic inputs to be set to
AVO (Automatic Voice-Over). In this mode, the priority
circuit is triggered by the presence of a microphone signal
in the zone. The alternative ACC jumper setting triggers
the priority by contact closure when the access contacts
are enabled. ACC priority should only be selected when a
suitable paging microphone is used.
Note that priority detection may be disabled by removing
J11/J12. In this state, the mic channels will still operate
normally, but music programme will remain at full level, and
the two mic inputs will be mixed together if both are active
simultaneously.
The MIC/TEL button on the rear panel (9 on g. 3) should
be in the TEL position (in) for this application. This inserts
a transformer in series with the input connector to provide
full electrical isolation from the telephone system, together
with an independent gain control stage.
The audio (or “paging”) output of the phone system should
be connected to the MIC 1 input in the normal way. The
impedance of the telephone input is 600 Ω; this should
be suitable for the majority of telephone systems. If the
telephone system requires a high input impedance, internal
jumper J16 may be removed to provide an input impedance
of 48 kΩ. See page 15 for location of internal jumpers.
The TEL GAIN preset gain control (10 on g. 3) should
be adjusted with a test call from the telephone system.
Note that the front panel MIC 1 LEVEL control is still
operational.
Microphone Over Music Priority
The priority circuitry is congured at the factory to
duck the music programme (reduce its level) when
an announcement is made. At the completion of the
announcement, after a delay of 1 second, the music ramps
back up to its original level over a period of 1 second. The
ducking action can be overridden by moving internal jumper
J13 from the ON position to the OFF. See page 15 for
location of internal jumpers.
Mic 1 Over Mic 2 Priority
In installations where both mic inputs are being used, it
is possible for announcements to clash if the mics are
active simultaneously. By default, the CX261 allows both
microphones to access the system simultaneously. Mic
1 may be given priority over Mic 2 by moving internal
jumper J10 from the OFF position to the ON. (See page 15
for location of internal jumpers.) Then, if Mic 1 is already
making an announcement, Mic 2 will not be able to access
the system. Also, if Mic 2 is making an announcement and
Mic 1 then becomes active, Mic 2’s announcement will be
curtailed and Mic 1’s will take over.
Use of Mic 1 input with telephone system
Mic 1 input on the CX261 may be recongured to accept
an audio input directly from a compatible telephone system.
This permits announcements to be made from some (or
any) internal telephone extensions in a building. Not all
telephone systems are suitable for this application, and the
system documentation should be consulted in detail to
ensure compatibility.
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Main Outputs
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Auxiliary/MOH Output
The main LEFT and RIGHT outputs on the CX261 are
electronically balanced and can operate into loads down to
1.2 kΩ. The nominal output level is 0 dBu (775 mV
rms
) but
the mixer can drive a maximum output level of +20 dBu
(7.75 V
rms
).
Connectivity
The outputs are on rear panel 3-pin 3.5 mm-pitch
screw terminal connectors (11 on g. 3). For balanced
connections, 2-core screened cable should be used. Connect
as shown below.
CX261 balanced output:
pin 1 ground
pin 2 cold
pin 3 hot
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fig.8: Balanced output wiring
Unbalanced connection may be used if necessary, but its use
is recommended only between pieces of equipment in the
same rack. Unbalanced signals should not be run over long
distances. An unbalanced output connection should be wired
as shown below:
Balanced input (e.g. XLR):
pin 1 ground
pin 2 hot
pin 3 cold
3
1 2
The MOH (Music On Hold), or auxiliary output, provides a
transformer-isolated L+R mono sum of the music channel.
This is intended to provide a continuous music feed for
use with a telephone system. If it is not required for this,
it may be used as a auxiliary mono output for another
suitable purpose. However, it should be noted that a xed
LF lter reduces bass frequencies at this output to optimise
it for use with telephone systems. The microphone inputs
are not mixed into this output, so that internal paging
announcements are not heard by telephone callers. This
fact should be borne in mind if the output is used for some
other purpose.
The output is a 3-pin 3.5 mm-pitch screw terminal
connector on the rear panel (12 on g. 3). The output level
is -6 dBu (nominal) and is suitable for driving 600 Ω loads.
The output is transformer-coupled to provide full galvanic
isolation from a telephone system. Because of this, pin 2
(cold/-) must always be connected. The wiring convention
shown in g. 8 for connection to a balanced input may be
followed, but if wiring to an unbalanced input, the convention
shown below should be followed:
CX261 MOH/Aux output:
pin 1 ground
pin 2 cold
pin 3 hot
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SCN SCN
Unbalanced input (e.g. phono)
CX261 balanced output:
pin 1 ground
pin 2 cold
pin 3 hot
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SCN SCN
fig.9: Unbalanced output wiring
Unbalanced input (e.g. phono)
Note that pin 2 of the output connector is not used.
fig.10: Unbalanced MOH output wiring
The signal level at the auxiliary/MOH output can be set
independently, via the rear panel preset MOH LEVEL
control (13 on g. 3.) The output level is zero with the
control fully anticlockwise. Note that the signal at this
output is NOT altered by the front panel MUSIC LEVEL
control or the rear panel MUSIC EQ preset adjustments.
Source Selection
If the output is to be used as an auxiliary mono feed, it will
generally need to follow the normal music source selection.
This is the factory default conguration. If Music Priority
is enabled (see page 8, Music Priority), the auxiliary/MOH
output will switch to Line 6 along with the main outputs if
the input becomes active.
However, when in use as an MOH source, it is generally
more desirable for the music source (typically a CD jukebox
or music server) to remain constant, and not vary with the
front panel MUSIC SOURCE control. For this purpose,
the source for the auxiliary/MOH output can be altered,
by moving internal jumper J8 from SEL to LINE 2. The
music source that is intended to provide the Music On Hold
programme should be connected to LINE 2. See page 15
for location of the internal jumper.
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In either case no microphone signals are present at the
auxiliary/MOH output, thus announcements made via the
microphone inputs do NOT interrupt music programme at
this output, regardless of any priority settings.
Music Mute
Installation Instructions
Refer to the PCB layout diagram (see page 15) for the
location of the Bose® EQ module connectors. Note that
there are two connectors, one per main output (LEFT and
RIGHT). There is no provision for tting an equalisation
module to the auxiliary/MOH output.
(Fire Alarm Interface)
In some installations (such as licensed premises or retail
outlets within a shopping mall), there may be a local
authority or re service requirement to mute the music
signals from a re alarm control panel when an alarm
condition arises. The CX261 includes a facility to mute the
music programme only (i.e., mic inputs are still active), via
the Music Mute input. This is a 2-pin 5 mm-pitch screw
terminal connector on the rear panel. The input is usually
connected to a pair of isolated relay contacts activated by
the re system.
Note that the Music Mute function only mutes the CX261’s
main outputs; the auxiliary/MOH output remains active.
Activation of the Music Mute is often via a relay mounted
close to the CX261 and its associated ampliers, powered
by the re alarm control panel. Other arrangements may
exist depending on the design of the re control system
and the re alarm installation company should be consulted
when making the connection. The CX261 will mute on
either a contact closure at the Music Mute input (NO) or
an open circuit (NC). Selection of NO or NC operation is
made with internal jumper J9. NO is the factory default. See
page 15 for details of jumper location. The diagram below
shows the two connections.
To install an EQ module, proceed as follows:
• Isolate the unit from the mains.
• Remove the top panel.
• Plug the Bose® equalisation module onto its connector;
note that the connector has two notches on one
side which engage with lugs on the module’s mating
connector to ensure correct orientation.
• Replace the top panel.
MUSIC MUTE
INPUT
RELAY
NORMALLY OPEN (NO)
CONNECTION
fig.11: Remote music mute terminations
12
RELAY
NORMALLY CLOSED (NC)
CONNECTION
MUSIC MUTE
INPUT
12
Bose® Equalisation Modules
The CX261 is compatible with single channel Bose®
Series II equalisation modules. EQ modules are available to
suit the following Bose® loudspeakers:
• Panaray® MA12
• Panaray® 402-II, 502B and 502BEX
• Panaray® LT Series:
Models 3302, 4402, 9402 and 9702.
Modules to suit other models are available – please enquire.
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General Notes
EMC Considerations
The CX261 fully conforms to the relevant electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) standards and is technically well behaved.
You should experience no problems interfacing units to other
items of equipment and under normal circumstances, no
special precautions need to be taken.
If the unit is to be used in close proximity to potential
sources of HF disturbance such as high power
communication transmitters, radar stations and the like, it is
suggested that input signal leads be kept as short as possible.
Always use balanced interconnections wherever possible.
If the CX261 is mounted in a 19” rack, do not locate the
unit in close proximity to a powerful amplier of any kind,
which may radiate a strong magnetic eld from the power
transformer.
Earthing
When several mains powered units are connected together
via their signal cables, there is a risk of one or more earth
loops which may cause an audible hum on the system even
with the gain controls set to minimum.
Ventilation
The CX261 generates very little heat in normal operation
and is cooled by natural convection. However, note that there
are ventilation holes on the bottom cover, and these should
never be covered or obstructed. Installation in an equipment
rack is always recommended, but care should be taken
not to mount the unit immediately above another item of
equipment, as this will block the ventilation holes. If the unit
is to be used free-standing, stick-on rubber feet should be
attached to the bottom plate to ensure clearance from the
surface the unit sits on.
The 0 V rail of the CX261 is directly coupled to the
chassis ground. No interconnection problems should be
encountered, but if there is any hum or other extraneous
noise when source equipment is connected, the situation can
generally be remedied by observing the following guidelines:
• Always connect the microphone inputs using balanced
connections wherever possible, with the cable screen
only connected at the mixer input.
• Always connect the mixer outputs using balanced
connections wherever possible, with the cable screen
only connected at the destination (normally an amplier
input).
• Use audio isolating transformers (readily available from
trade suppliers) at the inputs and/or outputs if necessary.
These will ensure that the mixer is electrically isolated
from other equipment.
• Both signal source units and ampliers should be located
as close as possible to the mixer and the metal housing
of the various units should not be electrically connected
together through the equipment rack. If this is a problem,
rack isolating kits are available from specialist hardware
suppliers. If the problem persists, try to connect all
interconnected units, including power ampliers to a
common power source to ensure a common ground is
provided.
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Technical Specications
Line Inputs
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Distortion <0.05% typical, 1 kHz
Sensitivity 0.775 V (0 dBu), ±12 dB
Input Gain Control 24 dB range
Input Impedance 48 kΩ
Headroom >20 dB
Noise (rms) -88 dB rms typical, 20 Hz-22 kHz
Equalisation LF: ±10 dB 50 Hz, HF: ±10 dB 10 kHz
MP3 Input
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Distortion <0.05%, 1 kHz
Sensitivity -20 dBu to +4 dBu
Gain Adjustment 24 dB
Specications
Specications
Microphone Inputs
Frequency Response 100 Hz -3dB (lter), 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Distortion 20 Hz - 22 kHz, <0.05%
Gain Range 40 dB
Sensitivity -10 dBu to -50 dBu
Input Impedance >2 kΩ (balanced)
Common Mode Rejection 1 kHz, >70dB
Headroom >20 dB
Noise <-125 dB EIN, 20 Hz-22 kHz, 150 Ω
Equalisation LF: ±10 dB @ 100 Hz, HF: ±10 dB @ 5 kHz
Tel Input
Frequency Response -3 dB @ 100 Hz (lter); <-0.5 dB @ 20 kHz
Distortion <0.05%, 200 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity -20 dBu to + 4 dBu
Gain Adjustment 24 dB
Specications
Specications
Outputs
Main Aux/MOH
Nominal Output Level 0 dBu -6 dBu
Minimum Load Impedance 1.2 kΩ 600 Ω
Maximum Output Level +20 dBu 0 dBu
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General Specications
Specications
Power Input 85 V AC - 253 V AC, 47 Hz - 63 Hz
Fuse Rating T1A 230V
Fuse Type 20 mm x 5 mm 250 V
Current Consumption 46.5 mA
Dimensions (mm, W x H x D) 482.6 x 44 (1U) x 152.5
Weight (kg) 2.13
Location of Internal Jumpers and Connectors.
J9
SUB-BOARD
J14
BOSE EQ MODULE
®
CONNECTOR -
RIGHT CHANNEL
®
BOSE EQ MODULE
CONNECTOR -
LEFT CHANNEL
J15
g. 12: Jumper and connector details
J11
J6
J7
J8
J12
J5A
J4
J3
J10
J5B
J13
J2
SUB-BOARD
J1
J16
FRONT OF UNIT
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Factory Default Jumper Settings
JUMPER FUNCTION SETTINGS DEFAULT
J1 MIC 1 phantom power
J2 MIC 2 phantom power
J3 L6 priority release time
J4 Mono/stereo operation
J5 (A&B)* L6 priority (left & right)
J6 MIC 1 access bypass
J7 MIC 2 access bypass
J8 MOH source select
J9 Music Mute conguration
J10 MIC 1 over MIC 2 priority
J11 MIC 1 priority trigger
J12 MIC 2 priority trigger
J13 Mic over music priority
J14 REM mode source selection
J15 Music limiter threshold
J16 TEL input impedance
OFF = no phantom power
ON = +15 V phantom power
OFF = no phantom power
ON = +15 V phantom power
3S = 3 secs release time
6S = 6 secs release time
OFF = 12 secs release time
MONO = L&R music inputs are summed
STEREO = normal operation
OFF = no priority – normal operation
ON = L6 has priority when active
JUMPER = MIC 1 always active
NO JUMPER – use M1 access port to activate MIC 1
JUMPER = MIC 2 always active
NO JUMPER – use M2 access port to activate MIC 2
SEL =Aux/MOH output follows music source selection
L2 = Aux/MOH output is always LINE 2
NO = external contact closure required for mute
NC = external contact opening required for mute
OFF = Mics have equal priority
ON = MIC 1 has priority over MIC 2
AVO = MIC 1 priority triggered by announcement (VOX)
ACC = MIC 1 priority triggered by contact closure
AVO = MIC 2 priority triggered by announcement (VOX)
ACC = MIC 2 priority triggered by contact closure
OFF = music remains during announcement
ON = music ducks during announcement
FR = permits front panel source selection in REM mode
SW = front panel source selection disabled in REM mode
0dBu = music level limited to 0 dBu
+6dBu = music level limited to +6 dBu
JUMPER = Zin = 600 Ω
NO JUMPER = Zin = 48 kΩ
OFF
OFF
3S
STEREO
OFF
JUMPER
JUMPER
SEL
NO
OFF
AVO
AVO
ON
SW
0dBu
JUMPER
* J5A and J5B must always have the same setting.
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Notes
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Bose® is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
In the interest of continuing improvements Cloud Electronics Limited reserves
the right to alter specications without prior notice.
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