Daktronics SSR-300 Operation Manual

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Sportsound® Rack

SSR-300

Operation Manual

DD2324779 Rev 2 – 12 March 2014

DD1798485

P1340

Rev 2 – 12 March 2014

DAKTRONICS, INC.

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Sportsound® is a registered trademark of Daktronics, Inc. All other trademarks used in this manual are property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Resources.................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature ...................................................................................................... 2

Section 2: SSR-300 Components .................................................................................................. 3

2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Standard Equipment ............................................................................................................... 6

Audio Mixer ..................................................................................................................... 6

Professional CD/Media Player ...................................................................................... 6

Wireless Microphone System ......................................................................................... 7

Distribution Amplifier .................................................................................................... 7

Feedback Reducer ............................................................................................................ 8

Announcer’s Interface ..................................................................................................... 8

Laptop Interface ............................................................................................................... 8

High Gain Antenna Kit ................................................................................................... 8

Single-Muff Headset ........................................................................................................ 9

Self-Powered Monitor Speaker ...................................................................................... 9

USB Audio Interface ........................................................................................................ 9

ADA-Hearing Assist System .......................................................................................... 9

Wireless Personal Stereo Monitor System .................................................................. 10

2.3 Signal Cables .......................................................................................................................... 10

Section 3: Setup & Operation .................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Power & Signal Connections ............................................................................................... 11

3.2 Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Powering ON ......................................................................................................................... 11

3.4 Powering Down .................................................................................................................... 12

3.5 Mixer Operation .................................................................................................................... 12

3.6 Announcer’s Interface Operation ....................................................................................... 14

3.7 Wireless Mic System Operation .......................................................................................... 16

Wireless Receiver ........................................................................................................... 16

Wireless Mic & Bodypack Operation .......................................................................... 17

3.8 Microphone Best Practices ................................................................................................... 18

3.9 Personal Monitor System Operation .................................................................................. 18

3.10 Hearing Assist System Operation ....................................................................................... 20

Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 21

4.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 21

Section 5: Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................... 23

5.1 SSR-300 Components ............................................................................................................ 23

5.2 Optional Components .......................................................................................................... 24

Section 6: Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs ............................................. 25

6.1 Exchange Program ................................................................................................................ 25

Before Contacting Daktronics ...................................................................................... 25

6.2 Repair & Return Program .................................................................................................... 26

Shipping Address .......................................................................................................... 26

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6.3 Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ............................................................. 26

Appendix A: Reference Drawings ................................................................................................... 27

Appendix B: Supplementary Manuals ........................................................................................... 29

Appendix C: Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability..................................................... 31

ii Table of Contents

Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label

Section 1: Introduction

This manual explains the operation of the Sportsound® Rack (SSR) 300. For additional information regarding the safety, installation, operation, or service of this system, refer to the telephone numbers listed in Section 6. This manual is not specific to a particular installation. Project-specific information takes precedence over any other general information found in this manual.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

 Please read and understand all instructions before beginning the installation process.  Do not drop control equipment or allow it to get wet.  Do not disassemble control equipment or electronic controls of the system; failure to

follow this safeguard will make the warranty null and void.

 Always turn off and/or unplug the control equipment when it is not in use.

Never yank the power cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

 Do not let any power cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table that would

damage or cut the cord. Arrange the cord with care so that it will not be tripped over or pulled out.

 Inspect control equipment for shipping damage such as rattles and dents, and verify that

all equipment is included as itemized on the packing slip. Immediately report any problems to Daktronics; save all packing materials if exchange is necessary.

1.1 Resources

Figure 1 illustrates a Daktronics drawing label. The drawing number is located in the lower-right corner of a drawing. This manual refers to drawings by listing the last set of digits and the letter preceding them. In the example, the drawing would be referred to as Drawing C-752494.

Reference drawings in this manual are inserted in alphanumeric order in Appendix A.

This manual may include references to other Daktronics manuals or documents throughout. Daktronics identifies manuals by the DD or ED number located on the cover page of each manual. For example, this manual would be referred to as DD2324779.

Daktronics has a searchable knowledgebase of common questions and troubleshooting tips:

www.daktronics.com/support

Visit the Daktronics Support YouTube channel to learn how to properly operate Sportsound racks:

www.youtube.com/DaktronicsSupport/

Introduction 1

Main Component Labels

Part Type

Part Number

Individual circuit board

0P-XXXX-XXXX

Assembly; a collection of circuit boards

0A-XXXX-XXXX

Wire or cable

W-XXXX

Fuse

F-XXXX

Transformer

T-XXXX

Metal part

M-XXX

Fabricated metal assembly

0S-XXXXXX

Specially ordered part

PR-XXXXX-X

Accessory Labels

Component

Label

Termination block for power or signal cable

TBXX Grounding point

EXX

Power or signal jack

JXX

Power or signal plug for the opposite jack

PXX

Figure 2: Typical Label

1.2 Daktronics Nomenclature

Most components within this system carry a white label that lists the part number of the unit. If a component is not found in the Replacement Parts List in Section 5, use the label to order a replacement. Figure 2 illustrates a typical label. The part number is in bold.

Following the Replacement Parts List is the Daktronics Exchange Policy and the Repair & Return Program. Refer to these instructions if replacing or repairing any system component.

2 Introduction

Figure 3: SSR-300 Announcer's Racks

Section 2: SSR-300 Components

2.1 Overview

The SSR-300 announcer’s rack is available in two different sizes: 40 RU and 27 RU (Figure 3).

 The SSR-300-40 is 70" (1778 mm) tall, 22" (559 mm) wide, and 25" (635 mm) deep.

 The SSR-300-27 is 48" (1219 mm) tall, 22" (559 mm) wide, 20" (508 mm) deep. The

mixer is located remotely from the other rack components, up to 50' (15.2 m) away.

In Appendix A, refer to Drawing B-1102368 for component locations and Drawing B-1102367 for a detailed wiring schematic.

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Figure 4: SSR-300-40 Components (door removed)

Figure 4 displays the various announcer’s rack components and how they are arranged.

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Component

Reference

Supplementary Manual

Sound System ON/OFF Key

N/A

ADA Hearing Assist System

Section

3.10

Listen® LT-800, LR-400 & LA-122 Users Manuals

Wireless Personal Stereo Monitor System

Section 3.9

Shure® PSM®900 Personal Wireless Monitor System User Guide

Audio Mixer

Section 3.5

Yamaha 01V96 Digital Mixing Console Owner’s

Manual

Professional CD Player

N/A

DENON Professional CD/Media Player DN-501C Owner’s Manual

Wireless Receiver System

Section 3.7

Shure® ULX® Wireless System User Guide

Feedback Reducer

N/A

Shure® Model DFR22 Installation Guide

Distribution Amplifier

N/A

ATI DA416 Distribution Amplifier User Manual

Storage Drawers

N/A

120 VAC UPS

(Optional, not shown)

N/A

All supplementary manuals are listed in Appendix B.

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Figure 5: Audio Mixer Figure 6: Professional CD Player

2.2 Standard Equipment

Audio Mixer

The Yamaha 01V96 Digital Mixer (Figure 5) provides the performance and reliability of digital live sound in a compact design. Small but powerful, this mixer handles up to 40 inputs and offers 24 bit/96 kHz operation for optimum resolution and quality of sound. Other features include:

 Precise 24-bit/96-kHz audio and high-performance

head amps

 Up to 40 simultaneous inputs and 20 mix buses in a

compact rack-size mixer

 Flexible, independent compression and

gating/ducking processors

 Top-performance 24-bit/96kHz effect processors

built-in

 Powerful channel functions with flexible control

and digital patching capability

 Comprehensive interface with large LCD, 100 mm

motor faders, and dedicated scene memory keys (up to 99 scenes)

Professional CD/Media Player

The DN-501C (Figure 6) is a professional, rack-mount CD/Media Player with a combination of flexible file formats and comprehensive inputs and outputs. Other features include:

 Supports CD-DA/WAV/MP3/AAC/AIFF audio file formats  USB mass storage device playback, including direct digital playback from iPod/iPhone  Balanced analog and digital AES/EBU outputs (XLR)  Unbalanced analog and digital coaxial outputs (RCA)  ±16% Pitch Control  IR, RS-232c (9-pin D-sub), and GPIO (25-pin D-sub) controllable

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Figure 7: Wireless Microphone & Bodypack Transmitter w/ Mute Switch

Wireless Microphone System

The Shure® ULX® is a professional UHF wireless microphone system. The Sportsound SSR300 Rack is equipped with dual receivers to allow operation of two wireless transmitters simultaneously (Figure 7). Up to 1400 selectable, pre-programmed frequencies are available. Automatic Frequency Selection technology detects the clearest frequencies in the area. Other features include:

 Lockable settings  Battery power gauges  Effective Range: 300' (91 m) under optimal conditions  Audio Frequency Response: 25Hz to 15kHz, ±2dB  System Distortion (±38kHz deviation, 1kHz modulation): 0.3% (typical)  RF Sensitivity: 1.26µV for 12 dB SINAD (typical)

Distribution Amplifier

The ATI DA416S Quad Distribution Amplifier is a four-input, sixteen-output distribution amplifier that accepts four input signals and distributes each input to four individually adjustable, active balanced outputs. Other features include:

 Separate LEDs for each 1x4 channel indicate input signal presence  Phoenix connectors for easy pre-wiring and flexible output channel assignment  Individual wide range audio taper output level controls

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Figure 8: Announcer’s Interface

Figure 9: Laptop Interface

Figure 10: Directional Antenna

Feedback Reducer

The Shure® DFR22 is a two-input, two-output digital audio processor with feedback reduction. The 2 x 2 matrix mixer allows either or both inputs to be routed to either or both outputs, with additional controls for levels and polarity. The unit stores sixteen presets and provides 24-bit conversion, 48kHz sampling and a minimum dynamic range of 100 dB. Other features include:

 Digital feedback reducer, in both mono and stereo processors  Automatic gain control  Parametric and graphic equalizers  Mono & stereo compressor/limiter  Ducker  Two-way crossover & splitter  Subwoofer control  Peak stop limiter

Announcer’s Interface

The Daktronics Announcer’s Interface (Figure 8) includes one (1) balanced MIC output, one (1) balanced AUX input, and one (1) headphone jack; headphone volume control knob; and momentary or continuous microphone activation buttons. Microphone and headphones are provided.

Laptop Interface

This portable, durable balanced audio converter allows connection of a laptop or mp3/music player into pro-level mixers (Figure 9). Other features include:

 1/8" (3.5 mm) male input  Balanced XLR male output  Adjustable output volume control  Black powder-coated aluminum chassis

High Gain Antenna Kit

The Shure® PA805 (Figure 10) is a directional antenna for increased range and reduced interference. The “gain” of this antenna enables it to receive signals from a greater distance than

at typical “whip” type antenna. The antenna allows for increased

performance of wireless microphones with 6 db of gain. The directional antennas may be located up to 50' (15.2 m) away from the announcer’s rack.

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