Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer User Manual

Quick Start Guide

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Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer™ Installation and

DASDEC™ Integration

Introduction

The Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer (model DASMP) is uniquely designed four-channel (designated as Ports 1 thru 4) audio

player and program switcher for either radio or television facilities serving multiple program streams. The MultiPlayer works in

conjunction with a DASDEC and optional MultiStation™ software to provide completely independent EAS audio playout for up to

four discrete channels of EAS playback and program switching either simultaneously, sequentially, or with staggered start times

– the DASDEC handles EAS playout and switching for the 5th channel. This means a DASDEC and DASMP combination can

air any of the five channels at any time The DASDEC host communicates to character generators for television applications and

since MultiPlayer is a network based device it can be placed anywhere on a network accessible by the host DASDEC.

Each port on the MultiPlayer can be configured for either AES digital or analog mono, playback and program switching. Both

options use standard XLR’s. In addition the MultiPlayer expands the number of DASDEC GPI/O’s with four GPI’s and two

GPO’s per port available on a 10 position removable terminal strip.

Station In 1

Station Out 1

MultiPlayer™

Station In 2

Station In 3

Station In 4

Station In 5

Network

Exchange (TCP/IP)

DASDEC™ Integrated EAS/CAP

Figure 1 Station configuration of MultiPlayer and DASDEC combination.

Station Out 2

Station Out 3

Station Out 4

Station Out 5

IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION NOTES

Under DASDEC MultiStation™ control Station 1 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 1. Station 2 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 2

and so on. Station 5 is tied to the DASDEC internal audio program switch(es) as depicted in Figure 1.

Current MultiPlayer software supports AES at 48KHz, 32 KHz, and 44.1KHz.

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Revision: 4.0 Publication: DASMPQSG-0100

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Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide

Configuring MultiPlayer Network settings

The MultiPlayer’s factory default IP Address is 192.168.0.220. If connecting the MultiPlayer directly to the DASDEC via one of

the network expansion ports no change is necessary by configuring the DASDEC network port to use a similar address. If using

a network switch/router to connect the MultiPlayer and DASDEC the IP address will most likely need to be changed.

The MultiPlayer ships with a CAT-5 network crossover cable; this cable allows you to connect

directly to the network port on the MultiPlayer. Before directly connecting the MultiPlayer

verify you are using a crossover cable by referencing the picture in Figure 2. By not using a

crossover cable the connection will not work and one or both network ports may be damaged.

MultiPlayer Direct Network Connection to DASDEC

1. Connect the Ethernet crossover cable from the network connection
on the MultiPlayer into an open DASDEC Ethernet port, then skip to
Wiring the MultiPlayer

Figure 2 Ethernet crossover cable wiring

Setting/Modifying MultiPlayer IP address for Switch/router Connection to DASDEC

To assure connection with the DASDEC, the MultiPlayer should be
configured with a static IP address. Consult your IT department to determine
the following information:

Static IP Address _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _

Gateway _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _

Subnet Mask _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _

To change the MultiPlayer’s IP address you will need a computer whose IP
settings can be modified. The following instructions are for a PC with
Windows 71.

1. On the computer open “Control Panel”, then open
“Network Connections”. Right-click on the network
connection you will be using to complete the setup and
select properties.

2. From the Network Connection Properties screen click on
“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP), then click on the
“Properties” button.
Make a note of the current settings in the “Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)” properties page that opens
so you can reset the computer to these settings after
setting the IP Address of the MultiPlayer.

3. Next click the Radio Button for “Use the Following IP Address”.

4. In the “IP Address” field enter 192.168.0.200.

5. In the “Subnet Mask Field” enter 255.255.0.0. Leave the

“Default Gateway”, “Preferred DNS Server” and “Alternate DNS
Server” fields blank.
Click OK.

6. Connect the crossover cable from the MultiPlayer to the
computer

1

A Macintosh computer may also be used by modifying similar settings in Network Preferences under System Preferences

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7. Power up the MultiPlayer by inserting the AC cord and attaching to 100 – 240 VAC power source

8. While the MultiPlayer is booting (approximately 10 sec) open a web browser on the PC

9. In the address line type 192.168.0.220 and

press Enter. You should be greeted with
the MultiPlayer Home page as shown in
Figure 3.

10. Click the link TCP/IP Configuration on the
left side of the page. The screen will
change to the TCP/IP configuration page
shown in Figure 4

11. Enter the previously obtained information
for IP Address, Gateway Address and
Subnet Mask in the associated fields.

12. Click Save Changes to store the values

13. Click Restart System with New Values

which will restart the MultiPlayer with the

Figure 3 MultiPlayer Home page

new values.

14. Disconnect the network connection and plug
into the network switch/router

15. Restore the computer’s previous TCP/IP values
by reversing the steps 1 – 6 above.

Resetting to Factory Default IP

Should it be necessary to reset the MultiPlayer to the default IP

Address (192.168.0.220), press and hold the RESET button, on the

back panel, for 10 seconds.

Reset button
(recessed)

Figure 4 MultiPlayer TCP/IP Configuration screen

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Audio Port Configuration

Units are shipped preset for AES playback on all ports. If all stations are using AES playback skip to Wiring the MultiPlayer.

The main point: Ports are assigned a channel, and channels are linked to a station in the DASDEC MultiStation interface.

Each MultiPlayer’s audio input/output ports can be configured to conform to the following signal types:

1. AES digital with input(stereo pair)-AES3

2. AES digital without input(stereo pair)-ORIG

3. Analog mono - ANALOG

4. Analog stereo - ANALOG + SLAVE combination

The different channels created by the MultiPlayer are linked to the different MultiStation stations in the DASDEC web

interface (do not confuse channels with ports). These rules and guidelines are explained below by use of screenshots from the

MultiPlayer web interface.

The screen shot in Figure 5 below is the home webpage for the MultiPlayer. To get to this page just type the IP address of the

MultiPlayer into a network connected web browser. Click Audio Port Configuration text link on the left to navigate to the Audio

Port Configuration page.

Figure 5 MultiPlayer Home page

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