Lectrosonics SPN32i User Manual

SPN16i/SPN32i

Input Only Processors

16i

32i

INSTALLATION and STARTUP GUIDE

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Important Safety Instructions

Installation and Startup Guide

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated danger­ous voltage inside the enclosure -- voltage
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of
shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to important operating and mainte­nance instructions in the accompanying
literature. Please read the manual.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electrick shock and injury to persons, includ­ing the following:

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac­cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.
The wider blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap­paratus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/ap­paratus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

15) WARNING -- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP­PARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

16) The AC mains plug, or appliance coupler shall be
readily available to the operator as a means of
power disconnection, if applicable.

17) Unit shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.

18) Do not use this product near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

19) Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

20) Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.

21) Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in
this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
They may explode. Check with local codes for pos­sible special disposal instructions.

22) “CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL Listed or CSA
Certified Telecommunication Line Cord”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FCC Part 15 Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Lectrosonics, Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions............................................. 3

Inspection of the Unit .......................................................... 4

Introduction .......................................................................... 5

Quick Start Essential Settings ........................................... 5

Front Panel ........................................................................... 6

Rear Panel ............................................................................ 7

Hardware Installation .......................................................... 8

Installing the chassis into a rack ........................................ 8

Cables ............................................................................... 8

Audio Connectors ............................................................. 8

Audio Inputs-Unbalanced ................................................... 8

Programmable Inputs ......................................................... 9

Programmable Outputs ...................................................... 9

ASPEN RS-232 Port (PC Connection) ............................ 10

Cabling of Stacked Units .................................................. 10

Using the LCD .................................................................... 11

Stacking Multiple Units ..................................................... 14

Software and Firmware Updates ...................................... 14

Creating an ASPEN Installer Disk .................................... 15

Firmware Update Procedure ............................................. 15

Software Installation ......................................................... 16

USB Driver Installation ...................................................... 17

Using the Software GUIfor Minimum Setup .................... 21

FCC Part 15 Compliance ................................................... 22

Service and Repair ............................................................ 23

Returning Units for Repair ............................................... 23

Inspection of the Unit

Compare the packing list enclosed with the unit with the
original order. Inspect all items for damage. Immediately
call 1-800-821-1121 to report any items that are miss­ing or damaged. The sooner you notify us, the sooner
you will get any needed replacement items shipped to
your location.

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Introduction

The SPN16i and SPN32i processors are used as a
Slaves in a stack of ASPEN processors. There are no
physical outputs on these “input only” processors. As
their descriptions imply, the only outputs are into the
system matrix that is common to all processors in the
stack. The ASPEN digital matrix provides a maximum
of 48 total outputs, but there is no limit to the number
of inputs that can be added to a system by stacking
multiple units.

Multiple processors are interconnected via the ASPEN
bus, which operates at 1 Gbps to conduct data from the
lowermost Slave to the Master. All signals are gathered
in the Master and then returned to the lower Slaves via
the ASPEN bus.

When multiple units are stacked, Master and Slave
units are automatically detected and configured accord­ing to the cabling between units. Since the data from
the Slave units in the system is gathered in the Master,
a single connection between a computer and the Mas­ter allows access to the data from all units in the stack.

Audio propagates through the ASPEN bus in the same
manner as data. The throughput latency of all audio
inputs in a stack is automatically synchronized to main­tain absolute signal phase at the audio outputs.

Any of the ASPEN mixer models and the conference
model can be used as the Master in the system:

• SPN8128input,12outputmixer

• SPN161216input,12outputmixer

• SPN162416input,24outputmixer

• SPN241224input,12outputmixer

• SPNConfteleconferenceInterface

Quick Start Essential
Settings

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the processor to
a USB port until AFTER the software has been
installed.

Wiring and Cable Connections

All inputs and control devices must be connected follow­ing the pinouts and polarity shown on pages 7 thru 9.

Interconnect Multiple Units

When multiple units are used, interconnect them via the
ASPEN ports on the rear panels. (see page 9)

Critical Settings for Mixer Models

Several settings must be made before the processor will
pass signals correctly:

• Inputlevelsmustbeset

• Crosspointsmustbedened

The settings are made using the computer interface.

Special Settings for SPN Conference

If the sound system includes an SPN Conference pro­cessor, two of the final mixes must be used to generate
the input signals for the AEC (acoustic echo canceller).
Details for this critical setting are included in the Instal­lation Guide for the SPN Conference processor.

Signal Processing

Audio quality is significantly improved by using the vari­ous signal processing functions included in all channels.
All processes can be fully enabled without limitation
on DSP resources. There is no “gas gauge” limitation
regardless of how many processes and stages are
enabled.

Every input channel includes settings for:

• Delay

• Noisereductionlter

• Equalization

• ADFE(autodigitalfeedbackeliminator)

• Compressor

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Front Panels

16i

SPN16i

32i

SPN32i

LCD Rotary Encoder and Switches

LCD and Rotary Encoder (SPN32i only)

Backlit display shows activity and setup screens for
adjustment of all settings. Rotary encoder includes a
“center switch” for item selection. UP, DOWN, LEFT,
RIGHT switches are used for navigation and adjust­ments of settings.

USB Port

Comm LED

Alert LED

POWER Switch

Power LED

Status LEDs

• CommLED: blinkstoindicateUSBcommunication

• AlertLED: glowsduringMasterResetandfault

condition

• PowerLED: glowstoindicatepowerON

USB Port

Standard USB connector for the setup and control of
the processor with Windows XP, Vista or 7 operating
systems.

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Rear Panel

SPN16i chassis (rear panel) P/N 26058
silkscreening

8 Dec 2009 BCJ added label placement markers

24 May 2012 BCJ added CE mark

Cooling Fan

Outlet

Installation and Startup Guide

Programmable Input

and Output Ports

SPN 16i

SPN 32i

100-240V

50/60Hz 15W

RS-232

Power Inlet RS232

Serial Port

DATECODE

S/N LABEL

Adaptive Proportional Gain Mixing
US Patent 5,414,776

100-240V

50/60Hz 30W

RS-232

PROG IN

ETHERNET

Ethernet

Port

PROG IN

PROG IN

ETHERNET

Power Inlet

Standard IEC 60320 grounded C14 socket.

RS-232 Port

Used for setup and control with computer systems and
remote control devices such as touch panels.

Ethernet Port

Used for remote access, setup and control.

GND

+5V

PROG
OUT

ASPEN PORT

ASPEN

Ports

GND

+5V

PROG
OUT

ASPEN PORTS

GND

+5V

PROG
OUT

DATECODE

S/N LABEL

INPUTS

Mic/Line Inputs

INPUTS

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

INPUTS

ASPEN Bus Data/Audio Ports

RJ-45 jacks carry the audio signals and data between
units stacked together.

Mic/Line Inputs

Balanced analog audio connections with depluggable
Phoenix style connectors.

Programmable Input and Output Ports

Programmable inputs or outputs used with pots and
switches to enable control over a variety of parameters
or to indicate the current state of a programmable input
using external LEDs.

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Hardware Installation

Installing the chassis into a rack

Install the chassis so that the cooling fan vent is not
blocked. Mount with 4 rack screws using the appropri­ate mounting holes. Use nylon washers to prevent
damage to the front panel’s finish when tightening the
mounting screws.

All ASPEN processors have internal switching power
supplies that can tolerate voltages ranging from 100
to 240 VAC. Use an approved power cord with an IEC
60320 C13 connector.

Cables

It is recommended to use lacing bars for cable strain
relief when mounting in a rack. Use only professional
audio cable with proper shielding – typically, two con­ductor plus ground/shield.

Audio Connectors

The analog audio inputs are connected through 5 pin
de-pluggable connectors. Strip the insulation back
1/8 to 3/16” but do not tin (apply solder to) the leads.
Insert the wire into a de-pluggable connector, leaving
less than 1 mm of bare wire exposed, then tighten the
retaining screw.

Audio Inputs – Unbalanced

Unbalanced audio sources include items such as
consumer VCR’s, DVD players, etc., which can be con­nected with either two wire or three wire cables. The (+)
terminal of the source is connected to the (+) terminal
of the processor. The shield and (–) connections are
made as shown here.

Three wire cables should have the shield connected to
the (–) connector at the source end of the cable.

Source

Unbalanced source to

ASPEN input – 3-wire cable

Two wire cables should have a jumper between the
processor (–) input and ground.

Shield

Processor

Caution: Do not overtighten the screws.

Retaining Screw

(Do not overtighten)

5-pin depluggable

connector

Do not leave more than

1 mm of exposed wire
beyond the connector.

Do not apply

solder to leads

Note the labeling on the rear panel for the positive and
negative leads. Ground is shared between two connec­tions (the center pin).

Note: ASPEN processors do not have a “pin 1
problem.” Inputs and outputs are true differential
connections.

Source

Shield

Processor

Unbalanced source to

ASPEN input – 2-wire cable

Audio Inputs – Balanced

Balanced audio sources connect to the processor in­puts in a straight “pin to pin” configuration.

Shield

Source

Processor

Balanced source to

ASPEN input

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10K Linear Potentiometer

CCW

CW

+5V

To Programmable Input Pin
Gnd

Contact Closure as Programmable Input

To Programmable Input Pin

Gnd

DC Voltage Source as Programmable Input

To Programmable Input Pin

0VDC (Off) to +5VDC (On)

Gnd

Potentiometer Connection for

Analog Control of Gain

380 Ohms

Pro gr amma b le Output Pi n

380 Ohms

Programmable Output Pin

1N4001
or equi v .

Exte r na l
DC V oltag e
Source
(<40VDC)

Rel a y Coi l

Coil current <100mA

Pro gr amma b le Output Pi n

Relay is on when the programmable output is active

+5VDC

+5VDC

GND

LED is ON when the programmable output is active

GND

LED is OFF when the programmable output is active

Programmable Inputs

Programmable inputs are provided to enable external
control over a variety of parameters. Each input can
respond to a contact closure, a DC voltage source, or
the variable voltage output from a potentiometer. The
following illustrates common connections to the pro­grammable input pins.

Programmable

Inputs

Programmable

Outputs

Ground

Programmable Outputs

Programmable outputs are used for several purposes:

• indicatethecurrentstateofaprogrammableinput

• monitoractivityontelephoneorcodecinterfaces

• monitoractivepresetchanges

Each programmable output is the electrical equivalent
of a contact closure to ground. When a programmable
output is “active,” it conducts current to ground. When
the programmable output is “inactive,” no current flows
to ground. The maximum usable voltage for the pro­grammable outputs is 40 V and they will safely conduct
up to 100 mA DC continuous.

Both LEDs and 5V relay coils can be powered by the
+5 V DC pins on the programmable input connector, as
long as the maximum combined current for all LEDS
and relay coils does not exceed 100 mA.

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+5VDC

Note: The diagram above shows an external DC source pow­ering the relay coil. This is necessary whenever coil voltages
exceed 5 volts.

LOGIC INPUTS

LOGIC IN 3

IN 3

ON

OFF

CCW

IN 1

CW

10K
LINEAR
POT

LOGIC OUTPUTS

GROUND
5VDC

380 TO

500 OHM

ANODE CATHODE

LED

LOGIC
OUT 7

Cathode

Anode

R

Anode

V

Cathode

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ASPEN RS-232 Port

Here is the wiring diagram for the ASPEN RS-232 Port
for connecting to a PC.

Wiring Diagram

ASPEN Device to PC

ASPEN
RS-232

Port

DCE pin

functions

Female

jack

TX

RX

GND

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Male

connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Female

connector

DCD
RX
TX
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI

Host

Serial

Port

(PC)

DTE pin

functions

Male jack

Cabling Of Stacked Units

In a stacked configuration, ASPEN processors must
be interconnected as shown here. Each Slave unit in
a stack gathers data and audio signals from the unit
below it, adds its own signals and passes the total on to
the unit above it. At the top of the stack, the Master unit
gathers all signals from below, adds its own and then
sends the total back down the bus to all Slave units
below it. In this manner, all Slave units have access to
all inputs on any unit in the stack.

Each circuit board has an upper and a lower CAT-5 con­nector. Since there are two circuit boards in a 2RU unit
such as the SPN1624, the circuit boards are connected
in the same manner as if they were in separate chas­sis. The ASPEN bus is bidirectional, handling data and
audio signal forward and back propagation through a
single cable connection.

1RU SPN

Conference

configured as

Master

ASPEN PORT

2RU SPN1624
configured as

intermediate

Slave

1RU SPN16i

configured

as lowermost

Slave

The processors automatically configure themselves for
Master and Slave status as determined by the cabling.
If a unit is connected to another unit above it through
the upper connector, it is automatically configured as
a Slave. If there is no unit above it, then it becomes a
Master.

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Using the LCD

The LCD can be used to perform a simple setup, to
check current settings or make adjustments without us­ing a computer interface.

Boot Screen

Main Window

Shortcut Buttons

• LCDBacklightToggle:Press both the LEFT and
RIGHT (9:00 and 3:00 o’clock) buttons to turn the
backlight on and off.

• EmergencyMute(panicbutton):Pressing the UP
and DOWN buttons together will mute all outputs to
remedy situations such as runaway feedback.

• RestoreDefaultSettings(MasterReset):Hold
in the LEFT and UP buttons while turning on the
power to restore the factory default settings. The
Alert LED will glow white during the process, which
takes about 75 seconds to complete.

Panel Lock/Unlock

From the Main Window, use the rotary control to select
SYS in the lower row window and press the center
switch. Then scroll down with the rotary control to the
menu item named Front Panel Lock and press the cen-
ter switch to enter the setup screen.

Navigation Control

The navigation control for the LCD consists of a rotary
control and four directional buttons for selection of
menu items and to enter values. The four outer buttons
are referenced as LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN. Press­ing the center of the rotary control provides a “select” or
“center switch” function.

Center Switch

Press both Left and Right buttons to

turn the LCD backlight OFF and ON

The LEFT (9:00 o’clock) functions as a BACK button
to return to the previous menu from setup screens as
prompted by the symbol in the lower left corner of
the LCD.

Select the Unlocked/Locked item with the rotary control,
press the center switch.

A prompt will appear asking you to enter the passcode.

The factory default passcode is five presses of the cen­ter switch. Once the correct passcode is entered, the
panel will allow access to the screen items to change
the unlocked/locked status, enter a new passcode and
save the results.

The passcode can consist of any combination of five
successive button presses of the four outer switches
and the center switch such as: LEFT > RIGHT > UP >
DOWN > CENTER.

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After selecting the mode and/or changing the passcode,
select SAVE with the rotary control and press the center
switch to save the settings.

A progress bar

will appear as the

settings are saved.

Press the LEFT (9:00 o’clock) button to return to the
previous screen.

Master Reset

Hold the LEFT and UP buttons in at power up to restore
factory default settings.

Select Mic/Line Input Setup (Input Levels is a dymanic
display that shows bar graphs of activity).

Navigate to each cell and enter a value. For micro­phones, 40 to 50 dB is a normal value. For line levels,
0 dB is a commonly used value. If phantom power is
needed, be sure to check the 48V cell for each micro­phone using the rotary control.

WARNING: Master Reset will remove all stored
settings, unlock the control panel and reset the
passcode to five center button presses.

Master Reset takes about 75 seconds to complete
while the center (white) LED on the front panel stays lit.
The display will then return to the Main Window and the
right (blue) LED will light up to indicate power ON and a
“ready” status.

Initial Setup

The processor requires a minimum setup before it will
pass signals:

• InputGainValue

• CrosspointGainValue

• OutputGainValue

These three minimum settings can be made with the
LCD or software GUI.

Input Setup

Select [INP] on the Main Window.

Matrix Crosspoint Setup

Select [MAT] on the Main Window.

Scroll to the desired Crosspoint setting and select it.
The UP and DOWN buttons can also be used to scroll
the menu items.

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Adjust to the desired value with the rotary control and
press the control to store the value. (the Crosspoint
Gain setting screen is shown here as an example)

After all values have been set, press the LEFT button to
return to the previous menu.

Additional Filters and Processing

After the basic signal flow and levels are established,
further refinements can be added with the extensive set
of signal processing built into the processor. Browse the
menus for inputs and outputs to discover the available
resources.

Rear Panel Controls

Select [RPC] in the Main Window to access a setup
menu to configure external controls such as pots and
switches. While settings can be made with the LCD
interface, it is recommended that you use the software
GUI instead.

Global System Settings

Select [SYS] in the Main Window to access a setup
menu for a variety of global settings including head­phone monitoring, date and time setup, timer and event
programming, front panel lockout, network interface
settings and others.

Preset Recall and Settings

Select [PRE] in the Main Window to access a setup
menu to store and recall presets and other options to
define preset activities. It is useful for information, how­ever, it is recommended that you use the software GUI
instead, which will provide access to presets stored on
the computer disk drive.

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Network Interface

IMPORTANT: Always consult your network
administrator before attempting to connect and
configure a processor for a network interface.

The [SYS] tab menu also includes Network Settings.

The settings must be correctly set before connecting
into a network.

Software and Firmware
Updates

Check for the latest versions of the control panel soft­ware and to see that the hardware includes the latest
firmware.

ASPEN models with a front panel LCD will display the
firmware version on the LCD and in the control panel
GUI after the software is installed. Other models display
the firmware version in the GUI only. Firmware updates
require that the ASPEN software be installed to enable
a connection and use the update utility included in the
software.

Firmware

version

Stacking Multiple Units

If Slave units are not powered up when the Master unit
boots up, the Slave may not be detected for several
minutes. It is good practice to turn on all units simul­taneously or turn on Slave units before turning on the
Master unit.

Check the LCD display on the Master unit to see if it
has detected all the Slaves.

Check Mode on

the Master unit

to verify the

detection of all

Slaves.

Shown here is 1

of 2.

The Master unit will always be number one in the stack
as shown here, and each slave will be numbered in the
order that it is connected with the cabling of the ASPEN
port jacks.

Firmware version

Obtaining Updates

The latest versions of software and firmware are pro­vided on the disk supplied with the unit and download­able from the Aspen Support section on Lectrosonics
website.

Lectrosonics home page: http://www.lectrosonics.com

ASPENSoftware:Uninstall any previous version be­fore installing an updated version.

Downloaded files arrive in a .zip format. Extract the files
to a folder on your local drive and then run “setup.exe”
to install the program.

FirmwareUpdates:Downloaded files arrive in a single
.zip file with the model number and version indicated by
the filename.

Extract the file to a folder on your local drive. The result­ing filename will indicate the model number and ver­sion, followed by the extension “.update.”

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Creating an ASPEN
Installer Disk

If you do not have the disk supplied with the proces­sor, go to either of the following sites and download the
ASPEN Installation Disk .iso file.

http://www.lectrosonics.com/aspensupport/

Link from the home page: http://www.lectrosonics.com

Save the file to your local drive in a familiar location.
Open a disk copier utility such as Roxio Classic and
select the operation to Burn from a Disk Image File.

NOTE: The .iso file cannot be simply copied to the
disk. The disk recording utility must run a process
that creates a disk from a stored image file.

The .iso file format is recognized by almost any disk
creation software.

Firmware Update
Procedure

1) Install ASPEN software. See the next page for an
example of the installation procedure.

2) Launch the software. After the panel opens, click on
File > Update. The Update Wizard screen will open
to confirm that the software is ready for a firmware
update, with instructions on connecting and config­uring the processor.

3) On the processor, hold the recessed pushbutton
switch in with a pen or paper clip and turn on the
power to the processor. The unit will boot into the
Firmware Update... mode and the white Alert LED
on the processor front panel will glow.

Recessed pushbutton for firmware updates

4) Connect the processor to the computer with the
USB cable. When the USB connection is confirmed
(typically with a beep sound on the computer),
continue by following the on screen prompts in the
Update Wizard.

5) When prompted, use the “Browse” button to point at
the firmware update file and click Next to continue.

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Browse

button

6) Do not disturb the USB cable connection during the
update process. The firmware update takes up to
15 minutes to complete. Be sure the computer does
not “Time Out” during the update process.

7) When the update is complete, click Finish to exit the
Update Wizard.

8) Cycle the power on the processor to restart using
the updated firmware.

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Software Installation

NOTE: Uninstall previous version before installing
the software.

The example shown here illustrates the installation pro­cedure using Windows XP. The screens that appear at
each step using another operating system will vary, but
the general steps are very similar.

Insert the disk into the drive and wait for the opening
screen to appear. Click on Install ASPEN Software to
launch the installer.

It is usually best to accept the default folder for the
installation. Click on Next to continue.

When the Welcome screen appears, click on Next.

The End User License Agreement screen appears.

Click on Next to confirm the installation and continue.

When the installation is complete the final screen will
appear. Click on Close to finish the installation.

Click on I Agree, then on Next to continue.

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USB Driver Installation

The ASPEN USB drivers are installed from the ASPEN
Installation Disk which comes with each device, by run­ning the ASPEN Device Installer. Normally this is done
before connecting an ASPEN device to the PC for the
first time, but it can be done afterwards if necessary.
The driver installation only needs to be done once on
each PC that will be connected to an ASPEN unit.

If an ASPEN device is connected to a PC without prior
installation of the drivers from the ASPEN Installation
Disk, manual installation is possible for Windows XP
and Vista operating systems using the New Hardware
Found wizard. In the case of Windows 7, there is no
New Hardware Found wizard, so manual installation is
a bit more involved. In any of these cases it’s not really
necessary if you have the installation disk. Just cancel
the New Hardware Found wizard (if open) and run the
ASPEN Device Installer from the Installation Disk.

Installation with ASPEN Device Installer

Place the ASPEN Installation Disk into the CD-ROM
drive. If “AutoRun” is enabled on that drive then the
ASPEN Installation Disk utility will open.

Installation and Startup Guide

Click Next to proceed.

The End User License Agreement is presented.

Note: If AutoRun is not enabled then use Start->Run to
run “autoRun.exe” on the drive holding the ASPEN In­stall Disk. For example, if the CD-ROM drive is drive E:
then run “E:\autoRun.exe” to open the ASPEN Software
CD utility.

Click on the appropriate driver for your system:

• InstallUSBDrivers(32-bit)

• InstallUSBDrivers(64-bit)

The ASPEN Device Installer opens.

Accept, then click Next to proceed.

The drivers are installed from the CD.

When installation is complete, the Driver Name and
Status are displayed. Click Finish to close the Device
Installer.

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Using the Software GUI
for Minimum Setup

An Input, crosspoint and output must be defined to cre­ate a path that allows the processor to pass a signal.
This required minimum setup can be accomplished
quickly using the sofware GUI.

Launch the ASPEN Control Panel. The first screen is
blank with tabs at the top of the window to select the
desired action.

Select the Connect tab and then click on the method of
communication; in this example, USB.

Thispopupwill

appear with

the Master unit

displayed

Define inputs, crosspoints and outputs on the appropri­ate tabs for a required minimum setup.

NOTE: Matrix crosspoints must be assigned in
the Input Only processor and output sources must
be assigned to these crosspoints in a Mixer or
Conference processor to allow the signals to be
delivered to the system outputs.

Click to

scroll

tabs

A popup window will appear with a list of processors
that are connected. Click on a unit inside the popup
window to add it to the control panel list.

Click on the desired unit

in the control panel list.

Click on the desired unit in the list to open a control
panel for that processor. The panel opens to the Activ-
ity window, which is a real time level display.

The Device Settings tab opens access to several setup
screens such as Preset Management.

Device Settings tab

Category bar for access to

setup screens

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LECTROSONICS, INC.

Installation and Startup Guide

Service and Repair

If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment
needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnect­ing cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual.

We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop
attempt anything other than the simplest repair. If the repair is more complicated than a broken wire or loose connec­tion, send the unit to the factory for repair and service. Don’t attempt to adjust any controls inside the units. Once
set at the factory, the various controls and trimmers do not drift with age or vibration and never require readjustment.
Therearenoadjustmentsinsidethatwillmakeamalfunctioningunitstartworking.

LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs
are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest
flat rate plus parts and shipping. Since it takes almost as much time and effort to determine what is wrong as it does
to make the repair, there is a charge for an exact quotation. We will be happy to quote approximate charges by phone
for out-of-warranty repairs.

Returning Units for Repair

For timely service, please follow the steps below:

A. DO NOT return equipment to the factory for repair without first contacting us by e-mail or by phone. We need

to know the nature of the problem, the model number and the serial number of the equipment. We also need a
phone number where you can be reached 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. (U.S. Mountain Standard Time).

B. After receiving your request, we will issue you a return authorization number (R.A.). This number will help speed

your repair through our receiving and repair departments. The return authorization number must be clearly shown
on the outside of the shipping container.

C. Pack the equipment carefully and ship to us, shipping costs prepaid. If necessary, we can provide you with the

proper packing materials. UPS or FEDEX is usually the best way to ship the units. Heavy units should be “dou­ble-boxed” for safe transport.

D. We also strongly recommend that you insure the equipment, since we cannot be responsible for loss of or dam-

age to equipment that you ship. Of course, we insure the equipment when we ship it back to you.

LectrosonicsUSA:

Mailingaddress:  Shippingaddress:  Telephone:

Lectrosonics, Inc. Lectrosonics, Inc. [phone]
PO Box 15900 581 Laser Rd. [phone] Toll-free
Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 [phone] Fax
USA USA

Web:   E-mail:
www.lectrosonics.com [e-mail]

LectrosonicsCanada:

MailingAddress:  Telephone:   E-mail:

49 Spadina Avenue, [phone] Sales: [e-mail]
Suite 303A [phone] Toll-free Service: [e-mail]
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2J1 (877-7LECTRO)
[phone] Fax

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581 Laser Road NE • Rio Rancho, NM 87124 USA • www.lectrosonics.com
[phone] • [phone] • fax [phone] • [e-mail]

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY

The equipment is warranted for three years from date of purchase against defects in
materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This
warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless
handling or shipping. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment.

Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any
defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot
correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new
item. Lectrosonics, Inc. will pay for the cost of returning your equipment to you.

This warranty applies only to items returned to Lectrosonics, Inc. or an authorized
dealer, shipping costs prepaid, within three years from the date of purchase.

This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. It states the
entire liablility of Lectrosonics Inc. and the entire remedy of the purchaser for any
breach of warranty as outlined above. NEITHER LECTROSONICS, INC. NOR
ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LECTROSONICS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF
LECTROSONICS, INC. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY DEFECTIVE

EQUIPMENT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal rights which

vary from state to state.

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