Shure ConferenceONEs User Manual

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User Guide
Model
User Guide
©2002, Shure Europe GmbH 27A8779
Printed in Germany
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CONTENT
User Guide
ConferenceONE™s Standard Discussion System
1 Introduction 2
1.1 Features 2
1.2 Components 2
2 Description 3
2.1 Power Supply Unit C1-PS 30s 3/4
2.2 Delegate Console C1-Ds 5
2.3 Chairman Console C1-Cs 6/7
3 Setting Up 7
3.1 General Notes 7
3.2 Possible Configurations 8
4 System Settings 9
4.1 Power Supply Unit 9
4.2 Chairman Console 10
4.2.1 Status Page 10
4.2.2 Using the Menu 10/11
4.3 Test Mode 11
4.4 Language Selection 12
5 AEC / Telco Audio Interface (Optional) 12
5.1 Interface Levels 12
5.2 Balanced / Unbalanced Connections 12
5.3 External Interface Device Settings 12
6 System Operation 13
6.1 General 13
6.2 Operating Instructions 13
7 Troubleshooting 14 8 Technical Data 15/16 9 Appendix - Connector Pin Assignments 17
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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 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 groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a 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 a 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. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
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1 Introduction
Shure’s ConferenceONE™s Discussion System is extremely easy to install and use. It was developed for use at conferences, meetings, platform discussions and other comparable applications. Due to its integrated loudspeakers, the ConferenceONE™s Discussion System also functions as a completely self-contained public address system, which can be expanded by connecting external devices such as mixers, wireless microphones, music sources, recorders or if required, external PA systems.
1.1 Features
• Simple installation and operation
• Single-cable conference system with standard Neutrik Minicon connectors
• Daisy chain connections from one console to the next
• Integrated loudspeakers in the consoles
• Additional headphone output with adjustable volume in each console
• Manual operation with PTT (push to talk) button
• Microprocessor-controlled
• Fold-up microphone arm with lightring
• Easy menu-guided settings from the chairman's console
• Scratch-resistant Nextel surface finish
• Flexible audio input and output configuration
• High-quality Microflex
®
microphone capsules
• Integrated compressor for consistent volume
1.2 Components
The ConferenceONE™s Discussion System consists of the following components:
ConferenceONE™s
• Power supply unit C1-PS 30s
• Chairman console C1-Cs
• Delegate console C1-Ds
• Bus cable 2 / 5 / 10 m C1-B 2 / 5 / 10
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2 Description
2.1 Power Supply Unit C1-PS 30s
The power supply unit C1-PS 30s supplies the consoles with power and serves as an interface to external devices.
Front view
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Daisy chain socket
Minicon socket for connecting the consoles via bus cables.
Audio input
The ON/OFF button activates the input on the rear of the unit. The volume knob adjusts the input signal level from the external source. The signal and peak LEDs illuminate to indicate the status of the audio input level.
Monitor section
1/4” headphone output with volume control. Press the volume knob to toggle between monitoring the audio input and output. The LEDs illuminate to indicate which source you are currently monitoring.
Power LED
Illuminates when the unit is switched on
with the power switch.
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Protect LED
During normal operation, this illuminates
when the power is activated, then goes out
when the system is ready. It also
illuminates if there is a fault in the power
supply unit, or if the number of consoles
connected to the system exceeds the
recommended number.
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Audio output
The ON/OFF button activates the audio output on the rear of the unit. The volume knob adjusts the signal level output from the conference system. The signal and peak LEDs illuminate to indicate the status of the audio output level.
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Power switch
Use this button to turn the unit on or off.
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Power socket
Socket with integrated fuse.
Audio output(*)
Electronically balanced output with
XLR-socket and unbalanced output via
dual female RCA connectors. The output
carries a mixed signal of the discussion
systems microphones, the audio input on
the power supply and the signal from the
AEC/Telco audio interface.
Input level + Phantom power switch
Switches the audio input sensitivity between microphone and line level and adds phantom power for condenser microphones.
Daisy chain sockets
Minicon sockets for connecting the
consoles via bus cables.
Audio input(*)
Electronically balanced input via the combined XLR/1/4” jack socket and unbalanced output via dual female RCA connectors.
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(*) Please note that the audio input and output are not suitable to connect to an external tele­phone hybrid. Please use the optional AEC / Telco Audio Interface (RPC230) for this purpose.
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AEC / TELCO INTERFACE
Place optional AEC/Telco Audio Interface
(RPC230) here.
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2.2 Delegate Console C1-Ds
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Microphone arm
Fold-out arm with telescopic microphone.
Headphone volume control
Adjusts the headphone volume.
Lightring
Illuminates when the microphone of the console is active. Blinks when the PTT button is pressed and the maximum number of microphones is already active.
Daisy chain sockets
Minicon socket for connection and
through-connection of the console bus.
The sockets are interchangeable; either
one may be used as an input or an output.
Headphone socket
1/8” stereo headphone socket. The
console speaker switches off when you
connect headphones.
CAUTION: Use only stereo plugs!
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Loudspeaker
Transmits the sum signal from the conference system. The loudspeaker automatically switches off when the local microphone is activated.
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PTT button
Activates the microphone.
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2.3 Chairman Console C1-Cs
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Microphone arm
Fold-out arm with telescopic microphone.
CANCEL button
Pressing this button switches off all active
microphones in the system except the
microphone of the chairman console.
Lightring
Illuminates when the microphone of the console is active.
SELECT button
Press to select functions in the menu.
UP/DOWN buttons
Used for navigation in the menu, for
setting parameters and, in normal
operating mode, for adjusting the volume
of the conference system.
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Loudspeaker
Transmits the sum signal from the conference system. The loudspeaker automatically switches off when the local microphone is activated.
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PTT button
Activates the microphone.
Liquid Crystal Display
Displays menu functions.
In normal operating mode, it displays a
status page that offers access to the most
important system settings.
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PRIORITY button
Activates the priority function of the chairman console. Press and hold this button to temporarily switch off all other active microphones in the system and to activate the microphone of the chairman console.
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Headphone volume control
Adjusts the headphone volume.
Headphone socket
1/8” stereo headphone socket. The
console speaker switches off when you
connect headphones.
CAUTION: Use only stereo plugs!
Daisy chain socket
Minicon socket for connection and through-connection of the console bus. The sockets are interchangeable; either one may be used as an input or an output.
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3 Setting Up
3.1 General Notes
A functional system consists of a power supply unit, a chairman console, up to 29 delegate consoles and the necessary connection cables. All necessary cables for the basic system are included with the various components.
The following general rules must always be observed when setting up the system:
• Always switch off the power supply unit before connecting or disconnecting consoles or bus cables.
• Do not connect more than 15 consoles per Minicon socket.
• Do not connect more than 30 consoles per system.
• The length of a console-bus branch must not exceed 40 m.
It is immaterial in which order the components are connected within the daisy chain. For example, the chairman console does not have to be connected as the first console: it can be connected to the console bus at any desired position.
If desired, the console bus can be connected as a loop. This improves the operational reliability since the consoles will still have a functional connection in the case of a cable breakage within the loop.
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3.2 Possible Configurations
For small systems, up to 15 consoles can be connected directly to the Minicon socket on the front of the power supply unit. The bus cable is connected from each console to the next.
The sockets on the rear of the power supply unit can be used in parallel to the front socket. However, the total number of consoles must not exceed 30.
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C1-Cs Chairman console
C1-Cs Chairman console
C1-Ds Delegate console
C1-Ds Delegate console
C1-B 2/5/10
Bus cable
C1-B 2/5/10
Bus cable
C1-PS 30s Power supply unit
C1-PS 30s Power supply unit
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4 System Settings
All adjustments to the settings of the conference system are made on the chairman console. The controls located on the power supply unit adjust the signal input and output for external devices.
4.1 Power Supply Unit
The slide switch beside the input socket on the rear of the power supply unit sets the sensitivity of the audio input between microphone level and line level. The third position of the switch provides 13 V Phantom power to a connected condenser microphone.
Press the ON/OFF button in the input section to activate the audio input on the rear of the unit. The LED above this button illuminates green when the input is active.
Adjust the audio input level with the VOLUME knob. When signal is present at the input, the "Signal" LED illuminates green. If the "Peak" LED illuminates red, reduce the input level in order to avoid distortion.
Press the ON/OFF button in the output section to activate the audio output on the rear of the unit. The LED above this button illuminates green when the output is active.
Adjust the audio output level to external devices with the VOLUME knob.
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4.2 Chairman Console
The system is configured from the chairman’s console with the aid of the LCD and the three buttons below it: SELECT,and.
4.2.1 Status Page
In normal operating mode, the display shows the status page with the current settings. The display always returns automatically to this status page if there is no user activity for ten seconds.
Volume Chime On/Off
Maximum active microphones
4.2.2 Using the Menu
With Limit set to 1, a timer displays how long the currently active microphone has been on.
In normal operating mode (when the status page is displayed), the volume of the system can be adjusted by pressing the
or
buttons. Press SELECT to return to the status page.
Press the SELECT button to display the Setup menu, then use the
or
buttons to select a menu item. The selected item is underlined in the display. Pressing the SELECT button again activates the Setup menu for that item. Selecting Exit returns the user to the status page.
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Volume 12
Limit 4
Volume 12
Limit 1 12:42
Volume 12
Setup
Limit Chime Exit
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Use the Limit menu item to specify the maximum number of microphones that can be activated simultaneously in addition to the chairman console. If the Limit is set to 1, the timer is displayed. Press
or
buttons to change the value and then press
SELECT to return to the status page.
Use the Chime menu item to specify whether or not a chime will sound when the PRIORITY button is pressed on the chairman console. Press
or
button to change the value and then press SELECT to return to the status page.
The following diagram shows the entire menu tree.
4.3 Test Mode
Activate test mode by pressing and holding both of theandbuttons for approximately three seconds.
The installed software version appears in the display and the lightrings on all delegate consoles illuminate in order to permit simple detection of any cable breakages or defective consoles. Press the SELECT button to return to normal operating mode.
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Volume 12
Limit 1 12:42
Volume 12
Limit 4
Setup
Limit 4
Chime
ON OFF
Volume 12
Setup
Limit Chime Exit
Setup
Limit 4
Chime
ON OFF
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4.4 Language Selection
Access the Language selection menu by pressing and holding both theandbuttons for approximately five
seconds. The current language appears in the display. Use the
andbuttons to select a different menu language, then press the SELECT button to activate it and return to the status page.
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5 AEC / Telco Audio Interface (Optional)
This interface provides a dedicated termination to connect the discussion system directly to most external telephone hybrids or videoconference codecs, enabling users of the system to communicate with remote parties. When used in conjunction with a telephone hybrid, the ConferenceONE™ discussion system can communicate with distant parties over standard telephone lines. When used in conjunction with a videoconference codec, the ConferenceONE™ provides the audio portion of a videoconference. To avoid returning echoes to the distant party, the device must provide effective acoustic echo control (AEC). The ConferenceONE™ discussion system does not provide this echo control function.
5.1 Interface Levels
The interface provides professional balanced line level signals; a nominal level of 0 or +4 dBu. Level Adjustment switches, set next to the terminal blocks, allow for optimum level matching to a hybrid/codec that may require higher or lower than nominal speech signal levels to properly operate. To maintain the same input and output level the switches should be set to the same position. If the hybrid/codec provides weaker than nominal receive signal levels from the remote party (received speech in the ConferenceONE™ loudspeakers is perceived to be lower in level than the local speech), the switches can be set to the “-5 dB” positions to match the lower than nominal Receive Input signal level. This will boost the received speech heard from the loudspeakers and lower the level of transmitted speech. The opposite effect results with the switches set to the “+5 dB” positions. Note that these switches cannot be expected to compensate for poor line conditions. For reliable teleconferencing, the external telephone hybrid or videoconference codec needs to be capable of providing consistent receive signal levels to the ConferenceONE™ over a range of conditions.
5.2 Balanced / Unbalanced Connections
The 6-pin terminal block provides a balanced input and output audio connection to the system. If the hybrid/codec uses unbalanced inputs and outputs, make connections to the ConferenceONE™ “+” terminals and ground, leaving the “-” terminals open.
5.3 External Interface Device Settings
For information on the required settings of the external telephone hybrid or videoconference codec, refer to its user guide.
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6 System Operation
6.1 General
Each console microphone is activated by simply pressing the PTT button and deactivated by pressing this button again. However, the number of simultaneously active microphones is limited to a value between one and eight microphones according to the limit set in the menu of the chairman console.
If the maximum number of active microphones is set to one, the chairman console displays the length of time that the microphone is active.
Note: In order to avoid feedback, the overall volume is automatically reduced as the number of active microphones increases.
Pressing and holding the PRIORITY button on the chairman's console activates the chairman’s microphone and deactivates all other microphones, for as long as the PRIORITY button is held. The lightrings on the temporarily deactivated delegate consoles blink as long as the priority function is active. After releasing the PRIORITY button, all delegate microphones return to their prior state.
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6.2 Operating Instructions
To set the volume of the system:
1. Pressorbutton to change the volume
2. Press SELECT to return to the Status Page
To limit the number of active microphones:
1. Press SELECT to access the Setup menu
2. Press
or
button until the Limit menu is underlined in the display
3. Press SELECT to access the Limit menu
4. Press
or
button to increase or decrease the number of active microphones
5. Press SELECT to return to the Status Page
To activate or deactivate the Chime:
1. Press SELECT to access the Setup menu
2. Pressorbutton until the Chime menu is underlined in the display
3. Press SELECT to access the Chime menu
4. Press
or
button to activate or deactivate the Chime
5. Press SELECT to return to the Status Page
To select Menu Language:
1. Pressandbuttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until SELECT language menu appears in the display
2. Press
or
button to select desired language
3. Press SELECT to activate and return to the Status Page
To activate Test Mode:
1. Pressandbuttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until software version is displayed and all lightrings illuminate
2. Press SELECT to return to regular operation
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Green Power LED is off • Is the power cable plugged in?
• Is the power switch set to ON (I)?
• Check the main fuse in the power socket.
Red Protect LED illuminates • Check that the maximum permissible number of
consoles has not been exceeded (30).
• Disconnect all consoles and cables. If the LED still illuminates, send the power supply unit to an authorized workshop for repair.
• Activate the test mode.
• Connect the consoles and cables one at a time to the power supply unit and check their functions.
No sound • Check the volume setting on the chairman
console.
• Activate the test mode.
• Check that all Minicon plugs are fully inserted (locked) into their sockets.
Feedback (whistling)
7 Troubleshooting
Problem Remedy
• Move the consoles farther apart.
• Reduce the system volume on the chairman console.
Delegate microphone cannot be activated, lightring on microphone arm blinks
• The maximum number of simultaneously active microphones has been reached. Increase the limit or deactivate one of the other microphones.
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Echoes and feedback when system is connected to a distant party via optional AEC/Telco Audio Interface and external tele­phone hybrid or videoconference codec.
• Adjust audio levels of the external telephone hybrid or videoconference codec.
• Check external telephone hybrid or video­conference codec if acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) is activated.
• Redial for a possibly better telephone connection.
• Ask connected distant party to check their system for correct settings.
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8 Technical Data
Power Supply Unit C1-PS 30s
Mains Voltage
C1-PS 30s A: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz C1-PS 30s J: 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz C1-PS 30s E, C1-PS 30s UK : 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power rating: 160 VA Primary Fuses
C1-PS 30s A: T2.5A C1-PS 30s J: T3.15A C1-PS 30s E, C1-PS 30s UK : T1.25A
Secondary Fuses: 2 x T4A Bus supply voltage: +/- 24 V DC nom.
Headphone output
Output impedance: 8 Ohm Socket: 1/4” stereo jack socket
Connections
Maximum number of consoles per console-bus branch (Minicon): 15 Maximum total number of consoles: 30 Maximum length of a console-bus branch: 40 m
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Output Clipping Level
Impendance
Microphone
(balanced)
Audio inputs
Line
(balanced)
Aux
(unbalanced)
Impendance 8 kOhm 50 kOhm
Input Clipping
Level
-26 dBV +6 dBV +6 dBV
Phantom
Power
13 V DC
AEC / Telco
Audio Interface
(balanced)
50 kOhm
+20 dBV
8 kOhm
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Audio outputs
Aux
(unbalanced)
Line
(balanced)
<20 Ohm
+18 dBV +12 dBV
AEC / Telco
Audio Interface
(balanced)
200 Ohm
+18 dBV
<20 Ohm
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Consoles
Power rating
Delegate console C1-Ds: 1,2 W Chairman console C1-Cs: 4,8 W
Microphone
Microphone type: Electret-condenser (Microflex®) Directional characteristic: Supercardioid
Headphone output
Output impedance: 4 Ohm Socket: 1/8” stereo jack socket
Performance
Microphone to audio output
Frequency range: 100 Hz – 15 kHz
Distortion factor: 0,3 %
Audio input to audio output
Frequency range: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
Distortion factor: 0,3 %
Mechanical data
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Power supply unit C1-PS 30s: 88,1 x 482,6 x 237 mm Chairman console C1-Cs: 85 x 265 x 210 mm Delegate console C1-Ds: 85 x 165 x 210 mm
Weight
Power supply unit C1-PS 30s: 7 kg Chairman console C1-Cs: 1 kg Delegate console C1-Ds: 0,7 kg
Miscellaneous
Operating temperature range: -7°C … +57°C (+20°F … +135°F)
Note: Electrical safety approval is based on maximum ambient temperature of 35°C.
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Certification
Model C1-PS 30s A UL Listed to UL 6500, 2nd Edition, cUL Listed to
CAN/CSA E60065-00. Authorized under the Verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device. This Class B Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model C1- PS 30s E, C1-PS 30s UK Conforms to European Community Directives,
eligible to bear CE Mark; TUV GS-Certified to EN 60065, 6th Edition; Meets EMC Requirements of EN 55103 (Parts 1 & 2), Environments E1 & E2. Meets Australian EMC Requirements, eligible to bear C-Tick Mark.
Model C1- PS 30s J TUV (PSE) Certified to J 60065
Information to User
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Manufacturing GmbH could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radia­te radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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9 Appendix - Connector Pin Assignments
Minicon Bus Cable
Pin Signal Cable Color Code 1 Audio 1 black 2 Control 2 blue 3 -24 V gray 4 GND brown 5 GND purple 6 GND pink/gray 7 GND red 8 +24 V pink 9 Control 3 yellow 10 Control 1 green 11 Mic Bus white 12 Mode red/blue
Shield connected to connector housing
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