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that controls all Studio Matrix hardware, go to: www.airtoolsaudio.com

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What Ships in the Box

R An Ulysses hardware device.

R Studio Matrix Designer CD-ROM

(Windows).

R A SymLink patch cable.

R A detachable power cord.

R This Quick Start Guide.

An RJ-45 Incompatibility Warning sheet.

What You Need to Provide

R A Windows PC with 300MHz or

higher Pentium and:

• WIN 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP.

• 10-15 MB free storage space.

• 1024x768 graphics capability

• 16-bit or higher colors

• CD-ROM drive or Internet connec-

tion.

• 64MB RAM (WIN 98SE/ME), 128MB

RAM (WIN 2000/XP).

R An available serial port capable of

operating at 57.6 or 115.2 kilobaud.

R A straight-through RS-232 cable to

connect the serial port of your PC to

the Ulysses’s rear RS-232 port. The

Ulysses’s RS-232 input is a female

DB-9 connector.

Getting Help

Studio Matrix Designer, the Windows

application that controls all Studio Matrix

hardware, includes a help module which

acts as a complete user’s guide for both

hardware (including the Ulysses) and

software.

If you have questions beyond the scope

of the help module, contact our Cus-

tomer Support Group in the following

ways:

Tel (425) 778-7728

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Monday through Friday,

Pacific Time

Email [email protected]

Web www.airtoolsaudio.com

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.

This Class A Digital apparatus meets all

requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations

Cet appariel numerique de la classe A

respecte toutes les Exigences du Reglement

sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

Important Safety

Instructions.

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 open-

ings. Install only 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 a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electri-

cian 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 com-

bination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during light-

ning 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 cord 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.

AVIS:

NE PAS OUVRIR

Il ne se trouve a l’interieur aucune piece pourvant entre reparée l’usager.

SEE OWNERS MANUAL. VOIR CAHIER D’INSTRUCTIONS.

S’adresser a un reparateur compétent.

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user of the pres-

ence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may

be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons. The

exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user of

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the product

(i.e. this Quick Start Guide).

CAUTION To prevent electric shock,

do not use the polarized plug supplied

with the unit with any extension cord,

receptacle, or other outlet unless the

prongs can be fully inserted.

Power Source. AirTools Ulysses

hardware uses a switching power supply

that automatically adjusts to the applied

voltage. Ensure that your AC mains

voltage is somewhere between 100-240

VAC, 50-60 Hz. Use only the power cord

and connector specified for the product

and your operating locale. A protec-

tive ground connection, by way of the

grounding conductor in the power cord,

is essential for safe operation.

User Serviceable Parts. There

are no user serviceable parts inside

the AirTools Ulysses. In case of failure,

customers inside the U.S. should refer

all servicing to the Symetrix factory.

Customers outside the U.S. should

refer all servicing to an authorized

AirTools distributor. Distributor con-

tact information is available online at

www.airtoolsaudio.com.

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Introduction

The AirTools Studio Matrix is a powerful, multi-function, DSP-based audio routing system. Modular and scalable, the Studio

Matrix consists of several different hardware modules, which connect to give you a flexible routing and signal processing

solution tailored to your needs. In addition to audio routing, the system also provides EQ, gain, mute, and level control as well

as dynamics functions including AGC and compression. Setup is fast and simple using Studio Matrix Designer software which

runs on a PC connected to Studio Matrix hardware. Using standard CAT-5 cable for passing audio between rack room and

studios, the system performs with a dynamic range in excess of 112 dB. In a typical Studio Matrix equipped facility, on-air and

production rooms are fitted with Homer 7000 Breakout boxes each capable of receiving four mono channels from, and sending

four mono channels back to, the rack room via CAT-5 cable. In the rack room the required Studio Matrix modules are digitally

interconnected via SymLink, our 64-channel digital audio bus. Each rack room module hosts two 66MHz SHARC™ floating-

point processors to cover all your signal processing requirements. With the Studio Matrix from AirTools your station’s audio will

move to a new level of sound quality, flexibility, and reliability.

Overview

The Ulysses is a 1 rack space AirTools Studio Matrix hardware device which provides the system with sixteen (16) analog line

level audio outputs. The Ulysses is one of the core DSP hardware devices in the AirTools Studio Matrix family. It features two

(2) 66 MHz SHARC™ processors which manipulate audio with 40-bit floating-point precision. All analog-to-digital and digital-

to-analog audio conversion in the Studio Matrix system is 24 bit/48 kHz. The Ulysses also provides the same control and

configuration features as the other core Studio Matrix hardware devices (the Orion, Icarus, Narcissus, Oedipus and Iliad) and all

of these features are detailed in this Quick Start Guide.

Mechanical Data

Item Discussion Remarks

Space Required 1U (WDH: 48.26 cm x 26.6 cm x 4.369 cm /

19 in x 10.475 in x 1.72 in). Depth does not

include connector allowance.

Allow at least 1 inch additional clearance for rear panel con-

nections. Additional depth may be required depending upon

your specific wiring and connections.

Electrical 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 60 Watts maximum. No line voltage switching required.

Ventilation Fan located at equipment right, pulls cold air

into unit. Air exit at equipment left. Maximum

recommended ambient operating tempera-

ture is 30 C / 86 F.

Ensure that the left and right equipment sides are unob-

structed (2 in / 5.06 cm minimum clearance). The ventilation

should not be impeded by covering the openings with items

such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Weight 4.45 kg / 9.82 lbs.

Performance Data

Analog Outputs Note: For unbalanced use, float (do

not connect) the minus output termi-

nal. Unbalanced usage results in 6

dB lower output level.

Nominal Output Level +4 dBu line level with 20 dB of headroom

Maximum Output Level +24 dBu

Output Impedance 200 Ohms balanced, 100 Ohms unbalanced

Dynamic Range > 114 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted)

THD + Noise 0.0035% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, unweighted with +24 dBu output)

Front Panel

Item Description What It Does

POWER Bi-color LED Indicates that the unit is powered on.

COMM Bi-color LED Indicates active communications.

SYMLINK Bi-color LED Indicates SymLink bus connection.

STATUS Bi-color LED Indicates the current running or fault status.

OUTPUT SIGNAL PRESENT Green LEDs Indicates presence of audio on analog outputs (1-16) using variable brightness.

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16x ANALOG OUTPUT

ULYSSES

8116

COMM

POWER

SYMLINK

STATUS

OUTPUT SIGNAL PRESENT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 15 16

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LED Color Table

Bi-color LED Indicated Color/Status Meaning

POWER Green - Solid Unit is powered on

Green - Flashing (upon initial powerup) Number of flashes indicates device ID number

COMM Green Active serial or SymLink bus communications

Orange Active Ethernet communications

SYMLINK Green - Solid Valid SymLink bus connection

Green - Flashing Invalid SymLink bus connection - Check DIP switch settings of all

connected units. Check cabling.

STATUS Green - Solid Unit is Primary and active

Green - Blipping Unit is Primary and inactive

Orange - Solid Unit is Secondary and active

Orange - Blipping Unit is Secondary and inactive

Red - Flashing Unit has a fatal error and is off-line

Red - Solid Unit has a non-fatal error and is active

Red - Blipping Unit has a fatal error and is inactive

Further discussion of both status indications and redundant operation is covered in the Redundant Operation section.

Rear Panel

Item Description What It Does

POWER INPUT IEC 3 prong jack Accepts power from detachable IEC power cable (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 60

Watts max).

DEVICE CONFIG 8 + 5 DIP switch blocks Configures the Ulysses’s ring number (1-31), device address (1-15) as well as the

communications interface (RS-232/Ethernet) and Primary/Secondary designation.

Addressing is done in a binary fashion. (See Device Address Quick Reference).

RS-232 Female DB9 Serial communications interface with Studio Matrix Designer on the host PC or a

3rd party accessory controller. (Mode is determined by the Ethernet/232 mode switch.)

RS-485 Euroblock Connects to a Control I/O, ARC-PS, ARC or 3rd party RS-485 compatible controller.

10/100 Base T RJ-45 Used for Ethernet control (must be enabled via the Ethernet/232 DIP switch).

TC89 INPUT Female BNC Accepts (ESE) TC89 time code to drive the real-time clock and event scheduler. If

TC89 is used, it should be fed to the unit(s) at address 1 (Primary or Primary +

Secondary).

SYMLINK INPUT/OUTPUT 2 x RJ-45 Connects the Ulysses to the SymLink ring network providing an ultra-fast

64-channel audio/data backbone. OUTPUT connects to the next unit in the ring,

INPUT connects to the previous unit in the ring.

REDUNDANCY LINK Euroblock Connects to a Secondary Ulysses for redundant operation wired IN to OUT, OUT

to IN and GND to GND.

ANALOG OUTPUTS Euroblocks 16 x analog line level audio outputs operating at +4 dBu.

ULYSSES 8116

16x ANALOG OUT

100-240

VAC

50-60Hz

60 WATTS

MAXIMUM

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PAS DES ELEMENTS SERVIABLE PAR UTILISATEUR

MANUFACTURED BY SYMETRIX, INC. MTLK TERR, WA USA

THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RS-232 10/100 Base T

RS-485 ETHERNET

BGND

DEVICE CONFIG

TC89

INPUT

OUTPUTINPUT

SYMLINK

OUT GND IN

REDUNDANCY

LINK

16 15 14 13

654321

ANALOG OUTPUTS

12 11 10 9

SEC / PRIM

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System Connection

The Ulysses connects to the rest of the Studio Matrix system by SymLink. SymLink is a ring network, unlike Ethernet which

uses a hub and spoke topology making a single connection to each device from a hub. Each Studio Matrix hardware device

on a SymLink ring has two connections: INPUT and OUTPUT. The INPUT connects to the previous device’s OUTPUT and the

OUTPUT connects to the next device’s INPUT to make a complete ring. When the ring is complete and all connections and

device addresses are valid, the SymLink LEDs on the fronts of all units will be lit solid green. (See LED Color Table.)

Note: Shielded CAT-5 cables are recommended for SymLink connections and length must be limited to 10 meters each. One

shielded SymLink patch cable is included with each hardware device featuring SymLink connections.

Warning! The RJ-45 connectors labeled “SYMLINK” should ONLY be connected to other RJ-45 connectors labeled

“SYMLINK”. NEVER connect “SYMLINK” connectors to any other RJ-45 connectors.

Multi-Ring Systems

There are basically two ways in which to set up multi-ring systems. The decision to make is whether you would like to manage

the rings as a whole system from the same Site File or manage the rings as completely independent systems.

To manage the rings in one Site File as a whole system, the most efficient connection method is for each hardware device to

have its own dedicated Ethernet connection to a common hub or network. Any properly set up PC on the network can then

control the system. It is also permissible to only connect the master (address 1) device in each ring via Ethernet to a hub or

network, however this is less efficient since the host PC must communicate with slave devices via their SymLink connections

instead of directly with each device.

Interfacing to manage each ring as a separate system can be done via RS-232 or Ethernet. If by Ethernet, care must be taken

to avoid IP conflicts and accessibility should be considered - general network design and administration issues. If by RS-232,

separate PCs can be permanently connected to each ring individually, or one PC could be meant to ‘roam’ amongst them.

Device Addressing

Every Studio Matrix hardware device must be uniquely identified. This is done in three parts. Each hardware device is assigned

a ring number of 1-31. Then, each device within each ring is assigned a unique (within that ring) device address of 1-15. In

general, all devices are within ring 1. Devices in the same ring are able to share audio and control data via their SymLink bus

connections. Finally, each device address of 1-15 must also be designated as a Primary or Secondary device when using

redundant pairs of devices. (See Redundancy.) The device addresses of the physical hardware in your system must match the

devices as configured in your Studio Matrix Designer Site File. You may use the pictorial diagrams below to quickly set up and

understand the device address DIP switches on the Ulysses.

Note: Any time the DIP switches are changed, the unit(s) must be power cycled for the changes to take effect.

Studio Matrix DIP Switch Settings

NOTE: For the sake of space, a small variety of ring, address and

primary/secondary configurations are shown.

A total of 31 rings are possible via ring numbers 1-31.

Each ring can contain a total of 15 address via address numbers 1-15.

Each address can consist of a primary and secondary device for a total of 30 devices per ring.

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 1, ADDRESS 1, PRIMARY

HOST RS-232 @ 115k

SEC / PRIM

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 4, ADDRESS 3, PRIMARY

SEC / PRIM

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 1, ADDRESS 1, SECONDARY

HOST RS-232 @ 115k

SEC / PRIM

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 31, ADDRESS 15, PRIMARY

SEC / PRIM

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 1, ADDRESS 1, PRIMARY

ACCESSORY RS-232 (38.4k)

SEC / PRIM

RING

16842

BOOT MODE

RS-232: ACC / HOST

HOST 57k - 115k

UNIT

421 8 16

RING 1, ADDRESS 11, SECONDARY

SEC / PRIM

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Communications

Each Orion, Icarus, Ulysses, Narcissus, Oedipus and Iliad features an RS-232 port and a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. The

Studio Matrix Designer software and RS-232 accessory controllers both connect to the rear panel RS-232 port on the master

(address 1) Studio Matrix hardware device. This of course means that both can not be connected via RS-232 at the same

time. In order to use Studio Matrix Designer and an RS-232 accessory controller simultaneously on the same ring, you should

interface your PC running Studio Matrix Designer via Ethernet. DIP switch number 2 determines the purpose of the rear panel

RS-232 port for address number 1 (master) units. (Down = RS-232 for Accessory Controllers; Up = RS-232 for Studio Matrix

Designer). Regardless of the switch’s position, Ethernet communication can be used for Studio Matrix Designer. For units with

an address other than 1, this switch has no effect. Additionally, the baud rate for the RS-232 Host communications can be

switched between 115k and 57.6k baud via DIP switch number 3. The baud rate set via DIP switch number 3 must match the

comm port settings in the Studio Matrix Designer preferences dialog. The RS-232 port defaults to 38.4k baud when configured

for accessory communications. This can be changed via the RS-232/485 Control Protocol available from the AirTools web site or

the Studio Matrix Designer online help. Remember to power cycle the unit after any DIP switch change.

Note: Ethernet communications settings (IP addresses and access codes) must first be set up from Studio Matrix Designer

via the RS-232 port interface. Ethernet must be used to communicate with multiple rings in the same Site File. Please see the

Studio Matrix Designer online help for further information.

Redundancy Connections

Like pairs of Studio Matrix hardware can be grouped for redundant operation. This is done by designating one unit as a

Primary and the other unit as a Secondary device. This designation is done with DIP switch number 13 (Up = Primary, Down =

Secondary). Additionally, all necessary redundant links must be cabled between the hardware pair.

• Analog audio outputs - The analog output connections of each Ulysses can be passively merged to their destination(s) using

“Y” cabling practices. The outputs of each Ulysses are relay isolated and are automatically switched in or out depending upon

the current operating status of the unit.

• Redundancy Link - The redundancy link connectors of the two Ulysses units should be wired according to the drawing below:

REDUNDANCY

LINK

OUT GND IN

• SymLink - SymLink connections should follow the established ring paradigm with the addition of Secondary units immediately

following their Primary counterparts. Reference the following drawing:

Ulysses

(Primary)

additional

Studio Matrix

hardware

Ulysses

(Secondary)

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

• TC89 - If TC89 is used on a redundant pair with a device address of 1, a dedicated feed from your TC89 distribution device

should be connected to both the primary and secondary units.

• RS-485 - RS-485 connections can be paralleled between the units.

• RS-232 - If RS-232 is used on a redundant pair with a device address of 1, the RS-232 connector must be physically switched

between the primary and secondary units in the event of a change over.

• Ethernet - If Ethernet is used, connect each device to a separate port on your Ethernet hub or switch.

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Redundant Operation

The following tables describes the possible failure modes and how they are handled with and without a redundant hardware pair.

Failure Handling with Redundant Pair

Failure Action Indications

Power Supply Failure Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Fan Failure Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = blipping red and unit is inactive

DSP Failure (crash or hardware prob-

lem)

Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

FPGA Failure Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Watchdog timeout (software hang) Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Running factory code (boot mode switch

activated, upgrading firmware or failed

firmware upgrade)

Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = blipping red and unit is inactive

Problem with previous boot (crashed and

didn’t power down normally last boot)

Switch to secondary unit Failed unit’s status light = blipping red and unit is inactive

* unit will light status light to indicate fatal failure as long as the nature of the failure allows it to do so

Failure Handling without Redundant Pair

Failure Action Indications

Power Supply Failure Go offline Status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Fan Failure Indicate non-fatal error Status light = solid red and unit is active

DSP Failure (crash or hardware problem) Go offline Status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

FPGA Failure Go offline Status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Watchdog timeout (software hang) Go offline Status light = flashing red and unit is offline *

Running factory code (boot mode switch

activated, upgrading firmware or failed

firmware upgrade)

Indicate non-fatal error Status light = solid red and unit is active

Problem with previous boot (crashed and

didn’t power down normally last boot)

Indicate non-fatal error Status light = solid red and unit is active

* unit will light status light to indicate fatal failure as long as the nature of the failure allows it to do so

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Software Installation

The AirTools Studio Matrix Designer software provides real-time control over multiple audio functions from a Windows 98/2000/

XP PC environment.

Use one of the following procedures to install the Studio Matrix Designer on your computer.

From the Studio Matrix Designer CD-ROM:

1. The software should auto run after inserting the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. If the software does not auto run, then Click on the Start button, Run D:\SETUP

(If your CD-ROM drive isn’t D:, then substitute its drive letter)

From the AirTools web site (http://www.airtoolsaudio.com):

1. Download the Studio Matrix Designer program file.

2. From the Start button, Run the file/program that you just downloaded to start the Setup program.

The software always starts up in offline mode. Regardless, you can explore the software, experiment to your heart’s content,

and perhaps even get useful work done. You can save any Sites that you create to a file that can be downloaded later into an

operating Studio Matrix system.

If there is a Studio Matrix hardware unit connected, you can go download to, and upload from the Studio Matrix system. Once

you have a unit connected, you can also work online in real time, which allows you to hear adjustments and settings as you

make them.

Using Studio Matrix Designer

Once the installation process is complete, you should have an icon on your desktop, and a program item in the Start menu. Click

on the Studio Matrix Designer icon and you’re ready to begin.

Studio Matrix Designer is mostly self explanatory. The Configuration Screen represents all Studio Matrix hardware units in a

system. Each unit can store up to 1000 presets. Using the tool kit (left-hand) window, you select the Studio Matrix unit that you

wish to configure and drag it to the configuration page. Double clicking on the unit opens it, and causes the tool kit to display all

the different signal processors available. The tool kit window is context sensitive. It always displays the items that can be placed

in the current window. You can use the Browser to navigate to all of the relevant windows opened.

Drag and drop signal processors into the configuration page. Connect them together by clicking on a connection point and

moving the mouse in the direction you want the wire to run. Make corners by clicking at the corner and moving off in a new

direction. Terminate a wire by clicking on the terminating connection point or by hitting the ESC key or right mouse button. Right

click on an existing wire and choose “Start Wire” to make a tee connection.

Once you’ve completed your design, download it to the Studio Matrix system. Double click on processors on the configuration

page to see and change their settings.

Note: There are a lot of useful functions available in the mouse right-click. Explore! That’s the ultra-condensed version. You’ll

find more complete information in Studio Matrix Designer’s online help.

Hardware Memory

Studio Matrix saves its settings in internal flash memory, allowing it to recall settings through a power-down/up cycle. Unlike

static RAM, the flash memory does not require batteries, and is designed to retain its memory for the life of the product.

Software Installation, Using Studio Matrix Designer, Hardware Memory

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damage for loss of revenue, cost of capital, claims of custom-

ers for service interruptions or failure to supply, and costs and

expenses incurred in connection with labor, overhead, transpor-

tation, installation or removal of products, substitute facilities or

supply houses.

Servicing the Ulysses

If you have determined that your Ulysses requires repair ser-

vices and you live outside of the United States please contact

your local AirTools dealer or distributor for instructions on how to

obtain service. If you reside in the U.S. then proceed as follows.

Return authorization

At the Symetrix factory, Symetrix will perform in-warranty or

out-of-warranty service on any product it has manufactured for a

period of three (3) years from date of discontinued manufacture.

Before sending anything to Symetrix, please contact our

Customer Service Department for a return authorization (RA)

number. The telephone number is (425) 778-7728. Additionally

support is available via E-mail through tech@airtoolsaudio.com

or via the web site http://www.airtoolsaudio.com.

In-warranty repairs

To get your Ulysses repaired under the terms of the warranty:

1. Call us for an RA number (have the serial number, ship-

ping and contact information and description of the problem

ready).

2. Pack the unit in its original packaging materials.

3. Include your name, address, daytime telephone number, and

a brief statement of the problem.

4. Write the RA number on the outside of the box.

5. Ship the unit to Symetrix, freight prepaid. We do not accept

freight collect shipments.

Just do these five things, and repairs made in-warranty will cost

you only one way freight charges. We'll pay the return freight.

If you don't have the factory packaging materials, we recom-

mend using an oversize box. Wrap the unit in a plastic bag,

surround it with bubble-wrap, and place it in the box surrounded

by Styrofoam peanuts. Be sure there is enough clearance in the

box to protect the rack ears. We won't return the unit in anything

but Symetrix packaging for which we will have to charge you. If

the problem is due to operator misuse or error, you will have to

pay for both parts and labor. In any event, if there are charges

for the repair, you will pay for the return freight. All charges will

be COD unless you have made other arrangements (prepaid,

Visa or Mastercard).

Out-of-warranty repairs

If the warranty period has passed, you'll be billed for all neces-

sary parts, labor, packaging materials, and freight charges.

Please remember, you must call for an RA number before send-

ing the unit to Symetrix.

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