Amb-OS Media AMR-100I User manual

Amb-OS Media, LLC
AMR-100-I
Operations Manual
Firmware 2.0
Version 1
01/12/12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ........................................................................................................... 5
NTRODUCT ON ........................................................................................................................... 5
General nformation ..................................................................................................................... 5
Help ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of Connections and controls ........................................................................................ 6
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 6
Audio ................................................................................................................................. 7
Power ................................................................................................................................. 7
Boot Process ...................................................................................................................... 7
Ethernet Connection .......................................................................................................... 9
Error Conditions ................................................................................................................ 9
GENERAL DESCR PT ON .......................................................................................................... 10
File Reception ............................................................................................................................ 10
File Playback .............................................................................................................................. 10
Targets ................................................................................................................................ 10
General Description of Targets ........................................................................................ 10
Target Maps ..................................................................................................................... 11
Digital Ports ....................................................................................................................... 12
Playlist ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Triggers .............................................................................................................................. 13
Timed Playback ................................................................................................................. 13
Relay Description ....................................................................................................................... 13
General description ............................................................................................................ 13
Fault ndications by Relay #6 .......................................................................................... 14
Time Sync by Relay #5 .................................................................................................... 14
Program use of Relays #5 and #6 .................................................................................... 14
Closure Map definitions ..................................................................................................... 15
nternal Clock ............................................................................................................................. 15
Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting ................................................................. 16
DETA LED DESCR PT ON AND OPERAT ONS ..................................................................... 17
Front Panel Description ............................................................................................................. 17
Front Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................ 17
Emergency or “one off” program arming .......................................................................... 17
Rear Panel Description .............................................................................................................. 18
Connections ........................................................................................................................ 18
NSTALLAT ON .......................................................................................................................... 19
Audio .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Analog ................................................................................................................................ 19
Digital ................................................................................................................................ 19
Ethernet ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Description ......................................................................................................................... 19
Setting the P address ......................................................................................................... 19
P Address Change .......................................................................................................... 20
Relay Specifications ................................................................................................................... 21
nput Closure Pin Numbers ................................................................................................ 21
Output Relay Closures Pin Numbers ................................................................................. 21
OPERAT ONS ............................................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel Description ............................................................................................................. 23
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Display ............................................................................................................................... 23
Deauthorized Message: ...................................................................................................... 24
Front Panel Menu Options ......................................................................................................... 25
Settings Menu ............................................................................................................................ 27
P Address Submenu .......................................................................................................... 27
Resetting to Default Closures ............................................................................................ 31
DATE MENU .................................................................................................................... 33
Audio Playback Description ...................................................................................................... 35
Analog ................................................................................................................................ 35
Digital ................................................................................................................................ 35
Streaming ........................................................................................................................... 35
Playback after a power loss ........................................................................................................ 36
HTML NTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 37
Access to the AMR-100- Web page ......................................................................................... 37
General diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 38
System Statistics ................................................................................................................ 38
General Statistics: ............................................................................................................ 38
Data Statistics .................................................................................................................. 39
Stream Statistics ............................................................................................................... 39
Audio Statistics ................................................................................................................ 40
Target Mapping ............................................................................................................... 40
Ethernet Statistics ............................................................................................................ 41
Drive Statistics ................................................................................................................. 41
Scheduled Event List ......................................................................................................... 42
Trigger Event Lists ............................................................................................................ 44
Command nterface ............................................................................................................ 45
General Commands ............................................................................................................ 46
REBOOT ......................................................................................................................... 46
RELAY # ON/OFF .......................................................................................................... 46
RELAY var ...................................................................................................................... 46
SET ZONE # .................................................................................................................... 46
SET DST # ....................................................................................................................... 47
Network Commands .......................................................................................................... 47
DHCP ON/OFF ............................................................................................................... 47
NEW P #.#.#.# ................................................................................................................. 47
NEWNETMASK #.#.#.# ................................................................................................. 47
NEWGATEWAY #.#.#.#. ............................................................................................... 47
WEBPORT # ................................................................................................................... 48
Audio Control Commands ................................................................................................. 49
AUDPLAY ...................................................................................................................... 49
AUDSTOP ....................................................................................................................... 49
AUDFADE ...................................................................................................................... 49
ALLSTOP ........................................................................................................................ 49
TSTOP ............................................................................................................................. 50
TMAP# Target ................................................................................................................. 50
TMAP7ARM ................................................................................................................... 50
TONE ............................................................................................................................... 50
TROUBLESHOOT NG CHART .................................................................................................. 51
DEF N T ONS ............................................................................................................................... 53
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CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
1 – AMR-100- AMB-OS Receiver
1 – AC power cable
1 – Quick nstallation Guide
INTRODUCTION
General Information
Help
f you experience a problem with your installation or just need technical help, call:
1-877-AMBOS2U
1-877-262-6728
or visit:
www.amb-os.com
Support qu stions:
[email protected]
Program r qu sts:
[email protected]
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WARNING
You must send an email to [email protected] or you will not receive any
programs for your AMR- 00-I.

Overview of Connections and controls
Front
Display Function Buttons Power Indicator
Back
RF-In Optional Ports
Power Cord Not Used RS-2 2 Ethernet Relay Connector Relay Exp. Digital inputs
Reset Switch
AES/EBU SPDIF OPT AES/EBU SPDIF OPT Left Right Left Right
Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2
Digital Outputs Analog Outputs
Getting Started
To begin receiving files, you need to connect the Ethernet cable and the power. To play
audio, the audio outputs must also be connected. For detailed instructions, please go to the
Installation Section. To have programs permissioned for your receiver, send an email to
[email protected] with the list of the programs you want to receive.
The Ethernet cable should not be plugged into the AMR-100- until after the first boot so you
can configure the IP Address and the DHCP setting.
1. Plug the power cord into the power connector
2. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet
3. After the AMR-100- boots, configure the IP Address and the DHCP setting
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Audio
The most commonly used audio connections will be the XLR
type low impedance analog audio. Plug the cables into the
port or target you want to use. A detailed description of the
ports can be found in the Audio Installation section. f you
connect one of the digital outputs, you will need the
appropriate connector. Please go to the Digital Audio
installation section.
Power
When you plug in the power cord, the unit
will begin its power up sequence and
initialization process. This takes about 20
seconds and the light on the front will light.
Remember, this is not a power switch. t is
only a power indicator.
Boot Process
After the AMR-100- receives power, it begins its startup process.
1. Reset the drive
2. nitialize the drive
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NOTE
There is no power switch, the front panel light is only an indicator of power.

3. Scanning the file system
4. nitialize the receiver
5. Finished booting
Because the Ethernet cable is not connected on the first boot, the “Lan” and “ net” boxes will
be clear and relay 6 indicator will be dark.
At this point, setup the IP Address and the DHCP setting. Once the Ethernet settings are
correct, plug in the Ethernet cable. The receiver should now be setup correctly and The
“Lan,” and “ net” boxes should be black and all the relay indicator boxes should be clear.
1. The “Lan” box means the receiver is communicating with your local network.
2. The “ net” box means the receiver is communicating with the uplink server through
the nternet.
3. With no audio playing the “St-1” and “St-2” should be clear.
4. All of the “ /O” boxes on the top line should be clear (no alarms).
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Relay 6 active
No LAN or Internet connection to the server
WARNING
To preserve the AMR- 00-I status logs, always use the reset switch to reset the
receiver. Never unplug the receiver to reboot it.

Ethernet Connection
After the receiver has finishing booting and you have
properly configured the IP Address and the DHCP setting,
plug in the Ethernet cable into the 10/100 Base T Network
connection on the back of the receiver. mproperly
configuring the IP Address could result in duplicate IP
Addresses on your network and cause a network failure.
The Ethernet connection allows The AMR-100- to receive programs from the uplink servers
and also allows copying files from the AMR-100- to another computer.
t is possible to use only the Ethernet connection for file copying and never play programs out
the audio ports. Before connecting the Ethernet cable make sure you have correctly set you P
address and DHCP settings. The details for these settings are found in the Ethernet section.
Error Conditions
f the Ethernet cable has been connected and there is a valid P address, but no connection to
the nternet, the “Lan” box will be dark and relay #6 (network error) will also be dark. To
properly set the P addresses and server ports for to connect to the nternet, see the
Installation section and the Ethernet section.
f the Ethernet cable is not connected or the P address is incorrect, relay 6 should be dark. To
set the P address correctly, see the Ethernet section.
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Relay 6 active
No Internet connection
to the server
Relay 6 active
No LAN or Internet connection
to the server
WARNING
Be sure you configure the network settings before plugging in the Ethernet cable.
Verify the IP address and the DHCP settings. Improperly setting the IP Address,
can cause duplicate IP Address on the network and cause a network failure.
A complete discussion of these settings can be found in the Ethernet section.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
File Reception
The AMR-100- receives programs as audio files via the nternet and stored on an internal
hard drive. The audio files must either be scheduled to played out the audio ports or copied to
your automation system. Please see the Amb-OS User nterface to schedule and copy
programs. Download the Amb-OS User nterface manual at www.amb-os.com/support.html.
After the file is successfully received, the station may play the file out the analog and digital
ports for a program to air or to record for later playback. The file also can be copied from the
receiver to an automation system through a local network at the station. The Amb-OS
nterface Utility does this for you. Download this program at www.amb-os.com/support.html.
The AMR-100- verifies the integrity of the received file and communicates back to the
uplink server to receive any missing packets or even reload a complete file. The IP Address
Change section describes how to set up the AMR-100- to a proper internal network address
and has the correct address to communicate with the uplink server. Files are automatically
deleted at some time after their air date, as specified by the program producer.
File Playback
Targets
General Description of Targets
The audio outputs are called “Targets” and there are only three types of targets. Each target
begins with the letter “T.”
1. The audio outputs are T1 and T2 (Target 1 and 2) and include the digital outputs (see the
digital output description). These can be addressed as separate mono left and right ports:
T1L, T1R, T2L and T2R. Without the “L” or “R” designations, the output is in stereo.
2. The receiver can create an Ethernet stream that can be decoded by another computer or
by an appliance dedicated to decoding streams. The Ethernet stream must have an P
address and a port. T224.0.0.1:5004 means the target is P address 224.0.0.1 and port
5004. Your network engineer must give you an P address that allows for a multicast
stream on your local network.
3. A file can be recorded to allow a receiver to take a live program and record for later
playback. The name of the file must have a “T” before the name
(Trecordedprogram.MP2). TFOCUS_DA LY.MP2, where “T” means the target and
“FOCUSDA LY.MP2” would be the file name on the receiver.
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NOTE
In order to receive files, you must send an email to [email protected] with a
list of the programs you want to receive. Include your station call letters and
receiver serial number.
WARNING
A stream or filename target must also have a an audio port as the primary target
to function.

All targets need to use the audio ports as the primary target. f you want to stream a program
on your internal network on target T224.0.0.1:5004, the program also will have to use an
audio port. The AMB-OS transfer program will require you to enter which audio port you
want to use. t is possible to have four streams and use each of the audio targets as a separate
source. Thus you can have the following:
1. T224.0.0.1:5004 and using T1L as the main output
2. T224.0.0.2:5004 and using T1R as the main output
3. T224.0.0.3:5004 and using T2L as the main output
4. T224.0.0.4:5004 and using T2R as the main output
The audio coming out the mono analog targets will be summed, but the stream still will be in
stereo. This also is true for recording a live stream. To specify a target with a filename
(Tfilename.mp2) also will have to have an analog target.
Files can be played back on the audio output ports (targets) in stereo, mono, or in a
combination of that. The two stereo analog output targets can be used as described (two
stereo), as four individual mono outputs, or one stereo and two mono outputs. A stereo
program that is sent as a mono feed out either the left or right side of a target is summed into
a mono feed. Thus by sending two stereo programs out Target 1 (T1) as mono feeds (one
stereo program on the left and another stereo program on the right), the feeds would have the
left and right channel of each program summed together and then sent out the left or right
side of the port. The first stereo program would be sent out the left channel on T1L as a
summed mono program and the other stereo program would be sent out T1R as a different
summed mono program. This list provides the possible combinations.
1. Target 1 (T1) and Target 2 (T2) used a true stereo outputs.
2. T1 as a stereo output and T2 as two mono output ports (T2L and T2R).
3. T1 as two mono outputs (T1L and T1R) and T2 as a stereo output.
4. T1 as two mono outputs (T1L and T1R) and T2 as two mono outputs (T2L and T2R).
Target Maps
Mapped targets use one of six physical outputs, but can be addressed by a single name. A
network controlled program may have a target of TMAP1 and the station can assign that to
any of the six analog targets: T1, T2, T1L, T1R, T2, T2L or T2R.
A seventh mapped target, TMAP7, is reserved for emergency or ad hoc broadcasts sent by
the Amb-OS network. f it is left on its default (T2-Stereo), the AMR-100 will put this
program out on T2 in stereo. Even when TMAP7 is assigned to a port, it also has to be
enabled from the front panel. See the Emergency Enable in the Front Panel section.
Setting TMAP targets can be done through the front panel menu, see Target map section, or
through the HTML command interface, see the Target map section in the HTML command
interface section.
The mapped names are with their default mapping:
TMAP1 – T1 (stereo)
TMAP2 – T2 (stereo)
TMAP3 – T1L (mono)
TMAP4 – T1R (mono)
TMAP5 – T2L (mono)
TMAP6 – T2R (mono)
TMAP7 – T2 (stereo) [Emergency or ad hoc program target]
Programs normally played by a playlist can use the hardware port (T1, T2, T1L, etc.),
because the connections to the air chain stay the same. However, if different configurations
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would be used, you can specify a mapped target in the playlist and it stays the same even if
the external cabling is changed. f the TMAP1 is mapped to T1L, then when the TMAP1
target is specified in a playlist, it will play out T1L (mono). However, if you change the
mapping of TMAP1 to T2 (stereo), then TMAP1 stays the same in the playlist, but the output
goes out the second port in stereo. Using this method, the playlist would not have to be
changed to change the output port target.
Mainly, Target Maps allow network controlled programs to be sent to the same target for all
stations and the stations assign the Target Map to a specific port or target for their use. The
head-end of the program delivery system, does not know what port a station wants the
receiver to use for airing. The program producer communicates to the station what TMAP
port they will use and the station assigns that TMAP to a physical port. For example, The
program producer will use TMAP2 for their program and the station will map that to the
physical port they want to use for the program. f the station wants that program to come out
T1, then they would map TMAP2 to T1. However, another station uses a mono feed and
wants the same program to come out T2R. That station would map TMAP2 to T2R. When
the program is sent, each station would get the same program out the ports they assigned. See
the Target Map section to program the ports.
Digital Ports
The digital ports mirror the analog targets and cannot be addressed separately from the
analog ports. Whatever is played on T1 also is played on Port 1 of the digital outputs (AES-
EBU, SPD F, Optical). All of the outputs on a target (digital and analog) are always the
same. f two different programs are played out a target on the left and the right, the digital
output ports also have the different programs playing out the left and the right.
Example:
Program 1: Adventures in Odyssey
Program 2: Grace to You
Program 1 is sent out T1L and Program 2 is sent out T1R
Program 1 is summed as mono and sent out T1L
Program 2 is summed as mono and sent out T1R
T1L has the summed audio of Adventures in Odyssey program
T1R has the summed audio of Grace to You program
The analog T1L has Adventures in Odyssey on the left channel as does the AES-EBU, SPD F
and Optical output ports as assigned to T1.
The analog T1R has Grace to You on the right channel as does the same AES-EBU, SPD F
and Optical outputs ports assigned to T1.
f you have an AES-EBU input to your board and both channels go to air on a stereo station,
the left channel of your station will have Adventures in Odyssey summed to mono and the
right channel will have Grace to You summed to mono.
Playlist
The AMR-100- has a playlist that controls when files are played and what can trigger a file
playback. t also works with live feeds to insert spots and produce relay closures. The playlist
is managed by the AMB-OS User nterface (U ) that transfers programs. Download The
Amb-OS User nterface (U ) software, documentation and the playlist manual at www.amb-
os.com/support.html) to get the complete explanation of the playlist features.
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Triggers
Triggers initiate an action on the AMR-100- receiver. An input closure can be used to start a
file playing and another input closure can cause the file to stop playing. Wiring a switch to a
start button on the board can be wired to input closure #1. A trigger can be set up to play a
file whenever that button is pressed. Thus, if nsight for Living is assigned to play when input
closure #1 is pressed, whenever that switch is pressed, nsight for Living is played.
A series of programs can be assigned to an input closure. For example, if you played 10
programs during the day, all of them could be assigned to play when that switch is pressed.
By putting the programs in the order they play, each one would play in the order they are
listed. The first time the switch is pressed the first program plays. The next time the switch is
pressed the second program plays and so forth. Thus one switch on the board could play all
the programs assigned to that switch during a broadcast day.
Another switch could be used to stop the program. This would be similar to the “PLAY” and
“STOP” remote switches used for a CD player.
A text trigger can be sent by an automation program through an RS-232 serial port with a
specific instruction to start a program. Again, the same text can be sent and the programs
would play in the order they are listed. However, text commands can be more specific and
call an exact program. A text string can be as specific as PLAY-TTT5-11-11-11 or as general
as PLAY. The AMB-OS User nterface (U ) transfer program can build that list for you.
Ti ed Playback
A schedule can be set up to play a file at a specific time for recording or going live to air.
Thus if you played Back to the Bible right after the news at 10:04:30, a schedule can be setup
to play the program for that day at 10:04:30. The same thing can be done for playing back a
file for recording overnight. You can have the AMB-OS Utility nterface (U ) software
transfer program build a list of files that you want to record and then have your automation
record them at the time you selected.
Relay Description
General description
The output relays can be customized to your needs, but by misusing this feature, you can
experience unexpected results. This section describes how the relays are used. The wiring for
the relay closures can be found in Relay Specifications and the assignment of relays can be
found in Closure Map section.
Relays are sent by program providers and can be embedded in recorded programs and
interfaced with an automation system. The default configuration for the AMR-100- has four
relays used for programming functions and two assigned to specific functions. Relays #1-#4
are for general programming use, relay #5 is used as the clock sync pulse for setting clocks
and relay #6 is used to indicate a failure in the receiver.
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WARNING
Whenever you begin a new program that uses relay closures, be sure you get a
specification of how the program provider intends on using the closures.

Fault ndications by Relay #6
By default, two fault conditions are monitored and activates relay #6:
1. Ethernet connection to the local network is lost
2. nternet connection to the uplink server is lost
When either of these conditions happen, relay #6 is triggered and the front panel shows the
relay #6 active (dark box) and the cleared status boxes indicate where the problem is. The
last of the relay boxes is dark and one or more of the boxes in the middle of the screen, as
described in the Front Panel Description section, are clear. For example, if relay #6 was
triggered and the front panel indicated a loss of connectivity to the nternet, you would know
that the receiver still had the local network was still connected to your local network.
The front panel here shows relay #6 active and the “ net” box is clear indicating a problem
with the nternet connection.
An alarm (aural or visual) can be attached to any relay to indicate a fault.
Time Sync by Relay #5
To keep clocks synchronized at your station, a time pulse can be used from the AMR-100- .
Every hour, relay #5 can close for one second as a time sync pulse. This can be at any minute
and second of the hour. The pulse can happen at HH:56:30 or HH:00:00. Setting this is done
through the font panel menu and can be found in the Clock Interval section.
Program use of Relays #5 and #6
Relays #5 and #6 can also be used for programming functions, but then they cannot be used
for alarms or time syncing your clock. You can use #6 for an alarm and not use the clock
sync function and have relays #1-#5 available for programming functions (see Closure Map).
The same thing is true if you use #5 for time syncing and do not use #6 for alarms. That
would give you relays #1-#4 and #6 for programming functions (see Closure Map).
f you do not use the Time nterval relay (#5) to set your clocks or the alarm relay (#6) for
network failures, then you can assign these two relays (#5 and #6) to one of the programming
functions (see Closure Map section). Relays #5 and #6 can be used to send closures to your
automation system. However, if you decide to make use of the alarm or Time Interval later,
you must change the relay function assigned to #5 or #6 to another available relay. f you do
not do this, if a program provider sends a command that closes one of them, your alarm
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Status Boxes:
Inet box clear means
a problem exists with
the Internet connection
WARNING
If you assign relays #5 or #6 to a programming function and then turn on the
alarm or Time Interval, you must go back to the Relay Map and change the
assignment to another available relay or you will get unpredictable results. The
Relay Map does NOT change automatically when the alarm or Time Intervals are
activated.

would trigger or it would set your time. You must go back to the Relay Map area and change
that function from relay #5 to another available relay.
Closure Map definitions
The following table describes the default mapped relays.
Relay names and Default assignments:
Descriptions Name Relay # State – Off, Pulse, On (default listed)
Program Start, Port 1 Left: P1LS None Off
Program End, Port 1 Left: P1LE 1 Pulse
Break Start, Port 1 Left: B1LS None OFF
Break End, Port 1 Left: B1LE 2 Pulse
Program Start, Port 2 Left: P2LS None Off
Program End, Port 2 Left: P2LE 3 Pulse
Break Start, Port 2 Left: B2LS None Off
Break End, Port 2 Left: B2LE 4 Pulse
Program Start, Port 1 Right: P1RS None Off
Program End, Port 1 Right: P1RE None Off
Break Start, Port 1 Right: B1RS None Off
Break End, Port 1 Right: B1RE None Off
Program Start, Port 2 Right: P2RS None Off
Program End, Port 2 Right: P2RE None Off
Break Start, Port 2 Right: B2RS None Off
Break End, Port 2 Right: B2RE None Off
When assigning functions to specific relay closures, remember that the “Left” assignment
should be used for stereo programs. Thus, playing a program out (live or prerecorded) port 1
in stereo or out port 1 in mono on the left channel, use the “Left” assignment. When playing
a mono program out the right channel of a port, use the “Right” assignments.
The state of the relay determines what happens when a command is sent. When a program
sends a command to the relay, here is what happens with each state.
1. OFF: The relay maintains its current state. f it was closed, it will stay closed.
2. ON: The relay will close stay that way until a release command is sent. f it was
already closed, then it will stay closed.
3. PULSE: The relay will close for one second and then release. f the relay was closed,
it will open one second after receiving the command.
The intent of the relay mapping is to allow you to assign a relay to a specific port. For
example, if you want a relay #2 to close only at the end of programming material when
you’re getting live programs on port 1, then you would map P1LE to relay #2.
Setting the relay mapping is done in the front panel menu under the Closure Map section.
Internal Clock
The internal clock is incredibly accurate because it is set by the GPS time standard at the
server facility. t automatically adjusts for the new Daylight Saving Time rules that went into
effect in 2007, with Daylight Saving Time beginning on the second Sunday in March and
ending on the first Sunday in November. The local time zone can also be set.
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Because the clock is accurate, a relay, typically relay #5 can be used to keep your local
clocks in sync. The time sync (see Clock Interval section) can be set for any minute and
second.
Resetting the receiver's display to its default setting
At times it may be necessary to reset your receiver to the factory settings. f you change the
display contrast setting (see LCD Settings section) and make the display unreadable, you
must reset the receiver.
1. Unplug the receiver
2. Hold [ENTER] as you plug in the receiver
3. Release the [ENTER] after the splash screen becomes visible
This will not change your P settings.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONS
Front Panel Description
The front panel display gives the status of the receiver. The main screen shows relays, audio
output, and the status of the RF and Ethernet (see Front Panel section).
Front Panel Buttons
To the right of the display are four buttons:
[UP] arrow [BACK]
[DOWN] arrow [ENTER]
The [UP] and [DOWN] arrow changes the display from its status screen to informational and
setup screens. Pressing [ENTER] will put you to a settings screen. Pressing the [UP] and
[DOWN] arrows will show you the current settings. Pressing [ENTER] will allow you to
change settings and [BACK] will return to the previous screen. t also will save any changes
you made.
E ergency or “one off” progra ar ing
To be able to receive an emergency or a special “one off” programs, TMAP7 must armed
and assigned. To arm it, press and hold the [BACK] button until an “*” appears in the upper
left of the screen. You must do this from main screen.
TMAP7 must also be assigned to a physical
Target and not used as a target in a playlist.
To release it, press and hold the [BACK] button
until the “*” goes away.
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Rear Panel Description
Connections
The AMB-OS AMR-100- Receiver has several connections to facilitate program playback
and transfers. The connectors are:
16
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 14 15
1. Power – A standard computer type power cable is used
2. RF – F-type Connector: Not us d in th AMR-100-I
3. RS-232 – 9-pin sub-d female (DTE) connector for serial communication (a modem cable
is needed to connect to a computer)
4. Ethernet – Standard RJ-45 Ethernet network cable connection
5. Reset Switch
Reboots the receiver without performing a power recycle.
Audio outputs:
There are two sets of digital outputs that correspond to the two stereo analog outputs.
They are listed in the same order as you see them on the back of the receiver from
left to right.
Digital – Port 1
6. AES-EBU – XLR type connector
7. SPD F – BNC connector
8. Optical – standard optical cable
Digital – Port 2
9. AES-EBU – XLR type connector
10. SPD F – BNC connector
11. Optical – standard optical cable
Analog – Port 1
12. XLR connector – Left channel
13. XLR connector – Right channel
Analog – Port 2
14. XLR connector – Left channel
15. XLR connector – Right channel
16. Relays – 25-pin sub-d connector (the connector pinout is described in the Relay
Specifications section)
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INSTALLATION
Audio
Analog
The analog audio connectors are standard XLR connectors. Remember, there are two stereo
ports or targets on the receiver. The output of these will be discussed in detail later, but each
of the two ports can be played in stereo (2 stereo ports), all mono (4 mono ports) or mixed (1
port stereo and the other 2 mono channels).
Left Right Left Right
Port 1 Port 2
XLR Pinout:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Lo
Pin 3: High
Digital
The digital connectors are labeled Port 1 and Port 2. There are three digital outputs for each
port, but they all will have the same audio on them as the analog Port 1. These digital outputs
are at 48K. Connect these to your digital equipment.
At this point, the receiver will receive programs and can play programs in timed events so
you can record the programs at the same time you get them currently.
Ethernet
Description
The Ethernet connection takes a standard network cable and should be on the same network as
your automation to simplify copying programs. That network must access the nternet to receive
programming from the Amb-OS network
Setting the IP address
The P address of the receiver should be set to something compatible with your local network.
The default address is assigned by DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). f your
network administrator wants to assign a specific address, that must be done by the front panel. A
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WARNING
The IP Address settings used here are just examples and may not work with
your network.

one or two digit subnet addresses should have leading 0’s. For Example: 192.168.1.20 should be
entered as: 192.168.001.020.
P Address Change
1. Press [ENTER] and you will see a menu bar with
“Setup” highlighted.
2. Press [ENTER] then press [DOWN] until “ P
Addr: DHCP” is highlighted; then press
[ENTER].
3. Press [DOWN] until “DHCP” is highlighted; then
press [ENTER] to select “NO” as the option.
“NO” and “YES” are the only two options
4. Press [BACK] to save that setting.
5. Press [DOWN] until “ P Addr:” is highlighted;
then press [ENTER]. The first digit will be
highlighted as seen in the figure to the right.
6. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until you get the first digit
correct and press [ENTER]. That will take you to
the next digit. Repeat this step until you have the desired P address. You may press
[BACK] to return to a previous value that was entered incorrectly. The last digit’s
[ENTER] command will exit the address-setting dialog.
7. Press [DOWN] to highlight “Gateway”.
8. Using the method as described in #7, enter the gateway P address.
9. Press [DOWN] to highlight “Netmask”. f the default (255.255.255.0) is correct for your
local network, press [BACK] to save any previous changes or wait approximately 15
seconds for any changes to be saved automatically. f the default values are not correct
for your local network repeat the method as described in #7 above until the Netmask is
correct. After selecting the last digit, pressing [ENTER] will exit the Netmask setting
dialog and once again highlight “Netmask”. Now you may manually press [BACK] to
save any changes made or wait approximately 15 seconds for the changes to be saved
automatically. The remaining P menu items (“Server1” and all after) do not need to be
changed at this time.
With the correct P address, Default Gateway and Subnet Mask entered, you can run the supplied
program to create playlists, transfer files and play programs.
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Firmware: 2.03
Serial No: 2001000
IP Addr: DHCP T
Clock Interval
Date
DHCP: NO
IP Addr: 192.168.001.100
Gateway: 192.168.001.001
Netmask: 255.255.255.000
Setup
WARNING
If you put in an IP address manually, you must also put in the subnet mask
and the default gateway. If not, you cannot exit the IP Address menu.