Ascentic AS8 Series User manual

User Manual
AS8 Series
Audio Demonstrator

Introduction
The Ascentic AS8 Audio Demonstrator switches audio signals for up to eight outputs,
either digital audio, analog, or a combination of audio formats. The AS8 series includes
the AS8 and the Ethernet-enabled AS8-IP. The AS8 may be controlled via buttons,
sensors, touch panels, touchscreen, and muti-function rotary controls, and can be
updated, checked, and controlled remotely via serial or Ethernet connections.
Compatible with
Ascentic MediaHubs
POWER
INPUT
RS-485 BUS
(RJ-45 x2)
RS-232
(3.5MM)
EXTERNAL BUTTONS
OR SENSORS (RJ9)
AUDIO BUS
DIGITAL AND/OR
ANALOG (3.5MM)
EXTERNAL BUTTONS
OR SENSORS (RJ9)
NULL MODEM
SWITCH
POWER
BUS
FIRMWARE
UPDATE
MICRO SD
ETHERNET
(AS8-IP ONLY)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AUDIO OUTPUTS
DIGITAL AND/OR ANALOG
Inputs and Outputs
• Standard Inputs: microSD card, 1x analog audio in (3.5mm), 1x digital audio in (3.5mm)
• Optional Inputs: Ethernet port (RJ-45 IP version only)
• Standard Outputs: 8x Analog/Digital Combination 3.5mm Jack, 1x Analog or digital audio bus (3.5mm)
• Standard In/Out: 1x RS-232 port (3.5mm), 2x RS-485 Bus ports (RJ-45), 8x RJ9 for external controls
• Indicators: 1x green power indicator, 1x yellow status indicator
Power Input Specication
• Power Entry Port: 2x barrel jack connectors (5.5 x 2.1mm, bussed)
• Voltage: 12V DC
• No-Load Current: AS8: 104mA, AS8-IP: 165mA
Mechanical Details
• Case Type: Ascentic universal case, molded ABS
• Case Dimensions (in, WxLxH): 7.5 x 4.1 x 1.5, (mm, WxLxH): 190 x 104 x 38
• Mounting Locations: molded anges
• CAD Drawing: available on request

Communication
• Device ID: 6
• IP Card ID: 254
• RS-485 Protocol: 57600 Baud, 8-N-1, half-duplex
• RS-232 Protocol: 115200 Baud, 8-N-1, full-duplex
• Modem Conguration: Null/Straight toggle via latching button
• Null = switch depressed
• Straight = switch released
3.5mm TRS jack pinout
• Tip = RX or TX (STR vs NULL)
• Ring = TX or RX (STR vs NULL)
• Sleeve = ground
Serial Commands:
Command Format Response
DEVICE ID [DEV=%;DEV=#]
DEVICE ID [DEV=%;DEV?] (DEV=6;DEV=57600)
REBOOT [DEV=%;REBOOT]
BAUD RATE [DEV=%;PORT=#;BAUD=$]
LED ON [DEV=%;LED=#;ON]
LED OFF [DEV=%;LED=#;OFF]
LED BLINK [DEV=%;LED=#;BLNK]
OPTICAL ON [DEV=%;OPTICAL=#;ON]
OPTICAL OFF [DEV=%;OPTICAL=#;OFF]
ANALOG ON [DEV=%;ANALOG=#;ON]
ANALOG OFF [DEV=%;ANALOG=#;OFF]
BUTTON PRESS (DEV=6;BTN=8;PRESS)
BUTTON RELEASE (DEV=6;BTN=8;RELEASE)
AMP LEVEL [DEV=%;ANALOG;AMP?] DEV=6;ANALOG;AMP=57600)
AMP LEVEL [DEV=%;ANALOG;AMP=$]
SERIAL NUMBER [DEV=%;CFG;SERNUM?] (DEV=6;CFG;SERNUM=8)
RESET DEFAULTS [DEV=%;RESET;DEFAULT]
UP COUNT [DEV=%;UP;COUNT?] (DEV=6;UP;COUNT=57600)
UP TIME [DEV=%;UP;TIME?] (DEV=6;UP;TIME=57600)
OPTICAL ALL ON [DEV=6;OPTICAL=*;ON]
OPTICAL ALL OFF [DEV=6;OPTICAL=*;OFF]
ANALOG ALL ON [DEV=6;ANALOG=*;ON]
ANALOG ALL OFF [DEV=6;ANALOG=*;OFF]
Troubleshooting
No RS-232 communication: • Are connectors fully seated?
• Are devices using the correct protocol settings?
• Toggle the Null/Straight switch.
No audio: • Are connectors fully seated?
• Select the correct position via software.
• Play audio from a known source device.
• Ensure switched audio type is available and desired.

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OPTICAL INPUT SOUND BARSANALOG INPUT SOUND BARS
LED STRIPS LED STRIPS
ANALOG DIGITAL
BUTTONSBUTTONS
AS8-IP
LM8-12 LED CONTROLLER
RS-485
ETHERNET
VIDEO
DISPLAY
MUTE VOLUME PLAY
NEXT
+ –
HDMI
TRANSPORT CONTROLS - TOUCH PANEL
NETWORK
ANALOG AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
RS-485
RS-485
VOLUME PLAY
SOUND BAR DEMO
Application Example
Switch between multiple audio outputs to analog, digital, or devices of
mixed signal types. In this case, sound bars can be connected to the AS8
with optical or analog 3.5mm cables. The signal type for each output is
selected via software. The RS-485 Bus accepts a variety of signals, including
transport control commands from a TS04 touch panel, relayed to the player
via RS-232. System health and user data may be logged via the Network
connection (AS8-IP only). An LED control module (LM8-12) lights an LED
strip when a sound bar is selected, indicating product selection.