Audio Authority 1710 User manual

User Manual
Model 1710
Headphone Demonstration
Switching Amplifier
Shown with optional cover.

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Package Contents
POWER
INPUT
THEFT
BUZZER
POWER
OUTPUT
FEATURE
SWITCHES
CUSTOMER
INPUT
DEMO
TIMEOUT
HOUSE
PLAYER
SYSTEM
BUS
HEADPHONE
POSITION 1
HEADPHONE
POSITION 2
HEADPHONE
POSITION 3
HEADPHONE
POSITION 4
AUDIO
BUS OUT
SIREN
OUT
PRODUCT
SELECT
BUTTONS
1
2
3
4
RESET KEY
SWITCH
POWER
LIGHT
Introduction
The 1710 is designed to provide high delity amplication for premium
headphones, and manual switching for self service retail demonstration.
The 1710 has several options that govern the behavior of the headphone
demonstration. Generally, only one of the four outputs may be active at any time.
Larger systems, linked by system bus and audio patch cords, can either allow
one live position on each 1710, or the entire system can be limited to one active
position at a time (see feature switch settings). This conguration may be desired
for very compact displays, but multiple selling stations are often preferred.
Visit www.audioauthority.com/demobeat for tips and application diagrams.

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Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make certain
the following items are contained in the shipping carton:
• 1710 Headphone Switching Amplier
• DC Power Adapter
• User Manual
Note: Please retain the original packing material in case the unit must be returned. If you
nd any items are missing, contact Audio Authority immediately. Have the Model Number
and Invoice available for reference when you call.
Features
• High quality headphone amplication
• Switching or distribution behavior
• Adjustable demonstration timeout
• Automatic selection of customer audio source when connected
• Theft detection and integral alarm
• Multiple units can easily be connected together for any size system
Audio Sources and Customer Auto Demo
Connect a music player to the PLAYER input jack as the default audio source.
If desired, provide a 3.5mm cord connected to the CUSTOMER input so that
customers may use their own music players to demonstrate headphones. When
audio is detected on the CUSTOMER input jack, the customer audio is selected as
the audio source. If no audio is detected on the CUSTOMER input for 7.5 seconds,
the 1710 switches back to the PLAYER input.
Bus Out
The bus output feeds the currently selected audio input (player or customer) to
more 1710 modules or other audio devices in the system. Connect a 3.5mm patch
cord from the rst 1710 bus output to the second 1710 player input, etc. One linked
system sharing a house player also must share one customer input (do not use any
customer inputs besides the rst 1710).
System Bus
A four-conductor System Bus cable that allows multiple 1710 modules to be
connected and communicate with each other. They can communicate current
product selection as well as alarm signals and alarm reset (see Theft Detection
below).
Button (PSB) Ports
In switching mode, customers can activate one product at a time using a two-wire
momentary switch. Connect a switch for each corresponding product. The LED in
the switch (if present) illuminates during the demonstration.

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Theft Detection
The 1710 can detect the headphones that are connected at boot. The on-board
buzzer will sound if one is removed. If a louder alarm is desired, the external
siren port can power a 12VDC siren when a theft is detected.
When headphones must be connected and disconnected, insert and turn on the
siren reset key, make product changes, and turn the key off again. Only one key
is needed per system; reset status is communicated to all other modules that are
connected via System Bus.
Timeout Switch
In switching mode, a demo timer is initiated each time a customer selects a
product output to audition. The demonstration length is set by the timeout
switch, in increments of 15 seconds. If the timeout switch is set to 0, then the
demonstration does not time out.
Feature Switch Settings
Switch Off (up position) On (down position)
1 Gain = 0dB Gain = 6dB
2 1 active product per board 1 active product per system
3 Theft detection off Theft detection on
4 Switcher mode Amplier mode
Operation
On initial power up, the system initializes and detects connected headphones.
This takes approximately 20 seconds (power light is lit). When the power light is
ashing the system is ready for use.