Episode ESA-70V-2CH-IP User manual

SERIAL PROTOCOL
OVERVIEW
The following information will guide the installer through simple set up and programming for serial control of Episode™
ESA-70V2CH-150W/300W/500W Amplifiers.
Please read the entire document before any RS-232 setup.
If you have any questions about serial control after reading this document, please contact Technical Support.
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Phone: [phone] or 704.909.5229
Email: [email protected]
BEFORE BEGINNING
Make sure the following items are close at hand for setup:
• ESA-70V2CH-150W/300W/500W Amplifier
• Control system with serial output
• Control system documentation
• ESA-70V2CH-150W/300W/500W Installation Manual
• Serial cables and adapters for connection between controller and amplifier
• List of the functions to program into the control system
FIRMWARE VERSION
The information in this document applies to ESA-70V2CH-150W/300W/500W amplifier with firmware version
01.00.78.370, or higher. If the firmware version is below 01.00.78.370, please update to the latest version.
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Via GUI
1. Ensure the firmware file is saved onto a PC and follow the steps below:
2. Click on the Micro.DSP tab
3. Click “Enable HTTP Bootloader”
4. Choose the new firmware file on your PC and click “Upload”
NOTE: Some browsers do not show file upload status, in these cases, wait about 5 minutes for the upload to complete.
5. The amplifier will reboot once the new firmware is installed. Any saved settings will be retained after the firmware
has been updated
Via OvrC®
1. Log in to your OvrC account via PC or mobile application. (See instructions in the Configuration Utility for instructions
on installation and set up of OvrC).
2. Select the ESA-70V2CH-150W/300W/500W amplifier on device list.
3. Select “Update Firmware”.
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RS-232 PORT CONFIGURATION
The ESA-70V2CH-IP Amplifier receives control data on the “Rx” pin and transmits control data on the “Tx” pin of the
screw-down terminal serial port at the back of the amplifier. The connection cable between the amplifier and the
control system will need to be configured so the Rx pin on the amplifier is connected to the TX pin on the control
system, and the Tx pin on the amplifier is connected to the Rx pin on the control system. See the illustration below
for details.
Configuration for the control system ports can vary. Refer to the documentation for the control system you are
using to ensure proper connection and configuration.
Pin Function
S
IR RS232
TxRx In1 In2
DRY
CONTACT
G G
Rx Data Receive
Tx Data Transmit
GND Ground
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS FORMAT
Set the serial communications to the following format on the control system control port.
Baud Rate 9600 bps
Data Bit 8 bits
Parity None
Stop Bit 1 bit
POWER
Command System_ Power= Power State Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Power On the Amplifier.
System_Power= On <CR> <LF>
Example #2: Power Off the amplifier.
System_Power= Off <CR> <LF>
Example #3: Automatically power on the amplifier to the input that becomes active and power off when no inputs are
active.
System_Power= Auto <CR> <LF>
Response
Example #1: Power On the Amplifier.
System_Power=On<CR><LF>
Example #2: Power Off the amplifier.
System_Power=Off<CR><LF>
Example # 3: Automatically power on the amplifier to the input that becomes active and power off when no inputs are
active.
System_Power=Auto<CR><LF>
Screw Terminal Connector
GND
Tx (Data Transmit)
Rx (Data Receive)

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INPUT SWITCH
Command Switch_Audio= Input Colon Delimiter Input Type Colon Delimiter Input (Up to 3 Bytes) Comma Delimiter Output Colon Delimiter Output Type Colon Delimiter Output (Up to 3 Bytes) Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Switch Line Level Audio Input 1 to Output Speaker 1.
Switch_
Audio=
Input : Line : 1 , Output : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #2: Mix Input 1 & 2 to Speaker 2.
Switch_
Audio=
Input : Line : 12 , Output : Speaker : 2 <CR> <LF>
Example #3: Mix Input 1 & 3 to Speaker 1.
Switch_
Audio=
Input : Line : 13 , Output : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #4: Sum or mix inputs 1 and 2 to output Speaker 1.
Switch_
Audio=
Input : Sum : 12 , Output : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
*Inputs: Inputs 1 & 2 - Unbalanced RCAs, Inputs 3 & 4 - Balanced inputs
Possible Commands Valid Input Options:
Line:1 1
Line:2 2
Line:3 3
Line:4 4
Sum:12 will sum inputs 1 and 2 12
Sum:13 13
Sum:14 14
Sum:23 23
Sum:24 24
Sum:34 34
Sum:123 will sum inputs 1, 2 and 3 123
Sum:234 124
Sum:ALL will sum inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 234
Response
Example #1: Switch Line Level Audio Input 1 to Output Speaker 1.
Switch_Audio=Input:Line:001,Output:Speaker:001<CR><LF>
Example #2: Sum or mix inputs 1 and 2 to output Speaker 1.
Switch_Audio=Input:Sum:012,Output:Speaker:001<CR><LF>
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OUTPUT VOLUME
Command Output_Volume= Output Colon Delimiter Output Type Colon Delimiter Output (Up to 3 Bytes) Comma Delimiter Volume Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Adjust the volume to 50% for Speaker 1.
Output_Volume= Output : Speaker : 1 , 50 <CR> <LF>
Example #2: Increase the volume for Speaker 1.
Output_Volume= Output : Speaker : 1 , + <CR> <LF>
Example #3: Decrease the volume for Speaker 1.
Output_Volume= Output : Speaker : 1 , - <CR> <LF>
Example #4: Adjust the volume to 0% for Speaker 1.
Output_Volume= Output : Speaker : 1 , 0 <CR> <LF>
Example #5: Mute sound for Speaker 1.
Output_Mute= Output : Speaker : 1 , ON <CR> <LF>
Example #6: Unmute sound for Speaker 1.
Output_Mute= Output : Speaker : 1 , Off <CR> <LF>
Response
Example #1: Adjust the volume to 50% for Speaker 1.
“Output_Volume=Output:Speaker:001,050<CR><LF>”
Example #2: Increase the volume for Speaker 1.
“Output_Volume=Output:Speaker:001,051<CR><LF>”
Example #3: Decrease the volume for Speaker 1.
“Output_Volume=Output:Speaker:001,050<CR><LF>”
Example #4: Mute sound for Speaker 1.
“Output_Mute=Output:Speaker:001,ON<CR><LF>”
Example #5: Unmute sound for Speaker 1.
“Output_Mute=Output:Speaker:001,OFF<CR><LF>”

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OUTPUT EQ
Command Output_Bass= Output Colon Delimiter Output Type Colon Delimiter Output (Up to 3 Bytes) Comma Delimiter Tone Command Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Increase bass output in Speaker 1.
Output_Bass= Output : Speaker : 1 , + <CR> <LF>
Example #2: Adjust bass output to +2dB*.
Output_Bass= Output : Speaker : 1 , +2 <CR> <LF>
Example #3: Adjust bass output in Speaker 1 to 0.
Output_Bass= Output : Speaker : 1 , 0 <CR> <LF>
*Any number -6 to +6.
Response
Example #1: Increase bass output in Speaker 1.
“Output_Bass=Output:Speaker:001,+01<CR><LF>”
Example #2: Adjust bass output to +2dB.
“Output_Bass=Output:Speaker:001,+02<CR><LF>”
Example #3: Adjust bass output in Speaker 1 to 0.
“Output_Bass=Output:Speaker:001,00<CR><LF>”
Command Output_Treble= Output Colon Delimiter Output Type Colon Delimiter Output (Up to 3 Bytes) Comma Delimiter Tone Command Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Decrease treble output in Speaker 1.
Output_Treble= Output : Speaker : 1 , - <CR> <LF>
Example #2: Adjust treble output in Speaker 1 to -2dB.*
Output_Treble= Output : Speaker : 1 , -2 <CR> <LF>
* Any number -6 to +6.
Response
Example #1: Decrease treble output in Speaker 1.
“Output_Treble=Output:Speaker:001,-01<CR><LF>”,
Example #2: Adjust treble output in Speaker 1 to -2dB.
“Output_Treble=Output:Speaker:001,-02<CR><LF>”
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STATUS
Command Status= Map Colon Delimiter Output Type Colon Delimiter Output (Up to 3 Bytes) Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: What input is currently selected on speaker output 1?
Status= MAP : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #2: What is system Power status?
Status= Power N/A N/A N/A N/A <CR> <LF>
Example #3: What is the volume setting for speaker output 1?
Status= Volume : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #4: What is the bass level setting for speaker output 1?
Status= Bass : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #5: What is the treble level setting for speaker output 1?
Status= Treble : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #6: What is the system Mute status?
Status= Mute : Speaker : 1 <CR> <LF>
Example #7: What is the system Firmware?
Status= Firmware , System N/A <CR> <LF>
Response
Example #1: What input is currently selected on speaker output 1?
“Status=MAP:Input:Line:001,Output:Speaker:001<CR><LF>”
Example #2: What is system Power status?
“Status=Power:On<CR><LF>”
Example #3: What is the volume level for speaker output 1?
“Status=Volume:Output:Speaker:001,050<CR><LF>”
Example #4: What is the bass level setting for speaker output 1?
“Status=Bass:Output:Speaker:001,+02<CR><LF>”
Example #5: What is the treble level setting for speaker output 1?
“Status=Treble:Output:Speaker:001,-04<CR><LF>”
Example #6: What is the system Mute status?
“Status=Mute:Output:Speaker:001,ON<CR><LF>”
Example #7: What is the system Firmware version?
“Status=Firmware,System<CR><LF>Version01.00.78.370<CR><LF>”
RESET
SonSSIP_ FactoryReset Carriage Return Line Feed
Example #1: Reset system to factory settings.
SonSSIP_FactoryReset <CR> <LF>
Response
OK*
* There is no “<CR><LF>” after the “OK”.

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WARRANTY
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Episode product has a 2-Year limited warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components
found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to
products that have been abused, modified or disassembled. Products to be repaired under this warranty must be
returned to a designated service center with prior notification and an assigned return authorization number (RA).

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