Harman Bss dcp-555 User manual

DCP-555

Digital Conferencing Processor

Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction ��2

Features ��3

Product Registration and Warranty ��4

Included Items��4

Mechanical Installation ��5

Rack Mounting �� 5

Table-Top Use �� 5

Under-Table Mounting �� 5

Quick Start��6

Front Panel Overview �� 7

Rear Panel Overview ��8

Making Audio Connections �� 10

Audio Input and Output Wiring Convention �� 10

Configuring the DCP-555 �� 11

Control Device Specifications �� 11

Port Assignment List �� 11

Connecting to the Network �� 11

Connecting to the Web-Server App �� 12

Using BLU Link �� 12

Making BLU Link Connections �� 12

Fault Tolerance �� 12

BLU Link Mastership �� 13

BLU Link Port Status LEDs �� 14

Using the USB Port �� 15

Using the General Purpose Inputs (GPI) �� 16

Contact Closure �� 16

Volume Control via Potentiometer �� 17

Volume Control via AC-V Wall Controller �� 17

Using the General Purpose Outputs (GPO) ��18

LED Indication �� 18

Relay Output Control �� 19

Using 3rd Party Control��20

Performing the Factory Reset �� 20

Updating Firmware ��20

Specifications �� 21

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DCP-555 Installation Guide

Introduction

The BSS® DCP-555 is a digital conferencing processor designed specifically for medium- to large-sized

meeting spaces, such as conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, and huddle rooms�

The DCP-555 incorporates BSS’s industry-leading audio processing technology to provide intelligent sound

management and automated mixing in an easy-to-configure solution� This allows IT managers and integrators

to easily deploy DSP to a large number of similar meeting-space installations using a simple web interface,

eliminating the need for complicated software and programming�

The DCP-555 offers four bidirectional VoIP connections, providing support for up to four rooms of audio

conferencing connectivity, without the need for separate IP phones in each room� The DCP-555 also offers a

range of onboard audio I/O connection options, including analog, AES67, BLU link, and USB� And with GPIO,

RS232, and Ethernet built in, the DCP-555 supports additional control via potentiometers, contact closure, and

3rd party control solutions�

The built-in DSP includes AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) on the first 12 inputs, 4-band PEQ with high-pass

filter on every input, four assignable auto-mixers, and 4-band PEQ with high-pass filter, limiting, and polarity

inversion on every output�

The DCP-555 provides an easy-to-deploy conferencing solution with the same pristine audio quality, advanced

engineering, and reliability that is synonymous with BSS�

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Features

• Built-In Web Server Interface

Configure the DCP-555 using the browser on any compatible device connected to the network—no

additional software or complicated DSP programming required!

• Template-Based Configuration

Create your own configuration or load a template from the BSS website, edit to taste, then save it to your

computer for backup and use in future installations�

• 4 Bi-Directional VoIP Connections

Use a single DCP-555 to provide audio conferencing for up to 4 meeting rooms simultaneously, without

the need for a phone in each room�

• Analog Audio I/O (16x8)

Includes 16 analog mic/line inputs with independently selectable +48V phantom power and 8 line-level

analog outputs�

• AES67 I/O (16x16)

Support for up to 16x16 channels of networked audio distribution to/from any AES67-compliant device�

• BLU Link I/O (28x32)

28x32 BLU link expansion� Easily interface audio with other BLU-link equipped HARMAN® audio products,

such as BSS Soundweb London processors, BSS BLU-USB interfaces, or Crown® amplifiers�

• USB Port (2x2 Audio Interface)

Use the DCP-555 as a USB audio interface with a room PC or AMX® Acendo Core for web conferencing�

If additional USB connections are required, expand the system with up to 4 BSS BLU-USB interfaces (sold

separately)�

• 28x12 Routing

The DCP-555 provides routing for a total of 28 inputs and 12 discreet outputs (using any combination of

analog, VoIP, BLU link, AES67, or USB)� Each output can also be mirrored to up to 7 additional outputs,

allowing signals to be routed to multiple outputs simultaneously�

• Built-In DSP

Includes AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) on the first 12 inputs, 4-band PEQ with high-pass filter on

every input, four assignable auto-mixers, and 4-band PEQ with high-pass filter, limiting, and polarity

inversion on every output�

• GPIO + Relays

Connect to other devices for push-to-talk, mute, and volume control� Includes 16 control inputs (voltage

or contact closure), 6 logic control outputs, and 2 relay outputs�

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Product Registration and Warranty

To register your product, please visit http://bssaudio�com/en-US/support/warranty_registration�

For warranty information, please visit http://bssaudio�com/en-US/support/warranty_policy�

Included Items

Quantity Item

1 DCP-555 Conferencing Processor

16 Audio Input Connectors

(3�5mm, 3-pin, green, Euroblock)

8Audio Output Connectors

(3�5mm, 3-pin, orange, Euroblock)

3GPIO Connectors

(3�5mm, 12-pin, black, Euroblock)

2Hardware Brackets

(for under-table mounting)

45/8" Wood Screws

(for under-table mounting)

4Rubber Bumpons™

(for table-top use)

1 Power Cord

1Rack-Mount Screw Kit

(4x screws, 4x washers)

1 Installation Guide

1 Safety and Compliance Sheet

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Mechanical Installation

Rack Mounting

Be mindful of rack equipment installation� If the unit is to be rack mounted without sufficient support

under the chassis, the unit must be supported at the rear and/or sides to lessen the stress on the front

mounting flange� The necessary support can generally be bought ready-built as a rack tray, or the unit can

be mounted between other units� Damage caused by insufficient support is not covered by the warranty� To

prevent cosmetic damage to the front panel finish, use the provided protective plastic washers under the

rack-mounting screws�

Table-Top Use

For installations where the DCP-555 will sit atop a table or other surface, attach the 4 included Bumpons near

the bottom corners of the chassis to prevent the DCP-555 from sliding around�

Under-Table Mounting

Additional tools and supplies required:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Torx® T10 screwdriver (optional)

To mount the DCP-555 under a table:

1� For a cleaner look, remove the rack ears using a Torx T10 screwdriver (optional)� Note that it is

recommeneded to re-insert the screws to avoid losing them and to maintain EMI compliance�

2� Remove the two centered phillips screws on each side of the chassis and place them aside�

3� Affix the mounting brackets to each side of the chassis using the screws removed in step 2�

Insert

Screws

Insert

Screws

Install the DCP-555 under the table as shown using the 4 included 5/8" wood screws� When under-table

mounting the DCP-555, leave at least 6" of clearance on each side and in front of the device to allow for proper

ventilation�

Insert 2

Wood Screws

6” of Clearance

Insert 2

Wood Screws

Table

6” of Clearance in Front

6” of Clearance

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Quick Start

1� Connect the DCP-555's Ethernet B port to the VoIP/data network�

2� Power on the DCP-555�

• If using DHCP — Wait for the DCP-555 to be assigned an IP address� IP address status can be

confirmed by turning the front-panel ENCODER to navigate to the "Ethernet B Status" page�

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

• If using static IP — From the front panel, navigate to the "Ethernet B Status" screen then press the

ENCODER and turn DHCP off� You can now configure the static IP address settings using the ENCODER�

3� Connect the control device to the same network as the DCP-555�

4� Open a browser on the control device and type the IP address (from step 2) in to the address field� The

web-server app should launch in the browser if both devices are connected to the same network�

5� To log in, enter administrator for the password� Once logged in, you can change the password by clicking

the User icon in the upper right-hand corner of the window�

6� Load a template from the BSS website or click the Create New button to create a new configuration�

7� Edit the configuration to taste� See the control app help for information on configuring the DCP-555�

8� Once configuration is complete, click the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner of the app window

to save the configuration�

9� To save the configuration to the computer for backup or for use as a template in future installations,

navigate to the "Dashboard" window then click the Download button�

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Front Panel Overview

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 6 7 9

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1. Air Vents

These vents provide air flow through the processor� Do not obstruct these vents�

2. LCD

This liquid crystal display provides visual feedback when navigating the front-panel menus�

3. Back Button

Pressing this button will navigate backwards in the front-panel menu heirarchy�

4. Encoder

Turning and pressing this rotary encoder allows navigation of the front-panel user interface�

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Rear Panel Overview

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 6 7 9

5 8

1. AC Mains Power Inlet

Connect the included IEC cable to this AC power inlet� The DCP-555 includes a universal power supply that

can operate from 100–240V, 50/60Hz� The fuse is housed in a user-accessable compartment above the AC

power inlet�

WARNING! Replace with same type fuse only (T2�5AL, 250V)�

2. Ethernet Ports

The DCP-555 has two Ethernet ports: Port A and Port B� Port A carries the AES67 traffic and Port B

carries the VoIP traffic� Port A and Port B carry the control data traffic for communication with the

DCP-555 control application and 3rd party control devices, so either can be used for control�

3. USB Port

Connect a computer to this port to use the DCP-555 as a USB audio interface with a room PC or AMX

Acendo Core for web conferencing� This port supports 2x2 audio channels at 48kHz� See "Using the USB

Port" on page 15 for more information�

4. BLU Link Ports

BLU link is a proprietary point-to-point digital audio bus that can be used to expand the DCP-555's audio

I/O capabilites by interfacing with other BLU link-equipped HARMAN devices� The DCP-555 supports 28x32

BLU link channels at 48kHz� See "Using BLU Link" on page 12 for more information�

5. RS232 Port

The serial port allows 3rd party control equipment to control and monitor the DCP-555� See "Using 3rd

Party Control" on page 20 for more information�

6. GPO Port

This General Purpose Output port can be used to control external LEDs and devices� See "Using the

General Purpose Outputs (GPO)" on page 18 for more information�

7. GPI Ports

These General Purpose Input ports can be used to control DCP-555 mutes and volume� See "Using the

General Purpose Inputs (GPI)" on page 16 for more information�

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Rear Panel Overview

8. Mic/Line Inputs

The DCP-555's 16 analog inputs accept mic- or line-level audio signals and provide software-adjustable

analog gain from 0–60dB in 2dB increments� The maximum input level is +20dBu with an input gain setting

of 0dB� Phantom power (+48VDC) is provided for condenser-type microphones and is software selectable

per input channel�

9. Line Outputs

These 8 line-level analog outputs have a maximum output level of +20dBu and support balanced or

unbalanced connections� Mute control is available for each output and can be controlled via the app or GPI

port�

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Making Audio Connections

Audio input connections are made using the included green 3-pin terminal-block connectors (HARMAN

part number: 32-0381)� Audio output connections are made using the included orange 3-pin terminal-block

connectors (HARMAN part number: 5089098-00)�

Audio Input and Output Wiring Convention

The DCP-555 provides cable shielding "back from the destination" to eliminate ground loop problems� This

means that the shield connection on an input is grounded, whereas the shield connection on an output is

floating (although connected via an internal network to ground for EMC compliance)�

Balanced Wiring:

The convention for balanced wiring (2-core plus

shield) is shown below�

Unbalanced Wiring:

The convention for unbalanced wiring (1-core plus

shield) is shown below�

Shield Hot

Cold

Balanced Cable Unbalanced Cable

Shield Hot

Jumper between

ground and –

(optional for inputs)

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Conﬁguring the DCP-555

Configuring the DCP-555

Control Device Specifications

• Screen resolution of 1280x800 – 1680x1050

• Wi-Fi or Ethernet networking interface

Port Assignment List

Note that a network's firewall may need to be configured to allow the DCP-555 to operate properly on a tightly

secured network� The DCP-555 uses the following port assignments:

Port Protocol Function

4197 TCP 3rd party control

443 and 8082 TCP Secure http/websocket connections

80 and 8081 TCP Unsecure http/websocket connections

5060 and 5061 TCP/UDP VoIP

Connecting to the Network

The DCP-555 supports DHCP� If a DHCP server is connected to the network, simply plug the DCP-555 in to the

network, apply power, then wait for the DHCP server to assign the unit an IP address�

The IP address can be confirmed from the front panel by turning the ENCODER to navigate to the "Ethernet A

Status" or "Ethernet B Status" screen, depending on which Ethernet port the network cable is connected�

Ethernet B Status

Ethernet Port B

Gateway:10.34.6.1

Link:Connected

IP: 10.34.6.87

DHCP: ON

MAC:74:FE:48:26:F0:86

SUBNET: 255.255.254.0

Eth A

<

VoIP 1

<

The DCP-555 can also be configured with a static IP address, which can be set from either the front panel or

from the control app once connected to the network using DHCP�

To configure the DCP-555 with a static IP address from the front panel:

1� Navigate to the "Ethernet A Status" or "Ethernet B Status" screen, depending on which Ethernet port the

network cable is connected�

2� Press the ENCODER then turn DHCP off�

3� You can now configure the static IP address settings using the ENCODER�

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Using BLU Link

Connecting to the Web-Server App

To connect to the DCP-555's built-in web-server app and begin configuring the device:

1� With the control device connected to the same network as the DCP-555, launch the browser of choice and

enter the DCP-555's IP address in to the browser's address field�

2� Enter administrator for the password and then select Sign In�

3� Once logged in, you can change the password by clicking the User icon in the upper right-hand corner

of the window�

See the DCP-555 control app help for information on configuring the DCP-555�

Using BLU Link

BLU link is a proprietary point-to-point digital audio bus that supports up to 256 audio channels at 48kHz or

128 audio channels at 96kHz� The DCP-555 supports 28x32 channels of BLU link audio at 48kHz�

NOTE: The BLU link sample rate for all devices on a BLU link bus must be configured to match� The DCP-555

has a fixed sample rate of 48kHz, so all other BLU link devices connected to the bus must also be configured

for 48kHz operation�

Making BLU Link Connections

The physical BLU link connections are made using Category 5e or higher cabling connected from the BLU

link OUT port of one device to the BLU link IN port of another device� Additional devices should be connected

in a daisy-chain topology� Redundancy can be provided by completing the loop and connecting the BLU link

OUT port from the last device to the BLU link IN port of the first device� The maximum cable length between

devices cannot exceed 100m/328ft� The BLU link audio bus supports a maximum of 60 BLU link nodes�

NOTE: DO NOT connect BLU link ports to network peripherals, such as a network hub, switch, or router�

Since BLU link is not an AoIP protocol, such devices are not supported and BLU link audio will not pass

through them�

Fault Tolerance

When the last BLU link device in a system is connected back to the first, the BLU link bus is capable of a

degree of fault tolerance since each device receives the same audio from two other devices� If a single cable

connection is broken, the devices which are no longer connected will detect the cable break: one device will

detect that its BLU link IN port is disconnected and the other will detect that its OUT port is disconnected� The

devices will then re-route the audio so that it can again pass through the bus�

NOTE: When the cable is broken, the audio will take longer to reach its destination� This small added delay

is not compensated for in any way, but is a side-effect of the way the fault tolerance system functions�

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Using BLU Link

BLU Link Mastership

BLU link requires one device to provide master clock for all other devices on the bus� BLU link mastership is

automatically negotiated between all devices, and any change to the bus will trigger the auto-negotiation to

restart�

Each BLU link device contains a Master Priority setting, with a possible value between 0 and 254� Some BLU

link devices have a fixed Master Priority setting, while others are configurable� The device with the highest

Master Priority setting on the bus will be configured as the BLU link master� If two BLU link devices have the

same Master Priority setting, then the device's MAC addresses are compared to determine which will be the

master, with the device with the higher MAC address winning�

If connecting to a BLU link bus that requires a certain device to be master, ensure that the master device has

a higher Master Priority setting than all other BLU link devices on the bus�

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Using BLU Link

BLU Link Port Status LEDs

The BLU link ports have LEDs that indicate the following:

Green

GreenOrange

Orange

Both Orange LEDs Lit

This indicates the device is the BLU link master and is

providing the clock for all other devices on the BLU link

bus�

Green

Off

Orange

One Orange LED Lit

This indicates the device is slaved to the BLU link clock

received from another device on the bus�

Green

Off

Both Orange LEDs Off

This indicates the device is not receiving BLU link clock

and will not pass audio� This usually indicates the IN

and OUT ports are swapped on the device (an OUT port

is connected to an OUT port and an IN port is connected

to an IN port)� Try swapping the connections to solve the

problem�

NOTE: The green LEDs light to indicate the ports have established a link with the BLU link bus�

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Using the USB Port

The DCP-555's USB port can be used to transfer audio between the conferencing system and software codecs,

such as Skype®, GoToMeeting™, WebEx®, etc� This port is USB Audio Class 1 compliant, so it supports the

standard WDM driver in Windows® and Core Audio driver in macOS® and doesn't require any additional

drivers to be installed� This port supports 2x2 audio channels (one stereo pair in and out)� Simply connect the

DCP-555 USB port to the computer then select it as the sound input and output device in the computer�

If additional USB ports are required or the DCP-555's USB port is not accessible due to installation location,

up to 4 BSS BLU-USB interfaces can be connected via the BLU link ports� Visit https://bssaudio�com/en/

products/blu-usb for more information on the BLU-USB�

NOTE: To use the BLU-USB with the DCP-555, the BLU-USB must be set to USB Audio Class 1 mode, which

is the default mode� This is indicated by a cyan-colored USB port LED on the BLU-USB� If the BLU-USB's

USB port LED is magenta, use a small, pointed object—such as the tip of a paperclip—and press and hold

the recessed MODE pushbutton until the USB port LED changes to cyan (~10 seconds)�

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Using the General Purpose Inputs (GPI)

There are 16 analog /digital control inputs, referred to as "General Pupose Inputs" or "GPI"� The General

Purpose Inputs are used to connect switches (for control of mutes) or potentiometers (for control of volume)�

GPI connections are made using the included black 12-pin terminal-block connectors (HARMAN part number:

32-1006)�

There are two common ground ("C") pins to the left and two reference voltage ("R") pins to the right that

provide an output of ~5VDC�

Contact Closure

Connect a momentary switch for push-to-talk control, or connect a latching switch for mute on/off control�

Latching

Switch

Momentary

Switch

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Using the General Purpose Inputs (GPI)

Volume Control via Potentiometer

Connect a 47kΩ logarithmic potentiometer between a control input and common to control volume linearly�

47kΩ

Logarithmic Potentiometer

Volume Control via AC-V Wall Controller

For an easy-to-integrate and stylish solution, connect a BSS Soundweb™ Contrio™ AC-V Wall Controller for

volume control� Visit https://bssaudio�com/en/products/ac-v for more information on the AC-V Wall Controller�

Level

Ground

Contrio™ AC-V

Wall Controller

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Using the General Purpose Outputs (GPO)

These outputs are known as “General Purpose Outputs” or “GPO”� There are 6 digital logic control outputs for

controlling LEDs and 2 relay outputs for controlling external devices� GPO connections are made using the

included black 12-pin terminal-block connectors (HARMAN part number: 32-1006)�

The GPO logic outputs can source 10mA at 5VDC, or sink up to

50mA of current as an open collector output�

For higher-current reed-type relays you must use one of the GPO

logic outputs to sink current using an external power supply�

LED Indication

When sourcing from a logic output, an LED connected between one output (Anode, A) and common (Cathode,

K) will illuminate when the logic output is activated, without requiring any external current limiting resistor

(the DCP-555 contains an internal 300Ω resistor)�

Anode (+) Cathode (-)

Current Source:

10mA Max

LED

Port 1 Current Sink: 50mA Max

External Supply

VCC

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Using the General Purpose Outputs (GPO)

Relay Output Control

The GPO port contains two relay outputs with normally open (no) and normally closed (nc) contacts� The

illustration below shows a relay output being used to wake a device when a particular output is unmuted�

External Device

(Normally Closed = Sleep)

Normally Closed (nc)

Normally Open (no)

The relay outputs are rated for up to 1A @ 120VAC�

WARNING! DO NOT expose energized wiring that carries a high voltage�

Harman BSS DCP-555 User manual

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