Symetrix 6100 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE: 6100 Broadcast Audio Delay Safety
GThe lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons. The
exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product (i.e.
this Quick Start Guide).
GCAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use the polarized plug supplied
with the device with any extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the
prongs can be fully inserted.
GPower Source: This Symetrix hardware
uses a universal input supply that
automatically adjusts to the applied
voltage. Ensure that your AC mains
voltage is somewhere between 100-240
VAC, 50-60 Hz. Use only the power
cord and connector specified for the
product and your operating locale. A
protective ground connection, by way of
the grounding conductor in the power
cord, is essential for safe operation. The
appliance inlet and coupler shall remain
readily operable once the apparatus has
been installed.
GLithium Battery Caution: Observe the
correct polarity when changing the lithium
battery. There is a danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
local disposal requirements.
GUser Serviceable Parts: There are no
user serviceable parts inside this Symetrix
product. In case of failure, customers
inside the U.S. should refer all servicing to
the Symetrix factory. Customers outside
the U.S. should refer all servicing to an
authorized Symetrix distributor. Distributor
contact information is available online at:
http://www.symetrix.co.
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Important Safety
Instructions
!Read these instructions.
@Keep these instructions.
#Heed all warnings.
$Follow all instructions.
%Do not use this apparatus near water.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
^Clean only with dry cloth.
&Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install only in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
*Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
(This apparatus shall be connected to
a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
BL Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
BM Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
BN Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
BO Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
BP Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les Exigences
du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
What Ships in the Box
• A 6100 hardware device.
• A detachable power cord.
• This Quick Start Guide.
Getting Help
If you have questions beyond the
scope of this Quick Start Guide, please
download the complete User’s Guide
from the Symetrix website or contact
our Customer Support Group in the
following ways:
Tel: [phone]
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday,
Pacific Time
Web: http://www.symetrix.co
Email: [email protected]

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QUICK START GUIDE: 6100 Broadcast Audio Delay Operations: Menu
6408 216th Street SW |Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
T+1.425.778.7728 F+1.425.778.7727 |www.symetrix.co
MENU OPTION DESCRIPTION
SIGNAL INPUT SOURCE ANALOG or AES/EBU —
NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL -10 dBu
+0 dBu
+4 dBu
+8 dBu
—
NOMINAL OUTPUT LEVEL -10 dBu
+0 dBu
+4 dBu
+8 dBu
—
DIGITAL INPUT SYNC INTERNAL 48KHZ
WORD CLOCK
AES/EBU
—
DELAY TIME 0.0 to 40.0 SECONDS
(in 0.1 second increments)
—
DUMP LENGTH FIFTH
QUARTER
THIRD
HALF
WHOLE
—
ALGORITHM GAP DETECT Waits for gaps or pauses in speech and then splices audio. Minimal delay artifacts.
Very fast delay build or exit times with speech only program when known maximum
build and exit times are not required.
GAP DETECT & CATCH UP If gaps do not naturally occur then splicing is forced. Some audible splice artifacts.
Use for building and exiting delay with music + speech when known maximum build
and exit times are required.
CONTINUOUS Continuously forces splicing regardless of program content. Some audible splice
artifacts.
Use for building and exiting delay with music only when known maximum build and
exit times are required.
PITCH SHIFT Uses gradual, subtle pitch shifting instead of splicing to increase or decrease delay.
Use with music or music + speech when minimal artifacts are required. Build and exit
times are predictable.
DELAY RATIO 10:1 to 40:1 Ratio controls the balance of delay build/exit speed vs. overall audio quality.
(10:1 = fastest, 40:1 = best quality)
BARGRAPH MODE PRE DELAY
POST DELAY
AUTOMATION MODE SWITCH CONTACTS DLYD
RS232 DELAYED
Sets the automation delay mode for the unit. Either the contact closures on the
AUTOMATION rear panel D-sub connector or the RS-232 connector may be
delayed, not both. In RS-232 delay mode, any commands entering the unit on the
RS-232 port will be delayed by the amount of current delay and then sent back
out the RS-232 port. The RS-232 delay memory is limited to 500 characters at
any one time. Data input beyond this limit will be silently discarded. If the device
sending RS-232 automation data is different than the device receiving RS-232
automation data, a custom cable may be required. Refer to the Wiring and Pinout
section for details.
AUTOMATION TRIM EARLY: 300 mS
EARLY: 270 mS
EARLY: 240 mS
EARLY: 210 mS
EARLY: 180 mS
EARLY: 150 mS
EARLY: 120 mS
EARLY: 90 mS
EARLY: 60 mS
EARLY: 30 mS
CURRENT DELAY
LATE: 30 mS
LATE: 60 mS
LATE: 90 mS
LATE: 120 mS
LATE: 150 mS
LATE: 180 mS
LATE: 210 mS
LATE: 240 mS
LATE: 270 mS
LATE: 300 mS
Adjusts the automation events to exit the delay early, on time, or late in relation to
the audio. This trim is applied to RS-232 data or contact closures depending upon
AUTOMATION MODE as set above.
TC89 OUTPUT DELAY 0.0 to 60.0 SECONDS
(in 0.5 second increments)
Applies an additional fixed delay to the TC89 output so that certain constant
system delays can be accounted for such as encoders or satellite transmission.
REAR SERIAL PORT RS-232 (DB9)
RS-485 (3 PIN EURO)
Select which communications interface to use.
SERIAL PORT BAUD 1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
Sets the baud rate for the selected serial port.
UNIT NUMBER ID: (1-255) Sets the RS-485 bus address.

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QUICK START GUIDE: 6100 Broadcast Audio Delay Declaration of Conformity
6408 216th Street SW |Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
T+1.425.778.7728 F+1.425.778.7727 |www.symetrix.co
Declaration of Conformity
We, Symetrix Incorporated, 6408 216th St. SW,
Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA, declare under our
sole responsibility that the product:
6100 Broadcast Audio Delay
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the
following standards:
IEC 60065,
EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, FCC Part 15, RoHS
The technical construction file is maintained at:
Symetrix, Inc.
6408 216th St. SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043 USA
The authorized representative located within the European
Community is:
World Marketing Associates
P.O. Box 100
St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6YU, U.K.
Date of issue: May 31, 2009
Place of issue: Mountlake Terrace, Washington, USA
Authorized signature:
Dane Butcher, President, Symetrix Incorporated.
Remote Panel Switch Pinouts
Function Pin #
START 1
EXIT 4
DUMP 7
COUGH 10
BYPASS (Hardware) 14
Switch Common 13
Automation connector pinout
Relay Function Pin #
Relay 1 Common 1
Normally Closed 2
Normally Open 3
Relay 2 Common 4
Normally Closed 5
Normally Open 6
Relay 3 Common 7
Normally Closed 8
Normally Open 9
Relay 4 Common 10
Normally Closed 11
Normally Open 12
LED 1 (A1) 13
LED 2 (A2) 14
LED 3 (A3) 15
LED 4 (A4) 16
LED Return 17
Automation Auto In 1 18
Button Auto In 2 19
Closures Auto In 3 20
Auto In 4 21
Auto In Ground 22

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QUICK START GUIDE: 6100 Broadcast Audio Delay Warranty and Service
6408 216th Street SW |Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA
T+1.425.778.7728 F+1.425.778.7727 |www.symetrix.co
The Symetrix Limited Warranty
Symetrix, Inc. expressly warrants that the product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years from the date
the product is shipped from the factory. Symetrix’s obligations under
this warranty will be limited to repairing or replacing, at Symetrix’s
option, the part or parts of the product which prove defective in
material or workmanship within three (3) years from the date the
product is shipped from the factory, provided that the Buyer gives
Symetrix prompt notice of any defect or failure and satisfactory proof
thereof. Products may be returned by Buyer only after a Return
Authorization number (RA) has been obtained from Symetrix. Buyer
will prepay all freight charges to return the product to the Symetrix
factory. Symetrix reserves the right to inspect any products which may
be the subject of any warranty claim before repair or replacement is
carried out. Symetrix may, at its option, require proof of the original
date of purchase (dated copy of original retail dealer’s invoice). Final
determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Symetrix. Products
repaired under warranty will be returned freight prepaid via commercial
carrier by Symetrix, to any location within the Continental United
States. Outside the Continental United States, products will be returned
freight collect.
The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties,
whether oral, written, express, implied or statutory. Symetrix,
Inc. expressly disclaims any IMPLIED warranties, including
fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. Symetrix’s
warranty obligation and buyer’s remedies hereunder are SOLELY
and exclusively as stated herein.
This Symetrix product is designed and manufactured for use in
professional and studio audio systems and is not intended for
other usage. With respect to products purchased by consumers for
personal, family, or household use, Symetrix expressly disclaims
all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This limited warranty, with all terms, conditions and disclaimers set
forth herein, shall extend to the original purchaser and anyone who
purchases the product within the specified warranty period.
Symetrix does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or
sales representative, to assume any liability or make any additional
warranties or representation regarding this product information on
behalf of Symetrix.
This limited warranty gives the buyer certain rights. You may have
additional rights provided by applicable law.
Note: Some Symetrix products contain embedded software or apps
and may also be accompanied by control software intended to be run
on a personal computer. Said software is specifically excluded from
this warranty.
Limitation of Liability
The total liability of Symetrix on any claim, whether in contract,
tort (including negligence) or otherwise arising out of, connected
with, or resulting from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, repair,
replacement or use of any product will not exceed the price allocatable
to the product or any part thereof which gives rise to the claim. In
no event will Symetrix be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages including but not limited to damage for loss of revenue, cost
of capital, claims of customers for service interruptions or failure to
supply, and costs and expenses incurred in connection with labor,
overhead, transportation, installation or removal of products, substitute
facilities or supply houses.
Servicing Your Symetrix Product
If you have determined that your Symetrix product requires repair
services and you live outside of the United States please contact your
local Symetrix dealer or distributor for instructions on how to obtain
service. If you reside in the U.S. then proceed as follows:
Return Authorization
At the Symetrix factory, Symetrix will perform in-warranty or out-of-
warranty service on any product it has manufactured for a period of
three (3) years from date of discontinued manufacture.
Before sending anything to Symetrix, please contact our Customer
Service Department for a Return Authorization (RA) number. The
telephone number is +1.425.778.7728. Additionally, support is available
via the web site: http://support.symetrix.co.
In-warranty Repairs
To get your Symetrix product repaired under the terms of the warranty:
1. Call us for an RA number (have the serial number, shipping and
contact information and description of the problem ready).
2. Pack the device in its original packaging materials.
3. Include your name, address, daytime telephone number, and a brief
statement of the problem.
4. Write the RA number on the outside of the box.
5. Ship the device to Symetrix, freight prepaid. We do not accept freight
collect shipments.
Just do these five things, and repairs made in-warranty will cost you
only one way freight charges. We’ll pay the return freight.
If you don’t have the factory packaging materials, we recommend using
an oversize box. Wrap the device in a plastic bag, surround it with
bubble-wrap, and place it in the box surrounded by Styrofoam peanuts.
Be sure there is enough clearance in the box to protect the rack ears.
We won’t return the device in anything but Symetrix packaging for
which we will have to charge you. If the problem is due to operator
misuse or error, you will have to pay for both parts and labor. In any
event, if there are charges for the repair, you will pay for the return
freight. Payment for all charges must be pre-arranged (prepaid, Visa or
Mastercard).
Out-of-warranty Repairs
If the warranty period has passed, you’ll be billed for all necessary
parts, labor, packaging materials, and freight charges. Please
remember, you must call for an RA number before sending the device
to Symetrix.