Studio Technologies 210 2012 - Manual (Page 19)

Model 210 User Guide Issue 5, September 2012
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19
Operating Modes
The eight switches associated with switch
assembly SW3 are used to configure the
Model 210’s operating modes. Technically,
these switches “talk” to the micro-control-
ler integrated circuit and associated soft-
ware that give the Model 210 its “smarts.”
The software has been carefully designed
to provide a number of different ways in
which the unit can function. It’s critical to
carefully review the available options and
choose the ones that best meet the needs
of a specific application. Note that switch-
es can be changed even while the Model
210 is powered up and operating. The
unit’s operating characteristics will change
in “real-time” in response to configuration
changes.
Main Output Button Mode
Switches SW3-1 and SW3-2 configure
how the main output button functions.
• Push to talk: In this mode the main out-
put is normally muted. The main output
will become active whenever the button
is pressed and held.
• Alternate action: In this mode the main
output will change between its active
and muted state whenever the button
is pressed. Upon power up the main
output will be in its muted state.
• Hybrid: This mode is a combination
of push to talk and alternate action. It’s
similar to the way talk buttons function
on user stations associated with broad-
cast and production intercom systems.
If the button is pressed and held, the
main output will become active until
the button is released. If the button is
momentarily “tapped” the main output
will change state. Upon power up the
main output will be in its muted state.
Talkback Output Button Mode
Switch SW3-3 configures the way the talk-
back output button functions.
Figure 9. Main output button mode settings
There are four available modes:
• Push to mute: In this mode the main
output is normally active. The main out-
put will mute whenever the button
is pressed and held. This is the “cough”
mode typically used for on-air sports
broadcasting applications.
Figure 10. Talkback output button mode settings
Two modes are available:
• Push to talk: In this mode the talkback
output is normally muted. The talkback
output will become active whenever the
button is pressed and held.