Remote control inputs, Connecting the model 76 to the model 77 – Studio Technologies 76 V.1.04 User Manual
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Issue 4, September 2008
Model 76/77 User Guide
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Studio Technologies, Inc.
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Remote Control Inputs
Support is provided for two remote con-
trol input functions: remote mute all and
remote dim. The inputs use logic gates,
“pulled up” to +5 volts DC by way of resis-
tors, which are active whenever they are
brought to their logic low state. Inputs of
this type are commonly referred to as
GPI inputs. While the input circuitry is pro-
tected from over-current and static (ESD)
discharge, care should be taken to prevent
nasty signals from reaching them. The
inputs are active only when held in the low
state; they can’t be confi gured to change
state (“latch”) in response to a logic pulse.
A 9-pin female D-subminiature connector
is used to interface with the remote control
inputs. This connector, labeled RS-485/
Remote Control Inputs, is located on the
back panel of the Model 76. Refer to
Figure 5 for the exact connection details.
Note that pin 4 (remote input common)
connects to the Model 76’s internal cir-
cuit common connection as well as the
Model 76’s chassis and mains earth con-
nections. Figure 5 also shows two spare
remote control inputs (pins 8 and 9). These
are provided for future applications and
should remain unconnected. This connec-
tor also allows access to an RS-485 data
interface. This interface is not supported in
the Model 76 and, as such, pins 7 and 2
should remain unterminated.
Connecting the Model 76 to
the Model 77
A 9-pin female D-subminiature connector,
labeled To/From Control Console, is pro-
vided on the back panel of the Model 76
Central Controller. This is used to interface
the unit with a Model 77 Control Console.
A 9-pin female D-sub connector, labeled
To/From Central Controller, is provided
on the back panel of the Model 77 Control
Console. A cable with 9-pin male D-sub
connectors on each end is used to inter-
connect the Model 76 with the Model 77.
A 20-foot (6.1-meter) cable is included in
the shipping carton. The cable implements
all nine connector pins in a one-to-one
manner.
Signal
Signal
Connections
High (+)
Low (–)
Shield
Surround
L
24
12
25
Surround
R
10
23
11
Surround
C
21
9
22
Surround
LFE
7
20
8
Surround
LS
18
6
19
Surround
RS
4
17
5
Stereo
L
15
3
16
Stereo
R
1
14
2
Notes: 1) Connector type on Model 76 is 25-pin D-subminiature
female. Installer must provide plug (male). Connector
uses 4-40 threaded inserts for locking with mating plug.
2) Wiring scheme follows TASCAM DA-88 convention.
Standard DA-88-type wiring harnesses are directly
compatible, with the exception of 4-40 screw threads
being
required.
Figure 4. Connections for Analog Monitor
Outputs
Signal
Pin
Direction
RS-485 Data+
7
Input
RS-485 Data–
2
Input
Data Shield
1
Shield
Remote Mute All
5
Input
Remote Dim
6
Input
Remote Spare 1
8
Input
Remote Spare 2
9
Input
Remote Input Common
4
Common
Note: Connector type on Model 76 is 9-pin D-subminiature
female. Connector uses 4-40 threaded inserts for
locking with mating plug.
Figure 5. Connector Pin Out for Remote Control
Inputs (RS-485 connections not used)