Daktronics Sportsound SSR-200 Gen II Audio Controller User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: DAKTRONICS

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Shure Wireless Receiver System Operation
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Daktronics Sportsound SSR-200 Gen II Audio Controller User Guide

This guide will assist with starting up and operating a Sportsound® SSR-200 Gen II audio rack. For detailed operation, configuration, and troubleshooting, refer to the Sportsound Rack SSR-200 Gen II Operation Manual (DD3159816).

Setup
Place the rack on a flat, sturdy surface. Remove the cover pieces and set aside. Accessories are located in a separate case.

Announcer’s Interface setup is described below. Refer also to the quick guide (DD3083838) shipped with the device.
a. Connect the 2′ (610 mm) XLR cable between the microphone and the MIC 1 INPUT jack.
b. Connect headphones to the 1/4″ or 1/8″ jack.
c. Connect the provided 12 VAC wallpack transformer to the power input jack, and then use the tab above the power jack as a strain relief for the power cord.
Connect the 15′ (4.6 m) XLR cable from MIC 1 & AUX 1 on the announcer’s interface to MIC 1 & AUX 1 on the left side of the rack (when viewing from the front).
Connect the 25′ (7.6 m) XLR cable between the AUDIO OUT jack on the left side of the rack and the SYSTEM AUDIO jack on the bottom of the fiber box. If there is no fiber box, as in an indoor audio system, the cable will typically connect to a wall plate junction box instead.
Connect one end of the 5′ (1.5 m) XLR cable to the LTIBLOX Laptop Interface and the other end to an open MIC input on the mixer. The 3.5 mm plug may be connected to the headphone jack of a laptop or MP3 player.
Route the 3-prong power cord through the access hole in the right side of the rack, and plug into a standard outlet. Ensure the announcer’s interface and fiber box (if included) also have power.
Turn on the power strip.
Switch the AUDIO SIGNAL to ON.

Ensure all antennas are pointed up and angled outward at ~45°. Alternately, coaxial cable from the high gain antenna kit may be connected into WRX A and WRX B. The antennas should be located within 50′ (15.2 m) of the rack, using desktop stands or mounted to the ceiling.

Follow the above steps in reverse order to power down the system. Place all accessories in the storage case to avoid damage/theft.

Mixer Operation

Ensure all source equipment is turned on and operational (refer to the appropriate pages of this guide).
For each input channel (source) in use, verify:
- INSERT jack has nothing plugged into it
- GAIN knob is set to an appropriate level
- PAN knob is set to the center position
- MUTE button is not depressed
Ensure the mixer is outputting PHANTOM POWER when using a first generation Announcer’s Console or when balanced condenser microphones are plugged into the mixer inputs.
Depress the PFL button to listen to each input channel without interrupting the main mix. With an input source playing or while speaking into the microphone, adjust the gain knob and channel fader until the output meter shows 0 dB. Release the PFL button, and repeat this step for all other channels in use.
Note: The PEAK LED indicates that the signal is close to distorting (clipping).
Slowly bring up the channel and master volume faders until the output meter displays 0 dB or adequate volume is achieved. Red LEDs indicate clipping. Also ensure the 2 TRACK MONITOR button is not depressed.

Remember: Bad input = bad output. No adjustment on the mixer can make a poor source sound better. For best results, be sure to use high-quality audio files from your MP3 player or laptop, and set the device to near full volume.

Whenever red LEDs are illuminated on the mixer, this is generally a sign that input settings need adjustment. PROLONGED OVERLOAD OUTPUT SIGNAL WILL DAMAGE THE AUDIO SYSTEM!

Shure Wireless Receiver System Operation

System Operation

The wireless receiver unit displays the following information:

a) Transmitter Battery Life
b) TV Channel
c) Frequency
d) Group Number
e) Channel Number
f) RF Signal Strength
g) Transmitted Audio Level
h) Gain Level

Single Receiver

Ensure all transmitters are powered off. Press the power button to turn on the receiver if it is not already on.
Press menu until “scan” displays on the LCD.
Press enter to start frequency scan. When scan is complete, Group and Channel will display on the LCD.

Network Receivers

Ensure all transmitters are powered off. Turn on all receivers and wait one minute to allow time to connect to the network.
Press menu on one receiver until group number flashes.
Use the arrow buttons to select a group to scan.
Press enter, wait for channel, and then press enter again.
Press menu until “network scan” displays on the LCD.
Press enter twice to deploy channels to other receivers.

Note : Perform a scan on all of the wireless units just minutes before the game! If a scan is performed too far ahead of time, frequencies set up by the media later on may interfere with previously configured settings.

Wireless Microphone & Bodypack Operation

Bodypack Operation

Open the battery cover. Insert new or fully-charged AA batteries prior to each use, and always have spares on hand.
Power on the transmitter device.
Hold the transmitter device up close to one receiver in the rack, ensuring the infrared (IR) windows are aligned.
Press sync on the receiver; “good” will display if sync succeeded.
Repeat steps 1–4 to pair another transmitter device with an additional receiver (if present).

Note: Plug the referee mute switch into the jack on top of the bodypack unit and plug headphones/lapel mic into the referee mute switch.

Verify Reception: With a transmitter and the receiver both turned on and having matching GROUP and CHANNEL numbers, the RF meter on the receiver should be indicating signal. Speak into the microphone and the Audio meter should indicate signal presence.

Electro-Voice Wireless Receiver System Operation

Receiver System Operation

The wireless receiver unit displays the following information:

a) Antenna Status
b) Audio Output Volume Level
c) Transmitter Activity Status
d) Transmitter Battery Life
e) Group Number
f) Channel Number
g) Frequency
h) RF/AF Signal Strength

Group/Channel Scan

Ensure all transmitters are powered off. Press the power button to turn on the receiver if it is not already on.
Press and hold SCAN for three seconds.
Press SET to start frequency scan. When scan is complete, view the results list.
Use the up/down arrows to select the group with the most open channels, and then press SET.
Use the up/down arrows to select a channel, and then press SET.
Briefly press SYNC to return to the home screen where the selected group and channel will now appear.
Repeat Steps 2–6 for all additional receivers. Ensure that all receivers are on the same group number.

Note : Perform a scan on all of the wireless units just minutes before the game! If a scan is performed too far ahead of time, frequencies set up by the media later on may interfere with previously configured wireless microphone settings.

Wireless Microphone & Bodypack Sync

Wireless Microphone

Open the battery cover. Insert new or fully-charged AA batteries prior to each use, and always have spares on hand.
Power on the transmitter device.
Hold the transmitter device steady up close to one receiver in the rack, ensuring the sync ports are aligned. A direct line of sight is required. Maintain a distance between 2-12″ (5-30cm) for best sync performance.
Press SYNC on the receiver. The LED indicator on the transmitter flashes blue during the sync operation and glows solid blue for three seconds when sync operation is successful.
Repeat steps 1–4 to pair another transmitter device with an additional receiver (if present).

Note: Plug the referee mute switch into the jack on top of the bodypack unit and plug headphones/lapel mic into the referee mute switch.

Verify Reception: With a transmitter and the receiver both turned on and having matching Group and Channel numbers, the RF meter on the receiver should be indicating signal. Speak into the microphone and the AF meter should indicate signal presence. Ideal level should show all green LEDs and the yellow LED lit on emphasis peaks. An occasional red LED is OK, but a constant, solid red LED should be avoided.

Shure Personal Monitor System Operation (Optional)

Transmitter

Transmitter

Flip the transmitter POWER switch to ON if it is not already on; ensure the RF switch to the left of it is OFF at this time.
Power on the handheld receiver using the volume knob.
Attach the antenna and earphones to the top of the handheld receiver.
Flip open the battery cover to expose the control buttons. Press SCAN and the display will show “SYNC NOW”.
Note: Insert new or fully-charged batteries prior to each use, and always have spares on hand. Remove batteries before extended periods of inactivity.
Hold the bodypack up to the transmitter with the sync IR windows facing each other, and press the SYNC button on the transmitter. The display will show “SYNC SUCCESS” when finished.
Flip the transmitter RF switch to ON. The blue LED on the receiver should illuminate to indicate that it is detecting the transmitte

Sennheiser Personal Monitor System Operation (Optional)

Sennheiser Personal Monitor

Press the transmitter POWER button if it is not already on.
Turn the volume knob clockwise until it clicks to power on the handheld receiver.
Attach the antenna and earphones to the top of the handheld receiver.
Open the battery cover to expose more control buttons and the infrared interface.
Note: Insert new or fully-charged batteries prior to each use, and always have spares on hand. Remove batteries before extended periods of inactivity.
On the transmitter, press the jog dial (SET) to open the operating menu. Turn the jog dial to select the Easy Setup menu, and then press the jog dial (SET) to enter it.
The Mute RF For Connected Devices? message appears. Press the jog dial (SET) to confirm the message and deactivate the radio signal. SYNC appears in the transmitter display panel and the blue LED on the infrared interface lights up.
Press the SET button on the handheld receiver to open the operating menu.
Use the up/down buttons to highlight the Easy Setup menu item, and then press the SET button to enter it.
With Scan New List highlighted, press the SET button to start the frequency scan.
Use the up/down buttons to select a frequency bank with the most free channels, and then press the SET button.
Use the up/down buttons to select a frequency from the selected bank, and then press the SET button.
Hold the handheld receiver up to the transmitter with the infrared interfaces facing each other to transfer the scan results from the receiver to the transmitter. Once the transfer is complete, the selected frequency bank and channel appear in the transmitter display panel.
Press the jog dial on the transmitter (SET) to save the synchronized frequency.

Hearing Assist System Operation (Optional)

Transmitter

Press POWER to turn on the transmitter if it is not already on.
Use the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to select a channel.
Plug the Ear Phone/Neck Loop lanyard into the 2 jacks on top of the receiver, and then connect the Ear Speaker into the jack on the lanyard.
Press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn on the receiver. (To turn off the receiver, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.)
Verify the channel number matches on both the receiver and the transmitter. To change the channel, press and hold the up and down buttons at the same time for 5 seconds, and then use the up and down buttons to select the channel. Press the power button to save.
Note : Receivers use rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries. Always charge receivers at least 2.5 hours before the event.
Repeat Steps 3–5 for any additional receivers. The universal antenna kit may be located up to 10′ (3 m) away from the rack, mounted to the ceiling or a wall. Ensure there is enough room to fully extend the antennas and that the coaxial cable is plugged into the WTX2 jack on the top of the rack.