APartE SDQ5Pir Active Loud Speaker Set User Manual

APartE SDQ5Pir Active Loud Speaker Set

Features

• The APart SDQ5Pir powered loudspeaker set is a versatile and very compact, easy to use, plug and play sound system. It consists of an amplified loudspeaker with a 5.25” woofer, a high frequency unit and a second linkable passive loudspeaker, powered by the second amplifier built into the active speaker. The speakers are magnetically shielded.
• The speakers can be remote controlled via the included infrared remote control, RS232 serial port or an optional wall control panel with or without local input. The auto power off function switches off the power amplifier when no audio signal is present for a certain time. This time window can be adjusted using RS232 commands.
• Further benefits are: adjustable maximum level, dual inputs: unbalanced on mini-jack and balanced on euroblock + additional input via optional wall control unit. All inputs can be gain adjusted, used individually or mixed together (except optional wall control panel local input source : this input can not be mixed with the A or B or A+B inputs).
• The automatic power on function will power up the speaker automatically, only when the autopower function (AUTOPW) is active, the speaker is not in standby and the incoming audio signal is higher than the threshold. The threshold (AUPTRG) can be adjusted via RS232 control to suit your needs.
  • Active 2 way bass-reflex speaker system
  • Ideal for monitor, Audio-Video applications, multimedia applications
  • Powerfull HiFi 5.25” woofer and 1” tweeter
  • Mounting brackets, IR remote control and power cord included
  • 2 x 30 watts RMS output power, 200 Watts PMPO dynamic
  • Enhanced bass response by DTB reflex tuning
  • Multifunction led indicator: standby (orange), on (green), overload (red), off (led not lit)
  • Hi-Q balanced inputs
  • Stereo inputs on standard 3.2 mm mini stereo jack, compatible with headphone outputs and line inputs (Computer, MP3 players)
  • Input sources A, B or via optional wall panel
  • Inputs A and B can be mixed together or selected individually by infrared remote control or RS232
  • Magnetically shielded
  • Stylish design, suited for placement in corners
  • Very high efficiency, high output
  • Standby mode for low power consumption
  • Controllable via infrared remote (included), RS232, wall panels (optional)
  • RS232 control for increased integration in automated audio systems using standard 9 pin serial cable.
  • RJ45 remote wall panel connector (not compatible with computer networks or other types of remote control cabling)
• These speakers have been carefully packed at the factory. Open the carton box and remove the speakers from the packing. Do not use sharp objects. Place the speakers on a flat surface. The mounting brackets, infrared remote control unit, power cord and speaker interconnection wire are included in the packing, When the product shows signs of damage caused by transportation, contact your dealer immediately. Damage due to transport and rough handling is not covered by the manufacturers warranty.
• The SDQ5Pir complies with CE regulations.

Rear panel

1. Power switch: turn mains power on and off.
2. Power cord inlet: attach the power cord supplied to this socket. The inlet also contains mains fuse.
3. Multifunction led: this led is orange in standby mode, green when the speaker is active and red when an overload or clipping occurs.
4. Treble control: push the + or – button once to increase or decrease the treble tone control in steps of 2 dB. Push both + and – buttons simultaneously to reset the tone control to neutral position.
5. Bass control: push the + or – button once to increase or decrease the bass tone control in steps of 2 dB. Push both + and – buttons simultaneously to reset the tone control to neutral position.
6. Master volume control: this volume control sets the level of the SDQ5Pir speaker.
7. Wall panel connector: standard RJ45 connector for connection of an optional wall control panel. This connection is NOT COMPATIBLE with other networks, such as computer networks etc. Do not attempt to connect anything else but the optional SDQ5Pir wall control panels.
8. Right speaker output: output to the passive slave loudspeaker (right channel) on euroblock. Connect the Right LS out to the euroblock connector of the slave unit (passive speaker).
9. Balanced input: input B right channel balanced input on euroblock.
10. Balanced input: input B left channel balanced input on euroblock.
11. Mono / stereo selector: switch to stereo for normal operation. For mono operation, switch to upper position. In this case, the left input signal only is used on both channels.
12. Input A minijack: standard 3.2 mm stereo minijack connector for input A.
13. RS232 connector: standard SUB D9 connector for serial control.
14. Heatsink.

RS232 communication

• Communication with SDQ5Pir via RS232 is done with simple ASCII Commands and Replies. The port settings are 19200 Baudrate, 8 databits, no parity and 1 stop bit. The physical connection is as described below:
  • Standard 9 pin serial cable, wired straight through (no null modem cable !!!). Maximum wire length depends on cable quality and influence from external interference.
  • Pin 2: TX data: data transmission output
  • Pin 3: RX data: data reception input
  • Pin 5: GND: ground
  • Other pins are not used.
• NOTE: when the unit is in standby mode, it may not respond to the first command sent to the unit, unless you send the command “SET STANDBY OFF”. If you want to send any other command while the unit is in standby mode, it will wake up from standby and reply “STANDBY OFF”. After that, resend the command and it will be executed.
• An instruction has at least a command and an attribute. In many cases, there are extra values needed, like a source name/character or a value. From here we assume that you are familiar with RS232 communication protocols and connections. If not, please read the user manual of your control device first. Instructions always have to be ended with , carriage return. Line feed characters will always be omitted, however SDQ5Pir can use (and echo) after a . Instructions are not case sensitive! The 4 possible commands are: SET, GET, INC and DEC. With the INC and DEC command, a “step value” can be specified. See the table below for details (in the value column).

Operating Settings:

• SDQLVL is the volume level of the speaker system. Possible values are: OFF (mute) or any value between -63 (lowest) and 0 (highest volume level). E.g. you want to set the volume to -20: SET SDQLVL -20 The unit will reply: SDQLVL -20
• MAXLVL is the maximum allowed volume level. E.g. if you don’t want anyone to set the SDQ level higher than -10, set the MAXLVL parameter to -10. All volume related commands will ALWAYS be related to the MAXLVL setting. E.g. if the MAXLVL is -10 and you enter the command SET SDQLVL -20, the SDQ5Pir will set the level relative to the MAXLVL, which was -10.
• Please note that the absolute maximum number of volume steps is limited to 64 steps. 1 volume step corresponds to 1.25 dB.
• The MAXLVL parameter is therefore considered as the master volume. If you want to mute the speaker, you can set the MAXLVL parameter to OFF.
• BALANCE sets the balance between left and right channel. Possible values vary between -31 and 31.

Equalizer:

• EQBASS sets the level of the bass.
• EQTREB sets the level of the treble.
• The value must be between -14 and 14 in steps of 2. If a different value is used (e.g. “5”), it will be changed to the closest match.

Configuration Settings:

• SELECT is input source selection, a possible command could look like this: “Set select AB”. In this case, both inputs A and B will be mixed together by the SDQ5Pir unit. Possible values are A, B, AB or WI. WI is the local input of the optional wall control
• IPGAIN is input gain. Each source input has its own gain setting so the source (A, B or WI) needs to be specified. The value can be between 0 and 3 in steps of 1. If an invalid value is used or no source is specified, “ERROR: Value Invalid!” will be replied. Otherwise, the reply will be “Command Executed!”
• A command to set the input gain of source A to 1 looks like this: SET IPGAIN A 1
• AUPTRG: auto power trigger level. Range from 0 to 30. Higher values will increase the trigger level.

RS-232 Settings:

• All RS-232 settings are binary values, they can be ON or OFF.
• If ECHO is on, all received characters are echoed back. This can be handy when programs like hyperterminal are used.
• LF is Line Feed. Line Feed is an ASCII character (0x0A) which is sometimes used to let the cursor jump to the next line. SDQ5Pir always omits the line feed character.
• However, when LF is on, there will be put character behind each character. This is both the case for echoing as for messages sent by SDQ5Pir. Please take a look to following example: in both cases, the user sends the following string: “get sdqlvl”.
• With ECHO on and LF off, this will be returned by SDQ5Pir :
  • “get sdqlvl” (command)
  • “SDQLVL -16” (reply)
• In case both ECHO and LF are on, it will be like this:
  • “get sdqlvl”
  • “SDQLVL -16”
• BS is Back Space. This is also an ASCII character. In case BS and ECHO is on, SDQ5Pir will reply each time when a is received. is the space character. This setting is only intended to have a “nice” text when used with programs like Hyperterminal.
• VALFB means value feedback. Possible values are on or off. When value feedback in on, the SDQ5Pir will reply its setting after a value has been changed, such as SDQLVL.

Version information:

• HWVRSN will return the hardware version number: GET HWVRSN
• SWVRSN will return the hardware version number: GET SWVRSN

Control settings:

• BACKCT: set the controls at the back of the unit on or off. NOTE: when set to off, you can NOT operate the unit from the back panel controls !!!
• WALLCT: set the control of the optional wall control panel on or off.
• IRRMCT: set the control by infrared remote on or off.
• AUTOPW: set the time for the sleep function. When no audio signals are detected, the speaker will go to sleep mode after the AUTOPW time has elapsed. When set to 0, the AUTOPW function in not active. Values between 0 and 30 can be specified. 0 = inactive, 1 = auto power off after 1 minute etc…Default value is 15 minutes.

Restore Factory Settings:
The factory defaults are shown in the RS232 commands table. In order to restore the factory default settings, enter the following command: SET RESTORE ON
This function can also be executed without using RS232 commands. In that case, power off the speaker. While pushing BASS + and – buttons on the rear panel simultaneously, power up the speaker with the power switch. The multifunction led will be orange. Release the BASS + and – buttons one second after powering up. All factory defaults will be restored.

Standby:
The SDQ5Pir can be switched to Standby mode with the IR remote control or with the “SET STANDBY ON” instruction. Leaving Standby mode can also be done with IR remote controller or the “SET STANDBY OFF” instruction. If an RS232 instruction is sent when the amplifier is in Standby mode or during power on, and the amplifier is not ready, it will answer “STANDBY ON”. Please wait until the speaker is operational (green led at the back is lit) and resend the instruction.
When the SDQ5Pir is in standby mode, the AUPTRG function will not be able to wake up the speaker. In standby mode, the SDQ5Pir can only be activated by a SET STANDBY OFF command.

RS232 COMMANDS

Attribute| Description| Commands| Value| Factory default
---|---|---|---|---
SDQLVL| Volume level| GET, SET, INC, DEC| OFF (-64)

-63 to 0

| 0
MAXLVL| Maximum allowed level| GET, SET| BACK, OFF (-64)

-63 to 0

| BACK
BALANCE| Left – right balance| GET, SET| -31 to 31| 0
SELECT| Source selection| GET, SET| A, B, AB, or WI| AB
EQBASS| Equalizer bass| GET, SET| -14 to 14| 0
EQTREB| Equalizer treble| GET, SET| -14 to 14| 0
STANDBY| Standby state| GET, SET| ON or OFF| OFF
IPGAIN| Input gain| GET, SET| 0 to 3| A,B,WI at 0

AB at 2

ECHO| RS232 echo| GET, SET| ON or OFF| OFF
LF| RS232 line feed| GET, SET| ON or OFF| OFF
BS| RS232

backspace

| GET, SET| ON or OFF| ON
VALFB| RS232 value feedback| GET, SET| ON or OFF| ON
BACKCT| Back panel control| GET, SET| ON or OFF| ON
WALLCT| Wall panel control| GET, SET| ON or OFF| ON
IRRMCT| Infrared remote control| GET, SET| ON or OFF| ON
AUTOPW| Auto power off| GET, SET| 0 to 30| 0 (OFF)
AUPTRG| Auto power trigger level| GET, SET| 0 to 9| 1
INFO| settings information| GET| NA| NA
HWVRSN| Hardware version| GET| NA| NA
SWVRSN| Software version| GET| NA| NA
RESTORE| Restore factory defaults| SET| ON| NA

ir Remote Control

If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the battery and store it in a safe location. This will avoid possible damage or corrosion from battery leakage.

Warning:

• The included infrared remote control unit is powered by a standard CR2025 3V lithium battery.
• Before first use, carefully remove the transparent battery saver.
• When the battery is empty, replace with the same type only. Slide out the battery holder from the remote control unit, remove the empty battery and put a fresh one in place. The battery holder has a “+” mark on it. Make sure you insert the battery and holder in the right way !

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the battery and store it in a safe location. This will avoid possible damage or corrosion from battery leakage.
• Warning:
  Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws.

ir Commands

SDQ5Pir device code is “807F”
Infrared commands have been coded according to the NEC® protocol

Technical specifications

unit, connection wire
Remote control unit battery type| lithium CR2025 3v
operating temperature| -10 to +40° C
relative humidity| 10 to 90% non condensing
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Important safety instructions

• Please check the carton box for any kind of damage on reception of the goods. In case of a damaged carton, please contact your dealer before opening the carton.
• Read all documentation before operating your equipment.
• Keep all documentation for future reference.
• Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition.
• Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing.
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit.
• Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken.
• Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground.
• Have gain controls on amplifiers turned down during power-up to prevent speaker damage if there are high signal levels at the inputs.
• Do not connect the inputs / outputs of amplifiers or consoles to any other voltage source, such as a battery, mains source, or power supply, regardless of whether the amplifier or console is turned on or off.
• Power down & disconnect units from mains voltage before making connections.
• Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat producing devices.
• Do not remove the cover. Removing the cover will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages.
• Do not drive the inputs with a signal level higher than that required to drive equipment to full output.
• In case of mal-function this device should be serviced by qualified service personnel only.

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