DAKTRONICS Sportsound SSR-100 Gen III Audio Rack/Controller User Guide

DAKTRONICS Sportsound SSR-100 Gen III Audio Rack/Controller

This guide will assist with starting up and operating a Sportsound® SSR-100 Gen III audio rack. For detailed operation, configuration, and troubleshooting, refer to the Sportsound Rack SSR-100 Gen III Operation Manual (DD3953255).

Setup

Place the rack on a flat, sturdy surface. Remove the front and rear cover pieces by releasing all latches; set the covers aside.

1. 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.
2. Connect the 15′ (4.6 m) XLR cable from MIC 1 & AUX 1 on the announcer’s interface to the MIC 1 & AUX 1 (OUT 2) jacks on the front of the rack. Also, plug the wallpack transformer into one of the power outlets on the front of the rack.
3. Connect the 1/8” to 1/8” cable (part # W-3511512) between the MUSIC input on the Multimedia Mixer and the headphone jack of a laptop or MP3 player.
4. Connect the 25′ (7.6 m) XLR cable between the MAIN OUTPUT (OUT 1) jack on the front 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 system, the cable typically connects to a wall plate junction box.
5. Plug the 3-prong power cord in the rear of the rack into a standard outlet. Ensure the fiber box (if included) also has power.
6. Turn on the power strip, mixer, and optional wireless receiver(s).
7. Switch the SIGNAL to ON.

Follow the above steps in reverse order to power down the system. Place all accessories in a secure location to avoid damage/theft.

Input Sources

Ensure all source equipment is turned on and operational. If any optional wireless microphone systems are included, refer to Page 3.

Mixer Operation

For each channel (input source) in use, verify the green LED is illuminated, and then turn up the knob until the red LED starts to light, and then turn it down by one half to one full number

Note: For each MIC input, depress the LOW CUT button as needed to help increase speech intelligibility.
Adjust the OUT volume level(s) to achieve the final output. If the red LED(s) illuminate, decrease the level(s).

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!

Surge Protector

The power strip features a 15A breaker. If the breaker trips, press the small button next to the power switch to reset it. The green POWER ON LED and the red SURGE PROTECTED LED should both be illuminated when the rack is plugged into a functioning outlet and powered on.

Mixer DIP Switch Settings

1. DUCKER ON/OFF
   ON (default) = When audio is sensed above a threshold at MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 inputs, all other inputs will be reduced to the level set by the ducking level (switch 2). All other inputs will gradually come back
   up to normal output level automatically. Note that the CV Input will mute all other inputs of mixer when signal is sensed above a threshold regardless of this switch setting.
   OFF = Signal levels will not be automatically reduced. Exception: the CV Input will mute all inputs.

2. DUCKING LEVEL

3. 15 (default) = When ducker is active, MIC 3 & 4, MIC/LINE 1 & 2, RCA 1 & 2, and MUSIC inputs will be reduced by 15dB.

4. 70 = When ducker is active, MIC 3 & 4, MIC/LINE 1 & 2, RCA 1 & 2, and MUSIC inputs will be muted

5. LIMIT 1 ON/OFF
   ON (default) = OUT 1 level will be limited to the threshold (switch 4). OFF = OUT 1 level is not limited – improper use of mixer with limiter off may damage sound system!

6. LIMIT 1 THRESHOLD
   + 4 (default) = Allows OUT 1 to reach full line-level output while protecting against improper use and large signal spikes.
   -6 = Reduces OUT 1 output level while providing the greatest protection against improper use of the sound system.

7. LIMIT 2 ON/OFF
   ON (default) = OUT 2 level will be limited to threshold (switch 6). OFF = OUT 2 level is not limited – improper use of mixer with limiter off may damage sound system!

8. LIMIT 2 THRESHOLD
   + 4 (default) = Allows OUT 2 to reach full line level output while protecting against improper use and large signal spikes.
   -6 = Reduces OUT 2 output level while providing the greatest protection against improper use of the sound system.

9. ALARM NC/NO
   N/O (default) = Use with Normally Open fire alarm contacts –mixer output will MUTE when contacts are closed.
   N/C = use with Normally Closed fire alarm contacts – mixer output will MUTE whena contacts are opened.

10. PHANTOM POWER:
    ON = Supplies 48VDC to MIC 1–4 inputs to power condenser microphones.
    OFF (default) = Select when using dynamic microphones.

Wireless Receiver System Operation

The 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

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

Network Receivers

1. Ensure all transmitters are powered off. Turn on all receivers and wait one minute to allow time to connect to the network.
2. Press menu on one receiver until group number flashes.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select a group to scan.
4. Press enter, wait for channel, and then press enter again.
5. Press menu until “network scan” displays on the LCD.
6. 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

1. Open the battery cover. Insert new or fully-charged AA batteries prior to each use, and always have spares on hand.
2. Power on the transmitter device.
3. Hold the transmitter device up close to one receiver in the rack, ensuring the infrared (IR) windows are aligned.
4. Press sync on the receiver; “good” will display if sync succeeded.
5. 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 Audiometer should indicate signal presence.

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