Audio Authority 1725M-BTS Soundbar Demonstrator User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Audio Authority

Table of Contents

Introduction
Connections
Operation
References
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Audio Authority 1725M-BTS Soundbar Demonstrator User Manual

Introduction

The Audio Authority® 1725M-BTS is a custom switching system that can control a compatible media player, such as a BrightSign® Model XD1033, and interact with a custom touchscreen, or an Audio Authority TouchSelect touch panel to demonstrate soundbars.

One audio input to 10 soundbar positions
Serial ports communicate with media player and TV
Receives commands from a touchscreen, control panel and/or push-buttons
Timeout feature returns the demo system to silent attract mode after an idle period
Soundbar keep-awake option prevents most soundbars from entering sleep mode
Micro SD card allows adjustable field updates

Connections

Push-Buttons
The 1725M-BTS is designed to work with a control panel and/or product select buttons (PSBs). If you have both methods connected, the switching activity is shown in the control panel and the push-buttons. PSBs are only capable of selecting soundbar outputs. The 1725M-BTS is compatible with 2-wire or 4-wire push-buttons. When using 2-wire switches, use the two pins on the right for PSB ports.

PUSH-BUTTONS ARE AVAILABLE IN MANY STYLES AND COLORS.

TouchSelect Panels
The Touch Panel Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected via Cat 5 cable (wired T-568A) to the TouchSelect touch panel. Any standard network cable is adequate.

Media Player
The Media Player RS-232 Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected to the media player via an adapter, DB9F to RJ-45 cable (PN: 801-252) or 3.5 mm to RJ-45 (PN: 801-373).

TV
The TV RS-232 Control port on the 1725M-BTS is connected the RS-232C connector on the TV via a DB9F to RJ-45 cable (PN: 801-252).

3.5MM TO RJ-45 CABLE PN: 801-373
DB9F TO RJ-45 CABLE PN: 801-252

Power
Connect the 12V power adapter to the Power Input. The power Bus Out may be connected to another device, within the capacity of the power supply. The 1725M-BTS requires 600mA.

Source
Connect a Toslink® cable from the 1725M-BTS Optical Audio Out to each soundbar. Connect a compatible media player via Toslink cable to the 1725M-BTS Digital Audio Bus Optical input. The Digital Audio Bus Out coax connection may be used to route the media player audio signal to an additional device.

Operation

Apply power to the 1725M-BTS. The 1725M-BTS power LED lights and flashes to indicate that it is ready for operation. Press a lit product select button (PSB) or the touch panel to select an output. The selected channel passes digital audio from the input device. Select other product positions, or press the button of a selected product to turn it off.

Operation