Digital Alert Systems DASDEC MultiPlayer Installation Guide
- September 12, 2024
- Digital Alert Systems
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DASDEC MultiPlayer
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Product Information
Specifications:
- Factory default IP Address: 192.168.0.220
- Supports AES at 48KHz, 32 KHz, and 44.1KHz
Product Usage Instructions
Configuring MultiPlayer Network settings:
The MultiPlayer’s factory default IP Address is 192.168.0.220.
When connecting directly to the DASDEC, no change is needed. If
using a network switch/router, the IP address may need to be
changed.
MultiPlayer Direct Network Connection to DASDEC:
- Connect the Ethernet crossover cable from the MultiPlayer to an
open DASDEC Ethernet port.
Setting/Modifying MultiPlayer IP address for Switch/router
Connection to DASDEC:
To configure the MultiPlayer with a static IP address for
connection with the DASDEC:
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Consult your IT department for Static IP Address, Gateway, and
Subnet Mask. -
On a Windows PC:
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Open Control Panel and then Network Connections.
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Right-click on the network connection to be used and select
Properties. -
Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) Properties.
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Select “Use the Following IP Address” and enter the IP Address
(e.g., 192.168.0.200) and Subnet Mask (e.g., 255.255.0.0). -
Connect the crossover cable from the MultiPlayer to the
computer.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I accidentally connect the MultiPlayer
without using a crossover cable?
A: If you connect without a crossover cable, the connection will
not work, and one or both network ports may be damaged. Ensure to
use the provided CAT-5 network crossover cable for proper
connection.
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Quick Start Guide
Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayerTM Installation and DASDECTM Integration
Introduction
The Digital Alert Systems MultiPlayer (model DASMP) is uniquely designed four-
channel (designated as Ports 1 thru 4) audio player and program switcher for
either radio or television facilities serving multiple program streams. The
MultiPlayer works in conjunction with a DASDEC and optional MultiStationTM
software to provide completely independent EAS audio playout for up to four
discrete channels of EAS playback and program switching either simultaneously,
sequentially, or with staggered start times the DASDEC handles EAS playout
and switching for the 5th channel. This means a DASDEC and DASMP combination
can air any of the five channels at any time The DASDEC host communicates to
character generators for television applications and since MultiPlayer is a
network based device it can be placed anywhere on a network accessible by the
host DASDEC. Each port on the MultiPlayer can be configured for either AES
digital or analog mono, playback and program switching. Both options use
standard XLR’s. In addition the MultiPlayer expands the number of DASDEC
GPI/O’s with four GPI’s and two GPO’s per port available on a 10 position
removable terminal strip.
Figure 1 Station configuration of MultiPlayer and DASDEC combination.
IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION NOTES
Under DASDEC MultiStationTM control Station 1 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port
- Station 2 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 2 and so on. Station 5 is tied to the DASDEC internal audio program switch(es) as depicted in Figure 1. Current MultiPlayer software supports AES at 48KHz, 32 KHz, and 44.1KHz.
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Revision: 4.1 Publication: DASMPQSG-0100
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Configuring MultiPlayer Network settings
The MultiPlayer’s factory default IP Address is 192.168.0.220. If connecting the MultiPlayer directly to the DASDEC via one of
the network expansion ports no change is necessary by configuring the DASDEC network port to use a similar address. If using
a network switch/router to connect the MultiPlayer and DASDEC the IP address will most likely need to be changed.
The MultiPlayer ships with a CAT-5 network crossover cable; this cable allows you to connect
directly to the network port on the MultiPlayer. Before directly connecting the MultiPlayer
verify you are using a crossover cable by referencing the picture in Figure 4. By not using a
crossover cable the connection will not work and one or both network ports may be damaged.
MultiPlayer Direct Network Connection to DASDEC 1. Connect the Ethernet
crossover cable from the network connection
on the MultiPlayer into an open DASDEC Ethernet port, then skip to Wiring the
MultiPlayer
Figure 2 Ethernet crossover cable wiring
Setting/Modifying MultiPlayer IP address for Switch/router Connection to DASDEC
To assure connection with the DASDEC, the MultiPlayer should be configured
with a static IP address. Consult your IT department to determine the
following information:
Static IP Address . . . Gateway . .
.
Subnet Mask . . .
To change the MultiPlayer’s IP address you will need a computer whose IP
settings can be modified. The following instructions are for a PC with Windows
71.
1. On the computer open “Control Panel”, then open “Network Connections”.
Right-click on the network connection you will be using to complete the setup
and select properties.
2. From the Network Connection Properties screen click on “Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IP), then click on the “Properties” button. Make a note of the
current settings in the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)” properties page
that opens so you can reset the computer to these settings after setting the
IP Address of the MultiPlayer.
3. Next click the Radio Button for “Use the Following IP Address”. 4. In the
“IP Address” field enter 192.168.0.200. 5. In the “Subnet Mask Field” enter
255.255.0.0. Leave the
“Default Gateway”, “Preferred DNS Server” and “Alternate DNS Server” fields
blank. Click OK. 6. Connect the crossover cable from the MultiPlayer to the
computer
1 A Macintosh computer may also be used by modifying similar settings in
Network Preferences under System Preferences
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7. Power up the MultiPlayer by inserting the AC cord and attaching to 100 240 VAC power source
8. While the MultiPlayer is booting (approximately 10 sec) open a web browser on the PC
9. In the address line type 192.168.0.220 and
press Enter. You should be greeted with
the MultiPlayer Home page as shown in
Figure 5.
10. Click the link TCP/IP Configuration on the
left side of the page. The screen will
change to the TCP/IP configuration page
shown in Figure 6
11. Enter the previously obtained information
for IP Address, Gateway Address and
Subnet Mask in the associated fields.
12. Click Save Changes to store the values
13. Click Restart System with New Values
which will restart the MultiPlayer with the
Figure 3 MultiPlayer Home page
new values.
14. Disconnect the network connection and plug
into the network switch/router
15. Restore the computer’s previous TCP/IP values
by reversing the steps 1 6 above.
Resetting to Factory Default IP
Should it be necessary to reset the MultiPlayer to the default IP Address
(192.168.0.220), press and hold the RESET button, on the back panel, for 10
seconds.
Reset button (recessed)
Figure 4 MultiPlayer TCP/IP Configuration screen
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Audio Port Configuration
Units are shipped preset for AES playback on all ports. If all stations are
using AES playback skip to Wiring the MultiPlayer.
The main point: Ports are assigned a channel, and channels are linked to a
station in the DASDEC MultiStation interface. Each MultiPlayer’s audio
input/output ports can be configured to conform to the following signal types:
1. AES digital with input(stereo pair)-AES3 2. AES digital without
input(stereo pair)-ORIG 3. Analog mono – ANALOG 4. Analog stereo – ANALOG +
SLAVE combination
The different channels created by the MultiPlayer are linked to the different
MultiStation stations in the DASDEC web interface (do not confuse channels
with ports). These rules and guidelines are explained below by use of
screenshots from the MultiPlayer web interface.
The screen shot in Figure 7 below is the home webpage for the MultiPlayer. To get to this page just type the IP address of the MultiPlayer into a network connected web browser. Click Audio Port Configuration text link on the left to navigate to the Audio Port Configuration page.
Figure 5 MultiPlayer Home page
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The next screenshot is the Audio Port Configuration page of the MultiPlayer. In this configuration, all of the channels are AES digital channels. Port 1 is channel 1, port 2 is channel 2, port 3 is channel 3, and port 4 is channel 4. Each port is individual and is not bonded to another port. In the DASDEC MultiStation interface, channel 1 would be seen as station 1, channel 2 would be seen as station 2, channel 3 would be seen as station 3 and channel 4 would be seen as station 4. Therefore, 4 stations can be configured in the MultiStation interface of the DASDEC.
The screenshot to the right shows the different channel types that can be
selected for port 1 using the dropdown menu under each port name. While Port 1
was already configured to be AES from earlier it can easily be changed to
Analog, or Originator.
With AES3 selected for the Port configuration, an input source is required on
the desired Port.
To use AES audio without an input source, “ORIG” must be selected from the
drop down menu, shown on the right.
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Analog audio can be used as a mono source for any port, as shown to the right.
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Analog audio can also be used as a stereo left and right source. To use Analog audio as a stereo source, Port 1 would need to be set to “ANALOG” and Port 2 would need to be set to “SLAVE”. This forms a bonded pair. An analog stereo source can also be configured for ports 3 and 4. Port 3 would need to be set to “ANALOG” and Port 4 would need to be set to “SLAVE”. This forms a bonded pair. The screenshot on the right shows 2 Analog stereo sources being used. *The Slave option can only be selected for Ports 2 and 4 With 2 Analog stereo sources set for the Multiplayer, Ports 1 and 2 are now Station 1 in the DASDEC Multistation Interface. Ports 3 and 4 would be Station 3 in the DASDEC Multistation Interface.
DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 1
DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 3
If only one Analog Stereo source is to be used, then the
Ports can be arranged in one of 2 ways.
If Ports 1 and 2 are configured as an Analog Stereo
source, Ports 1 and 2 are now Station 1 in the DASDEC
Multistation Interface. Port 3 is Station 3 in the DASDEC Multistation Interface and Port 4 is Station 4 in the DASDEC Multistation Interface. Ports 3 and 4 can be set to AES, Analog, or ORIG depending on the sources being used.
DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 1
Port 3= DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 3 Port 4= DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 4
If Ports 3 and 4 are configured as an Analog Stereo
source, Ports 3 and 4 are now Station 3 in the DASDEC
Multistation Interface. Port 1 is Station 1 in the
DASDEC Multistation Interface and Port 2 is Station 2 in
the DASDEC Multistation Interface. Ports 1 and 2 can be set to AES, Analog, or ORIG depending on the sources being used.
Port 1= DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 1 Port 2= DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 2
DASDEC Multistation Interface: Station 3
You must make your selections for each Port when you would like to make a change. Once a selection has been made for all of the ports, click on Save Changes. To ensure that your settings have saved, click the refresh button. If your configuration remains the same below the pull down menus, then your settings have been saved.
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Wiring the MultiPlayer
Program Audio
Wiring the MultiPlayer is very straightforward. Audio connections are made for
each of stations through the ports. Recall Under DASDEC MultiStation control
Station 1 is hardcoded to MultiPlayer Port 1. Station 2 is hardcoded to
MultiPlayer Port 2 and so on with Station 5 is tied to the DASDEC internal
audio program switch(es) as depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 6 DASDEC and MultiPlayer audio program wiring configuration
The MultiPlayer features automatic program bypass in the event of power fail.
In this way the program input will automatically be routed to the program
output should power be loss or by command from the DASDEC.
1. For a digital or mono audio connection, make the program audio connections as follows
MultiPlayer Connection
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
MASTER
DASDEC MultiStation Number
(Order in the MultiStation pull-down menu after Base Station) Setup > Decoder
Forwarding
DASDEC MultiStation 1
DASDEC MultiStation 2
DASDEC MultiStation 3
DASDEC MultiStation 4
DASDEC MultiStation 5
(DASDEC AES output loops through the MultiPlayer’s MASTER port to provide “live” audio during an EAN)
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MultiPlayer Quick Start Guide
MultiPlayer GPI’s & GPO’s
The MultiPlayer features four (4) General Purpose Inputs and two (2) General Purpose outputs per each port. The table and
picture below define the wiring locations and the corresponding labeling in the DASDEC. It is important to match the connection
and labeling in the next section STEP 4 – Configuring the MultiPlayer GPI’s and GPO’s. Note: GPO’s are not grounded,
having two connections (Pins 1 and 2). The terminal strip is removable to facilitate ease of wiring.
Port 1
Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10
Connection
GPO 1
GPO 2 GPI 1 GPI 2 GND GPO 1 GPI 3 GND GPO 2 GPI 4
DASDEC Label (Setup > GPIO > MultiPlayer GPIO)
MP Port 1: Relay 1 Pin 1
MP Port 1: Relay 2 Pin 1 MP Port 1: Input 1 MP Port 1: Input 2 Ground MP Port
1: Relay 1 Pin 2 MP Port 1: Input 3 Ground MP Port 1: Relay 2 Pin 2 MP Port 1:
Input 4
Port 2
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10
Connection
GPO 1 GPO 2 GPI 1 GPI 2
GND GPO 1
GPI 3 GND GPO 2 GPI 4
DASDEC Label (Setup > GPIO > MultiPlayer GPIO)
MP Port 2: Relay 1 Pin 1 MP Port 2: Relay 2 Pin 1 MP Port 2: Input 1 MP Port
2: Input 2 Ground MP Port 2: Relay 1 Pin 2 MP Port 2: Input 3 Ground MP Port
2: Relay 2 Pin 2 MP Port 2: Input 4
Port 3
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10
Connection
GPO 1 GPO 2 GPI 1 GPI 2
GND GPO 1
GPI 3 GND GPO 2 GPI 4
DASDEC Label (Setup > GPIO > MultiPlayer GPIO)
MP Port 3: Relay 1 Pin 1 MP Port 3: Relay 2 Pin 1 MP Port 3: Input 1 MP Port
3: Input 2 Ground MP Port 3: Relay 1 Pin 2 MP Port 3: Input 3 Ground MP Port
3: Relay 2 Pin 2 MP Port 3: Input 4
Port 4
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10
Connection
GPO 1 GPO 2 GPI 1 GPI 2
GND GPO 1
GPI 3 GND GPO 2 GPI 4
DASDEC Label (Setup > GPIO > MultiPlayer GPIO)
MP Port 4: Relay 1 Pin 1 MP Port 4: Relay 2 Pin 1 MP Port 4: Input 1 MP Port
4: Input 2 Ground MP Port 4: Relay 1 Pin 2 MP Port 4: Input 3 Ground MP Port
4: Relay 2 Pin 2 MP Port 4: Input 4
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Configuring the DASDEC for MultiPlayer Audio Playout Step 1 Install the
MultiPlayer supported software
The DASDEC must have version 2.5-1_a07 software or higher to work with the
MultiPlayer. To download this version, click this link:
www.digitalalertsystems.com/MultiPlayer_documents.html and follow the table
information to get the necessary DASDEC software file then go to Setup >
Server > Upgrade and follow standard DASDEC upgrade procedures to install this
new software version. Once the DASDEC is upgraded with the proper software
version it can be configured to control the MultiPlayer.
Step 1B Configure the Network Interface (Direct MultiPlayer Connection Only)
If using a direct MultiPlayer to DASDEC connection via one of the expansion
Ethernet ports you need to be sure it is enabled and configured properly.
Configuring a Network Interface 1. Log In to the DASDEC
2. Go to Setup > Network > Configuration
3. Enable the proper network interface connecting the
Figure 7 DASDEC with optional Ethernet expansion
MultiPlayer by clicking the check box. See
example in Figure 10 using the Third
Network Interface shown
4. Enter 192.168.0.200 in the IP Address field
(or any IP address in the same range as the
MultiPlayer DO NOT ENTER THE
MULTIPLAYER IP ADDRESS HERE)
5. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the IP Netmask field
6. Leave the Hostname field alone. It should
read dasdecnicX.net where “X” is the port number being configured. 7. Scroll down the page and click
Figure 8 Enabling Ethernet expansion port for MultiPlayer direct connection
Accept Changes / Restart Network
8. The DASDEC will restart and the box will
change to green as shown in Figure 11
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Figure 9 Expansion Ethernet port enabled indicated by Enabled message and
green outline
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Step 2 Enabling MultiPlayer Support on the DASDEC
1. Log in to the DASDEC 2. Go to Setup > Audio > MultiPlayer (the MultiPlayer
tab only appears in the latest version of
DASDEC software featuring MultiPlayer support, with the Multistation License
Key enabled) 3. Enable the MultiPlayer by checking the box Enable MultiPlayer
Interface. The screen will
expand to allow additional entries. 4. Enter the MultiPlayer’s IP address in
the MultiPlayer IP Address field. (If using the Direct
Multiplayer to DASDEC Connection, enter the Multiplayer’s default IP of
192.168.0.220) 5. Enter the word “guest” (all lowercase, no spaces and no
quotations) in BOTH the MultiPlayer
FTP User Name and MultiPlayer FTP Password fields
Enter the MultiPlayer’s IP address
Enter the word guest
Enter the word guest
Figure 10 MultiPlayer configuration screen
6. Once the network information is entered, the DASDEC will attempt to verify
connection to the MultiPlayer. If there is a connection issue the message Ping
test to xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Failed! (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address
entered in the MultiPlayer IP Address field above) will appear. If the test
fails, verify the MultiPlayer’s IP Address is entered correctly, recheck all
cables are properly connected, and verify the network settings for the
connection to the MultiPlayer are correct. If the MultiPlayer is on a network
switch/router you can access it from any web-browser by typing its IP address
in to the address field and seeing if the MultiPlayer Home page is reachable.
7. Click Accept Changes
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8. Switch to the Setup > Audio > Audio Output Levels/Test tab 9. Ensure the
Audio Output Sample Rate is set at 16000 Sample/sec by selecting it in the
pull-
down menu. (Note: This merely sets the sampling rate for the monophonic EAS
audio and DOES NOT impact the AES input and output rates.)
Ensure this selector is set at 16000 Sample/sec
Figure 11 Setting the audio sample rate for EAS audio. See text for more
information.
10. Once selected the change is immediately applied. 11. If you are using
Analog Audio for the MultiPlayer, you must set the EAS Header/Tone/EOM
Amplitude percent to 40. Once you have changed the value press enter. The
changes will be applied.
12. If you have changed the EAS Header/Tone/EOM Amplitude percent from the
default value of 80, you must go to the Setup > Audio > Multiplayer page.
Scroll to the bottom and click the Init Multiplayer button. This will load a
new Attention Signal and End of Message Tone, using the new amplitude percent
you have set.
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Step 3 Configuring the stations for MultiPlayer audio playout
1. Log in to the DASDEC 2. Go to Setup > Decoder > Forwarding 3. Scroll down
to the MultiStation Interface Configuration section 4. Use the Select Station
Configuration Interface pull down to select the station to activate 5. Click
the check box Run alert audio on MultiPlayer.
Select Station to modify
Enable MultiPlayer on this station by checking box
Figure 12 Configuring each station for MultiPlayer audio playout. (Repeat for
each active station)
6. If the MultiPlayer is not connected to the DASDEC you will see the warning
message as shown in Figure 15. (If necessary follow the steps in STEP 2 -6
above to verify connectivity.)
Figure 13 Warning message if MultiPlayer is not connected or inoperative.
7. Scrolling down to the station action table there’s an additional field for
assigning the MultiPlayer GPI and GPO’s to a station. You may want to skip to
STEP 4 Configuring the MultiPlayer GPI’s and GPO’s where specific actions
are assigned before assigning the ports.
Assign any MultiPlayer GPO to the station
Assign any MultiPlayer GPI to the station
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Figure 14 MultiStation action table assignments.
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8. Select any of the MultiPlayer GPI’s or GPO’s you wish to assign to this
station holding the SHIFT key or Control key (Command key for Mac users) for
multiple selections. Refer to the MultiPlayer GPI’s & GPO’s section of this
document for more on ports
9. Click .Submit Selection Settings to save the station settings.
10. Repeat Steps 3-4 thru 3- 9 for each station.
Step 4 Configuring the MultiPlayer GPI’s and GPO’s 1. Log in to the DASDEC
2. Go to Setup > GPIO > MultiPlayer GPIO 3. Using the pull down selections to
define the action for each input or output. SELECTIONS ARE IMMEDIATE
Use pull-down to select desired action
Selections are applied immediately
Repeat on each port as needed
Figure 15 MultiPlayer GPI and GPO configuration page. Selections are
immediate.
4. If you haven’t assigned the MultiPlayer GPI’s or GPO’s to a station you
may want to return to STEP 3 -7 and complete the station action table
assignments.
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