Extron-electronics RAC 104 User Manual

User’s ManualRemote Volume and Tone Controller68-782-01 Rev. C12 08RAC 104

RAC 104 • IntroductionIntroductionAbout the RAC 104The Extron RAC 104 is a high-performance, four-channelremote audio controller that adjusts volume a

RAC 104 • Introduction1-3Consumer and professional audio compatibility — Input andoutput line level can be set to consumer (-10 dBV) orprofessional (+

RAC 104 • IntroductionIntroduction, cont’d1-4

RAC 1042Chapter TwoInstallation and OperationMounting the RAC 104Rear Panel Features and CablingFront Panel Controls

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and OperationMounting the RAC 104The RAC 104 can be set on a table or mounted on a rack shelf,under a

RAC 104 • Installation and Operation 2-3Tabletop useFour self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the RAC 104.For tabletop use, attach one foot at

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and Operation, cont’dFurniture mountingFurniture mount the RAC 104 using the optional MBU 123mounting

RAC 104 • Installation and Operation 2-5Projector mountingProjector mount the RAC 104 using the optional PMK 100 polemount kit (part #70-217-01) as fo

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and Operation, cont’d2-6Rear Panel Features and CablingRAC 104ONINPUTSOUTPUTSLINE LEVELINA B A BOUT+4

RAC 104 • Installation and Operation 2-73RS-232 connector — Plug an optional RS-232 device into this3-pole captive screw connector. Wire the connecto

PrecautionsThis symbol is intended to alert the user of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructionsin the literature provided with the

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and Operation, cont’d2-8Your RAC 104 may have shipped with a blue captivescrew connector. This blue c

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationFront Panel ControlsVOLUME & TONE CONTROLLER1234BASSTREBLEVOLADJUSTMENTSAUDIO CONTROLSABRAC 10423141Power LED

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and Operation, cont’d2-103Adjustment selector button and LEDs — Press and release thisbutton to selec

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationFor example, if the treble on channel 1 is set to 6 and thetreble on channel 2 is set to 10, the unit will changec

RAC 104 • Installation and OperationInstallation and Operation, cont’d2-12

RAC 1043Chapter ThreeRemote ControlSimple Instruction SetWindows-Based Program ControlFront Panel Security Lock Out (Executive Modes)PresetsMute

Remote ControlRAC 104 • Remote ControlThe RAC 104 can be controlled remotely via the RS-232connector using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) or

RAC 104 • Remote ControlController error responsesWhen the RAC 104 receives an SIS command and determinesthat it is valid, it performs the command and

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3 = group B, channel 34 = group B, channel 4X3 = 0 or 10 = off1 = onX4 = 0 through 14, bass adjustment r

RAC 104 • Remote Control3-5Command/response table for SIS commandsCommand ASCII Command Response Additional description(host to RAC 104) (RAC 104 to h

RAC 104 • IntroductionFCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to pa

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3-6Each of the four channels has three presets. The View Preset command response tells the user which p

RAC 104 • Remote Control3-7Command ASCII Command Response Additional description(host to RAC 104) (RAC 104 to host)View Preset SettingsView input gain

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3-8Commands can be made back-to-back with no spaces. Example 1*1!02!03*03!..The RAC 104 supports the 2-d

RAC 104 • Remote Control3-9Command ASCII Command Response Additional description(host to RAC 104) (RAC 104 to host)Volume, Bass, and Treble Range Limi

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3-10Windows®-Based Program ControlThe Windows-based Extron Audio Products Control Program iscompatible w

RAC 104 • Remote ControlInput/Output Level fieldsThe Input Level and Output Level fields display the currentsettings for the line level selector DIP s

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3-12Using the help systemFor information about program features, you can access thehelp program in any o

RAC 104 • Remote ControlFront Panel Security Lockout (ExecutiveModes)To prevent accidental changes to the controller settings, thefront panel controls

Remote Control, cont’dRAC 104 • Remote Control3-14

RAC 104AAppendix ASpecifications, Part Numbers,and AccessoriesSpecificationsIncluded PartsAccessories

iiRAC 104 • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’d

RAC 104 • Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesSpecifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesA-2SpecificationsAudioGain ...

RAC 104 • Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories A-3Input gain adjustment ... –12 dB to +12 dB0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms

RAC 104 • Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesSpecifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’dEnclosure dimensions ... 1.7&quo

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RAC 104 • Quick Start GuideVOLUME & TONE CONTROLLER1234BassTrebleVol.ADJUSTMENTSAUDIO CONTROLSABQS-1To install and set up the RAC 104 remote volum

RAC 104 • Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide — RAC 104, cont’dQS-2Step 4If the RAC 104 is to be connected to a computer or host controller forremote c

TOC-iRAC 104 • Table of ContentsChapter 1 • Introduction ... 1-1About the RAC 104 ...

viRAC 104 • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’dAll trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respectiveowners.68-782-01 R

RAC 1041Chapter OneIntroductionAbout the RAC 104Features