Amplifier Description & Operation

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1 Amplifier Description & Operation Amplifier Description Indicator LEDs Signal Inputs & Outputs Amplifier Feature Description Setting the Amplifier D - 1

2 E-Rock-PV Figure 1D - Rock-Ola / Peavey Sound System for E-Rock-PV Amplifier Description The Sound System in the E-Rock-PV is a result of a collaboration with one of the best commercial and musical instrument amplifier manufacturers in the world Peavey Electronics. This new system has the most audio power of any standard jukebox system ever built. A 180 Watt* digital power amplifier drives twin custom designed woofers in a new bass speaker chamber. New, high performance Tweeters completes the jukebox speaker system. A 900 Watt** Power amplifier is available to drive external speakers. This power can be impedance matched, so full power can be sent to virtually any number of external speakers. If more power is needed for a location, the external amplifier may be upgraded to make the E-Rock-PV the world s most powerful jukebox. Either a 1,500 Watt*** or even a 2,600 Watt*** power amplifier is easily added to the system. * Watts 4 Ohms, 1000kHZ FTC method ** Watts ½ to 8 Ohms (transformer matched), 1000Hz, FTC method *** Watts 2 Ohms, 1000 Hz, FTC method The system consists of a dual stereo (4 channel) preamplifier combined with two, 2-channel power amplifiers. One output is designated as Internal Output, the other is designated External Output. The system may be operated as a single zone or a dual zone system with separate volume controls for each zone. Optionally, the system may be configured to operate up to 4 mono zones. The internal output is sent to the speakers inside the jukebox. The external output from the Digital preamplifier is sent to the Peavey power amplifier. The output of the Peavey amplifier is sent to an Audio Distribution unit that couples speaker loads of 1/8 to 8 ohms. Additionally, the Audio Distribution unit provides a connection for stereo or mono 70-volt CV speakers. Please Note: This section mentions Internal and External Amplifiers. With the factory default amplifier and volume control settings, Internal refers to the two channels controlled by the INT volume buttons and normally connected to the jukebox speakers. External refers to the 2 channels controlled by the EXT volume buttons used for external speakers. If the optional Multi-Zone Volume Control is used or you wish to assign your own zones, the outputs are designated: Internal Right = Channel 1 Internal Left = Channel 2 External Right = Channel 3 External Left = Channel 4 D - 2

3 Wall-Rock-PV & Rock-Star Figure 2D Rock-Ola / Peavey Sound System for Wall-Rock-PV & Rock-Star Amplifier Description The Sound System in the Wall-Rock-PV and Rock-Star is a result of a collaboration with one of the best commercial and musical instrument amplifier manufacturers in the world Peavey Electronics. This new system has the most audio power of any standard jukebox system ever built. A 900 Watt* Power amplifier is available to drive external speakers. This power can be matched so full power can be sent to virtually any number of external speakers. If more power is needed for a location, the external amplifier may be upgraded to make the Wall-Rock-PV the world s most powerful jukebox. Either a 1,500 Watt** or even a 2,600 Watt** power amplifier is easily added to the system. * Watts ½ to 8 Ohms (transformer matched), 1000Hz, FTC method ** Watts 2 Ohms, 1000 Hz, FTC method The system consists of a dual stereo (4 channel) preamplifier combined with a two 2-channel power amplifier. One output is designated as Internal Output, the other is designated External Output. The system may be operated as a single zone or a dual zone system with separate volume controls for each zone. Optionally, the system may be configured to operate up to 4 mono zones. From the factory, the internal output is sent to the Peavey power amplifier. The output of the Peavey amplifier is sent to an Audio Distribution unit that couples speaker loads of 1/8 to 8 ohms. Additionally, the Audio Distribution unit provides a connection for stereo or mono 70-volt CV speakers. Please Note: This section mentions Internal and External Amplifiers. With the factory default amplifier and volume control settings, Internal refers to the two channels controlled by the INT volume buttons and normally connected to the jukebox speakers. External refers to the 2 channels controlled by the EXT volume buttons used for external speakers. If the optional Multi-Zone Volume Control is used or you wish to assign your own zones, the outputs are designated: Internal Right = Channel 1 Internal Left = Channel 2 External Right = Channel 3 External Left = Channel 4 D - 3

4 Specifications and Operating Features Separate volume levels for Paid Play and Background Play Switchable Stereo/Mono Modes Separate 7 band equalizers for each channel. Loudness Contour control. Setting is split to provide separate channel control. Multiple volume control configurations. Built in Paging System input. Switch setting for microphone gain. Dial control for maximum microphone volume. Music Level While Paging settings. Settings are split to provide separate channel control. Always On amplifier for special event audio and background music functions. (Only if phono is turned off with IR, RF or optional Multi-Zone Remote Volume Control.) Always On Automatic Volume Control. (AVC) Volume Control (zone) Linking - There may be times when you do not want a location to have separate control of the internal and external amplifier. Or perhaps you want two or more areas to have separate volume controls. SyberSonic s advanced electronics system allows the linking of its volume controls. When linked, pressing either the Internal or External buttons will the cause the linked channels volume to change. Also when linked, the system will maintain the set balance, thus eliminating the need to tap the speakers. Setting information is in the Setting The Amplifier section. Plug-in RCA Type Connectors for: AUX BGM - Input with automatic switching and programmable minimum/maximum volume settings. Fixed Output - line level directly from the Core. Int/Ext Output - 4 channel pre-amp outputs. Signal level is variable with volume control settings. Indicator LED s The Digital SyberSonic Amplifier has LED s to give a visual indication of its operating condition and status. The LED s and their functions are as follows: Power - When lit, indicates the amplifier has power. Status - Indicates when the paging system (microphone) is active. Steady On - Normal operation. Paging system is available. Flashing - Paging system is in use. COM - Indicates when amplifier receives instructions from the jukeboxes Core unit. Always Off - Indicates a communication fault between the amplifier and Core Unit. Single One Second Flash on Power Up - Processor is running. Steady On - Normal operation. Setup instructions received and installed. Intermittent Flashing - Amplifier is receiving instructions from Jukebox Core Unit. Overload/Mute - When lit, indicates the amp is muted or a speaker overload condition exists. Signal Inputs and Outputs The Digital SyberSonic Amplifier has five (5) sets of RCA type jacks. Fig. 4D RCA Jacks Each set of connectors have separate functions, they are: Main In - This connection is the audio signal that is being fed directly from the Core unit Audio Output into the amplifier. Fixed Out - This connection is the unconditioned analog audio output from the Core unit. BGM In - This connection allows the input of a low level signal (maximum 1 volt RMS) from another audio source (such as a tape player, TV or FM tuner) to be fed into the amplifier for aux background music amplification. The signal volume level may be limited via software setting Set Background Music Play Levels. Note: This amplifier is designed to automatically switch between the AUX BGM and Main inputs where the Main input always takes priority. D - 4

5 WARNING Do not connect the AUX BGM Inputs to the speaker outputs of a receiver or power amp as this will damage the jukebox amplifier and void its warranty. Int Out - Left & Right - These connections are a variable level output signal directly from the internal pre-amp. In the default configuration, the signal level follows the internal volume control. If the optional Multi-Zone Volume Control is used, channels 1 and 2 control these signal levels respectively. Output signal level may be limited via software control in Amplifier Output Volume and Limits. Ext Out - Left & Right - These connections are a variable level output signal directly from the external pre-amp. In the default configuration, the signal level follows the external volume control. If the optional Multi-Zone Volume Control is used, channels 3 and 4 control these signal levels respectively. Output signal level may be limited via software control in Amplifier Output Volume and Limits. Amplifier Feature Descriptions Your Digital SyberSonic Amplifier is preset at the factory for optimum operation, however some adjustment may be required to achieve the best sound or operating features for your particular environment. For ease of use, amplifier features are set/adjusted via the jukeboxes touch screen. Setting Instructions are found in the section titled Setting The Amplifier later in this chapter. are 0% to 100% in increments of 10% and On or Off where Off defeats paging for that channel. Loudness - The Loudness Contour enhances audio quality at lower volume levels. This setting allows you to turn on or off the loudness contour for the each of the 4 channels individually. Volume Limits Rock-Ola s Digital SyberSonic amplifiers can have their volumes set to minimum and maximum levels. The amplifiers limits are set separately for both Paid Play and Background Music Play. Setting The Amplifier The graphic equalizer, channel volume linkages, and other features are adjusted via the jukebox touch screen with settings represented by a graphic. Section E of this manual contains specific instructions for accessing and using the Service Console. The following section will only give instructions for items that pertain to the audio system. To set the amplifier features, access the Service Console by opening the dome or, if the dome is already opened, cycle the Service Switch. The following screen will appear: AVC Control - The Digital SyberSonic Amplifier uses software to limit the difference between loud and soft recordings (dynamic range). Automatic Volume Control (AVC) will retain the dynamic range of the recording, just reduce it. The effect is that the music sounds natural but songs with loud passages are only slightly louder. AVC also controls the BGM IN signal. Note: This feature is On full time and may not be turned off. Equalizer - This changes speaker tone by decreasing the response (gain) of a particular frequency range. Each of the 4 possible zones/channels may have separate settings. Balance Set the channel balance by increasing or decreasing its volume level, as compared to the other, then link one channel to the other. See Setting The Amplifier for Instructions. Fig. 5D Touch System Settings and Diagnostics > Music Level While Paging (MLWP) - Mic and Paging Parameters - This setting changes how much of the music is heard when using a microphone for paging while music is playing. Each of the 4 channels has separate settings. The music level is a percentage of the current volume. Choices D - 5

6 Configure Paid Selection Volume This screen is used to link channels to create zones and set the Minimum, Current and Maximum Volumes for Paid Selections. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Paid Selection Volume. Fig. 6D Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Fig. 8D Set Paid Output Volume and Linkage This sets the current volume level, channel balance and volume zones. Set Paid Output Volume Limits This sets the Minimum and Maximum allowable volume for each channel. Fig. 7D Touch the desired feature then program the amp in the same way that all other programming is done. To exit a screen, touch the Back button. To completely exit the Service Console, touch the Quit button. To set the current Paid Selection Volume or to assign zones, touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Paid Selection Volume > Set Paid Output Volume and Linkage. For brevity, this section will assume the Service Console > System Settings and Diagnostics screens have already been accessed, therefore the instructions will show the touch steps as Configure Audio Amplifier > desired feature> setting. Hint: Because these settings affect the sound, it is best to play a few songs before accessing the Service Console so that music will be playing and you can hear the changes. Fig. 9D To assign volume zones, you will link or unlink channels. The Zone indicator will change automatically as you link or unlink channels. The screen above shows the default, 2- zone settings as used with the RF, IR and red (6 button) wired volume control. D - 6

7 Internal Right Output = Channel 1 Internal Left Output = Channel 2 External Right Output = Channel 3 External Left Output = Channel 4 Hint: Before creating zones, unlink all channels, play a song and set each channels volume so that the jukebox and extension speakers are balanced to your liking. Then link the desired channels to create your zones. Configure Background Volume This screen is used to set the Background Music Volume (including Autoplay selections), set the Minimum and Maximum allowable background volume and to activate the external BGM Inputs on the control amplifier. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Background Volume. In this configuration, Channels 1&2 are linked to create Zone 1 and Channels 3&4 are linked to create Zone 2. When the INT volume buttons are pressed, Channels 1&2 (Internal L&R) change together. When the EXT volume buttons are pressed, Channels 3&4 (External L&R) change together. You may reassign which zone the INT and EXT buttons control in the Two Channel Zone Assignments Screen. Several other installation scenarios are shown in Section C of this manual. To set the Minimum and Maximum Paid Play Volumes, touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Paid Selection Volume > Set Paid Output Volume Limits. Fig. 11D Set Background Output Volume sets the current volume for Background Music. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Background Volume > Set Background Output Volume Fig. 10D Note: Set the Min and Max Volume limits before linking channels. If channel links are set, unlink them, set the levels, and then re-link the channels. Minimum Volume - This is the lowest volume level the channel may be set for. Each channel may be set separately. To set, touch the Minimum Level slider bar and drag it to the desired level. Maximum Level - This is the highest volume the channel may achieve. Each channel may be set separately. To set, touch the Maximum Level slider bar and drag it to the desired level. D - 7 Fig. 12D To set, touch and slide the bar for the desired channel(s). The channels are linked the same as in the Paid Output Volume and Linkage. If you wish the Background Volume balance to be different from the Paid Output, you must first unlink the channels in the Paid Output Volume and Linkage Screen, set the Background Output Volume and then re-link the channels.

8 Additionally, you may link the Paid and Background volumes. In other words, the background volume level will follow the Paid Volume. To set, touch Link to Paid Volume. The following screen will appear: Maximum Level - This is the highest volume the channel may achieve. Each channel may be set separately. To set, touch the Maximum Level slider bar and drag it to the desired level. Set Background Music Routing configures whether or not the BGM Input jacks will be active when the jukebox is not playing a selection. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Background Volume > Set Background Music Routing Fig. 13D To set, choose a percentage of the paid volume you wish the background music to play at. Set Background Output Volume Limits configures the Minimum and Maximum Output Volume for Background Music. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Configure Background Volume > Set Background Output Volume Limits Fig. 15D Background Music Routing while power is ON. Check External BGM Inputs if you want the BGM Inputs of the amplifier to be live when no paid selections or autoplay selections are in play. Background Music Routing while power is OFF. Check external BGM Inputs if you want the BGM Inputs of the amplifier to be live when the cabinet power is off. Set Equalizers This screen is used to set the speaker tone. Touch Set Audio Amplifier > Set Equalizers. Each zone (as set up in the Paid Play Output and Linkage Screen) may be set separately. Frequency ranges from left to right include Bass, Midrange and Treble. This arrangement allows precise tone settings for each area of the venue. Fig. 14D Note: Set the Min and Max Volume limits before linking channels. If channel links are set, unlink them, set the levels, and then re-link the channels. Minimum Volume - This is the lowest volume level the channel may be set for. Each channel may be set separately. To set, touch the Minimum Level slider bar and drag it to the desired level. D - 8

9 Reset Factory Defaults You may restore the amplifier settings back to their original factory defaults. To do so, touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Reset Factory Defaults. Then touch Reset Now. Fig. 16D To set equalizers, first choose which zone to change by touching the Selected Output Channel window down arrow then, using the up or down arrows, find the desired zone. Touch the window again to lock it in. To set the tone, touch and drag the slider bar for the desired frequency range. Repeat the same process for each frequency range until the desired tone achieved. Note: The equalizers are frequency cut filters. Setting all ranges to full will result in a flat frequency response. If you desire more bass, set the 60Hz and 100Hz bars higher and the rest of the bars lower. Fig. 18D Set Amplifier Loudness turns the loudness contour on or off. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Loudness, Mic and Paging > Set Amplifier Loudness Loudness, Mic and Paging This screen is used to set the loudness contour (Audio Enhancement at lower volumes) and paging microphone parameters. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Loudness Mic and Paging. Fig. 19D Amplifier Loudness - Channels are set separately. Touch On or Off button. Fig. 17D Set Mic and Paging Parameters - This screen is used to set the Music Level While Paging and turn on or off paging for a particular channel. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Loudness, Mic and Paging > Set Mic and Paging Parameters. Channels are set separately. D - 9

10 control the volume of more than two zones, the optional Multi-Zone Volume Control must be used. Volume Control Options In addition to audio settings, the Service Console has settings for Volume Control behavior. To access, from the Service Console, touch System Settings and Diagnostics > Configure Remote Controls. Fig. 20D Music Level - To set the Music Level while Paging, touch the down arrow in the desired channel s window then, using the up or down arrow, find the desired setting. Touch the channel s window again to lock in the setting. Page On - Page Off - Use this feature to create a zoned paging system. To change Page On - Page Off, touch the desired setting for the appropriate channel. Two Channel Zone Assignments sets which zone the IR, RF and Red (6 button) Volume Control s INT and EXT buttons will be in command of. Touch Configure Audio Amplifier > Two Channel Zone Assignment. Fig. 22D Touch the desired option. The display will change to the appropriate screen. Configure Pause/Mute Behavior Use this screen to set how the Mute button behaves. Touch Configure Remote Controls > Configure Remote Pause/Mute Behavior. You may choose from Persistent (stays muted until the mute button is pressed again) or Timed. A green button with a checkmark indicates which option is active. Fig. 21D RF / IR / 2 Channel Wired Internal sets which zone the volume control s INT buttons will regulate. RF /IR / 2 Channel Wired External sets which zone the volume control s EXT buttons will regulate. Note: You may assign the INT and EXT buttons to any zone as configured in Set Paid Output Volume and Linkage, but keep in mind that only two zones may be controlled. To D - 10 Fig. 23D

11 To set, touch the desired option. If Timed is chosen you must set the amount of Pause time. To set the Pause Time, touch the down arrow then, using the up or down arrows, find the desired time. Once your choice is found, touch the time window to lock in your setting. Configure Remote Credit Pool Use this screen to allow the location to put credits on the jukebox with the remote control star (*) button. Touch Configure Remote Controls > Configure Remote Credit Pool. Choose unlimited or limited credits. If limited is chosen, a pool of credits is created. Select how many credits to make available in the box. There are also buttons to clear the credit pool and reset the pool to the number selected above. NOTE: Selections made with free credits are treated as Free Plays as described in the Ecast Operator Agreement. Fig. 25D To set, touch the Enabled or Disabled button for the desired option. Set Up Wired and RF Remote Control Use this screen to turn On or Off the wired or RF remote volume controls programmable buttons. The options are Pause/Mute, Cancel Track, Cabinet Power, Add Credit and Calibrate Touch Screen. Touch Configure Remote Control > Set up Wired and RF Remote Control. Fig. 24D Set Up Infrared Remote Control Use this screen to turn On or Off programmable infrared remote control buttons. Touch Configure Remote Controls > Setup Infrared Remote Control. The options are Pause/Mute, Cancel Track, Cabinet Power, Add Credit and Calibrate Touch Screen. Fig. 26D To set, touch the Enabled or Disabled button for the desired option. D - 11